ASSIGNMENT TITLE: History of Musical Theatre & Tech / Stagecraft
GRADE LEVEL: Musical Theatre Tech & Stagecraft students
INTRODUCTION:
1. Download and / or print a copy of the question/answer sheets.
2. Access the websites as provided in the sections of the question sheet.
3. Carefully read the reference material then answer the questions inthe spaces provided.
4. Put your name and grade on the answer sheet.
STUDENT'S NAME: _____________________________________________ GRADE: ______
OBJECTIVES:
1. To advance the student's knowledge on the history of musical theatre & tech / stagecraft
2. To research information on the history musical theatre & tech / stagecraft in which the student finds answers to questions on significant developments in the history of this theatrical genre.
ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Using the INTERNET WEBSITES LISTED IN EACH SECTION, research the required information on Musical Theatre to enable you to complete the information sheet.
2. Complete the assignment and hand it in to Mr. Dencer for evaluation (Note: the information should be completed by ________________________________).
EVALUATION: This assignment will be marked out of 75 marks and will count on the first report card period. The value of each question in this information search is in brackets after the question number.
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SECTION 1: WHAT IS A MUSICAL?
(http://www.musicals101.com/musical.htm)
1. (2) A "musical" may be defined as
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2. (3) According to the article, what are the three essential qualities of a musical?
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3. (5) (http://www.musicals101.com/stagecap.htm) Where did the musical as we know it, have its origins?
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In what decade did American musical comedy gain worldwide influence? __________________________
Which musical was the first fully integrated musical play? ___________________________ In what ways was it "fully integrated"?
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SECTION 2: STAGE MANAGEMENT (http://www.schoolshows.demon.co.uk/resources/technical/smguide.htm)
4. (2) What two factors are inextricably interlinked in set design and staging ?
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5. (2) How important does the author of this article rate the job of stage manger?
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SECTION 3: STAGE LIGHTING (http://www.schoolshows.demon.co.uk/resources/technical/lxguide.htm)
6. (2) What are the two main functions of stage lighting?
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7. (3) What is a gobo? What is its function?
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SECTION 4: STAGE SOUND (http://www.schoolshows.demon.co.uk/resources/technical/sndguide.htm)
8. (3) What is the function of the sound mixer?
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9. (2) What is the function of "gain" ?
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10. (3) According to the article what kind of sound should the sound operator hear? Why is that important?
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SECTION 5: THE CREATIVE TEAM (http://www.musicals101.com/creative.htm)
11. (14) BRIEFLY explain the function of each of these "members" of the creative team of the musical
(a) Composer and Lyricist
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(b) Librettist
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(c) Choreographer
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(d) The designers
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(e) Orchestrator
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SECTION 6: THE ELEMENTS OF A MUSICAL
(http://www.musicals101.com/score.htm)
THE SCORE:
12.(2) What is the function of the VERSE?
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13. (2) What is the function of the CHORUS or REFRAIN?
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THE BOOK
(http://www.musicals101.com/book.htm)
14 (2) What is the book or libretto?
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15 (3) Name three functions of the musical's book
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SECTION 7:
"GREASE"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grease_(musical)
1. Into how many acts is the play divided? _________
2. Who wrote the lyrics? _________________________
3. Who wrote the music? ____________________________________
4. Who produced the original version of Grease? ___________________________
5. When did the stage adaptation of the musical first open in New York? ______________
6. The film version was produced in the year _________
7. What is the setting for the play? (time and place)
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8.What qualities did the original show producers want the musical to have?
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SECTION 8: THEATRE TECH GLOSSARY (http://www.actingdepot.com/glossaryb.htm)
23. (17) Write brief but clear definitions of these stage technical terms.
(a). acting area
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(b). backdrop
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(c). masking
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(d). backstage
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(e). border (teaser)
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(f). curtain line
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(g). cyclorama
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(h). flies
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(i). grand drape
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(j). ground row
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(k). proscenium
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(l). set pieces
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(m). sight line
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(n). tormentors
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(o). call time
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(p). trucks
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(q). wings
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