Musical Theatre Choreography Reflections Of My Artistic Process For Staging Musicals
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Musical Theatre Choreography Reflections Of My Artistic Process For Staging Musicals
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Author : Linda Sabo
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-04-26
Musical Theatre Choreography Reflections Of My Artistic Process For Staging Musicals written by Linda Sabo and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-04-26 with Music categories.
Musical theatre choreography has indisputably evolved over the years and choreographers develop methods of working and philosophical approaches that should be documented but rarely are. Textual information is limited, and what has been written is generally more practical than theoretical, and is minimal compared to those books written for choreographers of modern and contemporary dance. By pointing out the similarities and dissimilarities between concert dance genres and theatre dance, and by identifying the specialized demands of crafting artistic and script-serving theatre dance and staging, this text differentiates musical theatre choreography as a separate and bona fide art form and suggests that 1) universities recognize it as such by offering training possibilities for future musical theatre choreographers, and 2) established choreographers of musicals begin to write down their own artistic processes to help fill the choreographic toolbox for young choreographers wanting to work in this field. In 1943, a light switch was flipped with the musical Oklahoma! when Rodgers' and Hammerstein's mission to keep the book absolutely central to the making of a musical was established. After that, other musical theatre artists followed suit causing standards to change. Now, no other artistic element in a musical makes a move without first ensuring that it serves the script. By creating original material that is integral to the telling of a story, composers and lyricists came to be thought of as dramatists. Likewise, Oklahoma! choreographer Agnes de Mille seamlessly integrated her dances and staging into the action and created character and situation-specific movement that actually helped forward the plot. Because of her groundbreaking advances, choreographers are now also expected to create dances that serve the script and help to tell the playwright's story. The choreographer, like the librettist, composer, and lyricist, is now positioned as dramatist, as well. In Part 1, the choreographer as dramatist is stressed as the author uses each chapter to reflect upon ways she analyzes librettos and scores to determine the function of each song in a musical and the stories that should be told through dances and staging created for each song. Drawing from her own experiences as a musical theatre director/choreographer, she reflects upon and shares her artistic process, not in a linear way, but anecdotally, to illustrate the kind of thinking that will lead her to effectively tackle the job at hand. At the end of each chapter, assignments are suggested that may be useful to aspiring choreographers and directors of musicals. This text is a valuable resource for teachers designing a course in theatre choreography on either the undergraduate or graduate level, as well as for professional directors and choreographers who want to think more deeply about their own work. Students of choreography will be asked to reflect upon and to work with techniques that are sometimes similar to, but also often oppositional to those learned in modern dance choreography courses. Part Two offers an overview of the scope of literature and representative articles that have been published on both topics, modern dance composition and musical theatre choreography, as it concisely traces the history of modern dance choreographic pedagogy, aligning it with concurrent trends happening within the American musical theatre since the mid-19th century.
The Art And Practice Of Musical Theatre Choreography
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Author : Cassie Abate
language : en
Publisher: Methuen Drama
Release Date : 2022-08-25
The Art And Practice Of Musical Theatre Choreography written by Cassie Abate and has been published by Methuen Drama this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-25 with Performing Arts categories.
What does a musical theatre choreographer actually do? They just 'make up the steps', right? This book firstly debunks the misunderstandings around what musical theatre choreographers actually do, demonstrating their need to have an in-depth understanding of storytelling, music theory, performance practices and plot structure in order to create movement that enhances and enlivens the musical. Secondly, it equips the musical theatre choreographer with all the tools needed to create nuanced, informed and inspired movement for productions, through structured activities that build specific skills (such as 'notating the script' and 'scoring the score'). Traditionally, this training has been something of a series of secrets, passed from mentor to apprentice. The author demystifies the process to make the previously undisclosed “tricks of the trade” accessible to all choreographers, everywhere. Covering the entire process of choreographing a musical from the first script reading to the final curtain call, this book makes case for the absolute integrity of the choreographer to any musical theatre production and sets out the theoretical principles of choreography alongside the practical application during every step of the production process.
Musical Theatre Choreography
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Author : Robert Berkson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
Musical Theatre Choreography written by Robert Berkson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Choreography categories.
A guide for dancers, choreographers and directors, this book examines all phases of the choreographic process, such as structuring the dance, creating floor plans, staging, director, costumes and styles. Shows by Rodgers and Hammerstein, Leonard Bernstein and Gilbert and Sullivan are featured.
Creating Musical Theatre
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Author : Lyn Cramer
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2013-12-02
Creating Musical Theatre written by Lyn Cramer and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-02 with Performing Arts categories.
