YEAR 9 MUSICAL

THEATRE
JJL – PA IN EDUCATION
UNIT OUTCOMES

• To understand and demonstrate musical theatre skills

• To compare and contrast songs from different musicals that have connecting themes
• To develop rehearsal skills
• To learn ensemble songs and perform them
Musical
Theatre
ELEMENTS OF A MUSICAL

• A typical musical should contain four basic elements.

• These elements are:

• The Story
• The Music
• The Lyrics
• The Dancing
THE LYRICS

• The lyrics (words) may be written by the composer of the music or by

another person called a lyricist (song writer).

• In many songs, the lyrics will help to tell the story or describe a
character’s feelings.
THE STORY

• The story is sometimes called the libretto or the “book”.

• It provides the structure to a musical.

• A good story should easily integrate or combine the dialogue, music, lyrics,
and dancing.
THE DANCING

• The dancing serves four purposes in a musical which are to:

• help to set the mood.
• help to tell the story.
• entertain the audience.
• establish environment.
CHOSEN SONGS AND MUSICALS

• Temper, Temper – Mary Poppins

• Vidiots – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
• Biggest Blame Fool - Seussical
• Bruce – Matilda
• 13 – 13
Temper,
Bruce
Temper

Biggest
Blame
Fool

Vidiots 13
 • Session 2: Musical Theatre Ensemble Vocals –
Introduction to harmony (S/A/T/B – which one are
you?) – Use Temper Temper
• Session 3: Musical Theatre Ensemble Dance – Learning
choreography – use Vidiots
EXAMPLES OF • Session 4: Acting through Song – Use Bruce or 13
NEXT SESSIONS
• Session 5: Combining singing/acting/dancing – Use
Biggest Blame Fool or one not previously used
• Session 6: Directing/Choreographing – In 6 groups
create a performance – each group to have a different
song