A story line with songs

Forms of Theater

Opera- A story that is completely sung.

Play- A story that has only spoken words.

Musical - A story that has both spoken words and singing.

Where is Musical Theater?

Today, musical theater is centered in the “theater district” of New York City, along a street called “Broadway”.

Types of Voices used in a Musical

Female

Male

Soprano Highest Tenor

Mezzo Middle Baritone

Alto Lowest Bass

People involved in the creation of a musical

Producer– the main person in charge from developing the beginning idea to hiring everyone else.

Composer– someone who writes the music.

Lyricist– someone who writes the words to the music.

Arranger- someone who takes a piece of music and organizes it, or lays it out, for the instrumentals and singers.

Conductor- someone who leads all of the musicians during the performance.

Wait…there’s more

Choreographer- someone who teaches the performers all the dances in the show.

Director- someone who directs all the drama in the performance

Stage Manager- someone who manages everything about the stage.

Scenic Designer- someone who designs all the scenery for the production.

And there’s more… Light Designer- someone who

creates all the lighting throughout the performance.

Costume Designer- someone who designs all the clothing the cast wears.

Pyro technician- someone who is in charge of any special effects such as fire

Prop Manager- someone who takes care of all the objects used in the performance.

Here is some musical Vocabulary:

Duet- When two people sing together. Trio- When three people sing together. Choreography- A dance routine. Prop- An object used in a scene. Overture- An instrumental piece of

music played before the show begins. Entr’act-The instrumental music

played in between the acts of the show.

Prologue- Introductory lines spoken before the musical begins.

Basic Structure of most Musicals

Overture- Instrumental introduction before the show begins. (Preview)

Act I (containing scenes) Intermission (10-20 minutes) Act II (containing scenes) Curtain Call (characters take their

bows) Instrumental Exit music

Here are some reasons why music might be used

in the story:

Introduce a character The Jets

Carry the story line Rumble

Entertainment Officer Krumpke

Some Popular Musicals….Broadway musical montage

Wicked MontageShrek the Musical Montage

Addams Family Musical MontageAnnie Musical Montage