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For the Teachers
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Introduction
Teachers are often on the front line with the student, answering questions, giving advice, pointing them in a positive direction. In this module just for teachers, we outline how you can best help a student interested in pursuing a college degree in musical theatre.
Terminology
- Audition Cut: A 1-2 minute monologue from a play, or short (16-bar) and long (32-bar) portions of a song.
- Adjustment: A note from the audition adjudicator requesting a change in how audition material is performed.
- Warm-ups: Physical, vocal, and mental exercises to warm up the body, voice, and mind.
Context & Analysis
Preparation
Introduction
Because you’re an important part of your student’s life, students will probably ask you whether or not they should pursue a career as a musical theatre performer. Or they’ll just flat out tell you they’re going to do it and ask for your help.
There is something very alluring about musical theatre. Broadway shows are mighty sexy. Just
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Laura Josepher
New York-based theatre director and acting coach