Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Guest Speakers 12/9/2009

Musical Theatre in Public Schools
A survey of practices in production of High School Musical Theatre

Presented by Stephanie Sanker and Meagan Longanecker

Selecting a Show
--Available talent
--Appropriateness for high school
--Cost
--Audience
--Personal preference

The Audition Process
--Open vs. closed auditions
--Audition material – provided vs. unprovided
--Callbacks
--Dance audition?
--Talent-dependent casting
--Scheduling
--Contract
--Angry/upset parents and students

Rehearsals
--Organizational
--Blocking
--Music
--Dance
--Character development
--Group rehearsals
--Speed throughs
--Full runs

Tech Week
--Weekend rehearsal
--Props
--Scenery
--Costumes
--Makeup
--Lighting
--Sound
--Orchestra
--Set strike

Student Assistants
--Crews
--Stage manager
--Student director
--Student-directed one-acts

Advertising
--Posters
--T-shirts
--Buttons
--Newspapers
--Assemblies

Funding and Fundraising
--Ticket revenue
--Pay to participate
--Patrons – business vs. personal
--Pre-performance sales

There is a handout with suggested resources.

Talk to Stephanie or Meagan if you have any questions or would like to learn more about any of the material!

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Victor Hugo (1802-1885)

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