Creating Musical Theatre features interviews with the directors and choreographers that make up today's Broadway elite. From Susan Stroman and Kathleen Marshall to newcomers Andy Blankenbuehler and Christopher Gattelli, this book features twelve creative artists, mostly director/choreographers, many of whom have also crossed over into film and television, opera and ballet. To the researcher, this book will deliver specific information on how these artists work; for the performer, it will serve as insight into exactly what these artists are looking for in the audition process and the rehearsal environment; and for the director/choreographer, this book will serve as an inspiration detailing each artist's pursuit of his or her dream and the path to success, offering new insight and a deeper understanding of Broadway today. Creating Musical Theatre includes a foreword by four-time Tony nominee Kelli O'Hara, one of the most elegant and talented leading ladies gracing the Broadway and concert stage today, as well as interviews with award-winning directors and choreographers, including: Rob Ashford (How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying); Andy Blankenbuehler (In the Heights); Jeff Calhoun (Newsies); Warren Carlyle (Follies); Christopher Gattelli (Newsies); Kathleen Marshall (Anything Goes); Jerry Mitchell (Legally Blonde); Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon); Randy Skinner (White Christmas); Susan Stroman (The Scottsboro Boys); Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys); and Anthony Van Laast (Sister Act).
Musical Theater Choreography
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Author : Robert Berkson
language : en
Publisher: Backstage Books
Release Date : 1990
Musical Theater Choreography written by Robert Berkson and has been published by Backstage Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Performing Arts categories.
Provides advice on all aspects of staging dance, from understanding the score and planning the routines, through sets, costumes and props, auditioning and casting dancers, to rehearsals and the final performance.
Arts Education And Cultural Diversity
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Author : Chee-Hoo Lum
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2019-06-27
Arts Education And Cultural Diversity written by Chee-Hoo Lum and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-27 with Education categories.
This peer-reviewed academic yearbook stems from the inaugural meeting of the newly formed UNESCO UNITWIN network on Arts Education Research for Cultural Diversity and Sustainable Development, held at the National Institute of Education, Singapore in April 2017. It presents international scholarly perspectives on issues related to arts education and cultural diversity in terms of: i) national and international policies; ii) terms, concepts and vocabularies; iii) current and ongoing research; and iv) best practices. The UNESCO UNITWIN is an arts education research think tank that gathers and leverages original research and critical commentaries on the arts and sustainable development from UNITWIN member states and beyond (Australia, Canada, Colombia, Germany, Hong Kong, Kenya, Korea, Israel, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, the Netherlands and the United States of America).
Reza Abdoh
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Author : Charlie Fox
language : en
Publisher: Hatje Cantz Verlag
Release Date : 2021-01-01
Reza Abdoh written by Charlie Fox and has been published by Hatje Cantz Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-01-01 with Art categories.
In seinem nur zwölf Jahre umfassenden Schaffen brach der iranische Theatermacher Reza Abdoh mit sämtlichen Parametern des Theaters und brachte seine Schauspieler und das Publikum oft an ihre Grenzen. Seine halluzinatorischen Traumlandschaften waren eindringlich, seine Inszenierungen adressierten sprachgewaltig die bitteren politischen Realitäten seiner Zeit – vom staatlich sanktionierten Rassismus über die Weigerung der Reagan-Regierung, sich der AIDS-Krise anzunehmen, bis hin zu den Kriegen der USA. Kurz vor seinem Tod verfügte er, dass seine Stücke nicht neu aufgeführt werden dürfen. Der Katalog enthält neben zahlreichen Abbildungen neue Essays über die Einflüsse und Rezeption seines Werkes, bereits publizierte und bisher unveröffentlichte Interviews mit Reza Abdoh, Gespräche mit Weggefährten sowie Skripte seiner Stücke und Presseberichte.
Music Theatre In A Changing Society
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Author : Unesco
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1968
Music Theatre In A Changing Society written by Unesco and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1968 with Mass media and music categories.
Ibroadway
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Author : Jessica Hillman-McCord
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2017-11-21
Ibroadway written by Jessica Hillman-McCord and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-21 with Social Science categories.
This book argues that the digital revolution has fundamentally altered the way musicals are produced, followed, admired, marketed, reviewed, researched, taught, and even cast. In the first hundred years of its existence, commercial musical theatre functioned on one basic model. However, with the advent of digital and network technologies, every musical theatre artist and professional has had to adjust to swift and unanticipated change. Due to the historically commercial nature of the musical theatre form, it offers a more potent test case to reveal the implications of this digital shift than other theatrical art forms. Rather than merely reflecting technological change, musical theatre scholarship and practice is at the forefront of the conversation about art in the digital age. This book is essential reading for musical theatre fans and scholars alike.
Dramatic Circumstances
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Author : William Wesbrooks
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2007-12-01
Dramatic Circumstances written by William Wesbrooks and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-12-01 with Performing Arts categories.
DRAMATIC CIRCUMSTANCES: ON ACTING SINGING AND LIVING INSIDE THE STORIES WE TELL