THE 140 - Musical Theater

Course Description: An introduction to the lively world of musical theater and its history. This laboratory course explores the three distinct skills of performing in a musical: acting, singing, and dancing. The course is individualized according to the students’ needs and culminates in the staging of a book scene and musical number for the class as a whole. Topics include: acting and “selling” the song, classic and contemporary musical theater, and basic choreography. Previous performing experience is not required.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of THE 101 and MUS 132; or permission of course instructor.
General Education Elective(s): Humanities

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