$21
weekly
Broadway Musical Poetry and Lyric Analysis (April's Musical: Matilda)
Completed by 9 learners
Ages 11-16
Live Group Class
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(1,886 reviews)
Live video meetings
1x per week
3-7 learners per class
50 min
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Step into the spotlight and discover the magic behind Broadway’s most iconic songs! Each week, we’ll break down the lyrics of a different Broadway show tune, analyzing how they tell stories, evoke emotion, and bring characters to life. Through engaging discussions and creative exercises, we’ll uncover the role of metaphor, imagery, rhyme, and rhythm in musical theatre storytelling. ✨ This is an ongoing, subscription-style class—students can join or drop at any time since each week features a stand-alone song! ✨ Whether you’re a Broadway superfan or brand-new to lyric analysis, this class offers a fun, accessible way to understand the craftsmanship of songwriting. Together, we’ll explore how these songs fit into their musicals, enhance plot and character development, and transport audiences into unforgettable worlds. Perfect for aspiring writers, theatre enthusiasts, and anyone who loves a good show tune! Upcoming classes: January classes will all feature the musical WICKED! Week of January 6: What is this feeling? Week of January 13: Popular Week of January 20: Dancing through life Week of January 27: Defying Gravity February classes will all feature the musical SIX! Week of February 3: Don't Lose Ur Head Week of February 10: Heart of Stone Week of February 17: All You Wanna Do Week of February 24: I Don't Need Your Love March classes will all feature the musical HAMILTON! Week of March 3: Alexander Hamilton Week of March 10: My Shot Week of March 17: Wait For It Week of March 24: The Schuyler Sisters Week of March 31: Who Loves, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story April classes will all feature the musical MATILDA! Week of April 7: Naughty Week of April 14: When I Grow Up Week of April 21: Revolting Children Week of April 28: The Smell of Rebellion and My House May classes will all feature the musical THE GREATEST SHOWMAN! Week of May 5: The Greatest Show Week of May 12: A Million Dreams Week of May 19: This Is Me Week of May 26: Rewrite the Stars
Learning Goals
Students will analyze Broadway lyrics to understand how poetic devices enhance storytelling and character development.Students will explore the emotional and thematic connections between lyrics, music, and narrative structure.Other Details
Parental Guidance
Please note that some Broadway musicals, including Wicked and Six, contain mature themes, such as betrayal, power dynamics, and personal struggles. While we will analyze these themes thoughtfully, songs and discussions may reference historical or narrative elements that touch on adult topics.
Below are my general classroom rules and policies. These will also be explained to students when we begin class!
-For everyone's safety, and to ensure an engaging and social experience, students are required to have working microphones and video for the entirety of this class, positioned such that we can both hear and see them. Please be sure to prepare your student for this requirement before class begins!
-Students are asked not to use filters or virtual backgrounds-- though if there is an important reason to use a virtual background, please just let me know ahead of time that your student will be using one (no questions asked!).
-Students will be asked to introduce themselves by sharing their name, pronoun, and a favorite book.
-The Zoom text chat is set to "host only", meaning students can chat with me, but not to one another or the entire classroom.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a teaching certificate
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from Lehigh University
4 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Davidson College
Bachelor's Degree in English from The University of Georgia
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Purdue University
Bachelor's Degree in English from Agnes Scott College
All of WordPlay's teachers are published authors! To find out more about the specific teacher running the section you're interested in, please visit our profile page.Reviews
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