The 16 lessons in Teaching Musical Theatre: The Essential Handbook are designed to help actors enrolled in a theatre arts class develop the skills they need to be successful in musical theatre. Check out this sample lesson to see if you are interested in purchasing the handbook.

Concepts

musical theater, acting, dramatizations, writing dialogue

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Additional Tags

visual and performing arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Invite members of a local musical company to speak with the class about their training and the preparations they take before a show

Classroom Considerations

• The resource is a sample of the lessons and activities available in a purchased version of the handbook
• The lessons are designed to be used with specific songs and scenes; however, they can be easily adapted for a show you are rehearsing

Pros

• Includes one complete lesson plan as an example of the format of those in the handbook

Cons

• None