Staging Musicals for Young Performers : How to Produce a Show in 36 Sessions or Less
by Novelly, Maria C.Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2004-09-01
Publisher(s): Pioneer Drama Service
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Staging Musicals For Young Performers is a Meriwether Publishing publication.
Table of Contents
| Introduction | p. 1 |
| Selecting Your Musical | p. 5 |
| Availability of License | p. 6 |
| Budget | p. 8 |
| On-stage Talent | p. 12 |
| Preparing to Run the Sessions | p. 16 |
| Liability Insurance | p. 16 |
| Child Worker Clearance (U.K.) | p. 16 |
| Venues for Rehearsal and Production | p. 17 |
| Venue Performance License | p. 23 |
| Business Issues | p. 23 |
| Recruiting Group Members | p. 27 |
| Preparing Written Information for Participants and Parents | p. 30 |
| Strategies for Harnessing the Parental Workforce | p. 34 |
| Things You Will Need to Prepare and Bring to the Sessions | p. 35 |
| Planning Your Rehearsal Schedule | p. 40 |
| Types of Rehearsals | p. 41 |
| Accommodating the Schedules of Your Choreographer and Musical Director | p. 42 |
| Structuring Rehearsals for Maximum Involvement of Everyone Attending | p. 43 |
| Other Common Situations Affecting Rehearsal Management and Scheduling | p. 44 |
| Sample 36-Week Rehearsal Schedule | p. 46 |
| Running the Sessions | p. 53 |
| Recording Attendance and Other Information | p. 53 |
| Getting to Know Your Group (First Session) | p. 53 |
| A Typical Session | p. 56 |
| Dividing the Group into Smaller Groups within the Workshop | p. 60 |
| Integrating New Members into the Group - Their First Session | p. 62 |
| Teaching Theatrical Basics | p. 64 |
| Stage Areas | p. 64 |
| Actor Positions | p. 66 |
| Stage Business | p. 68 |
| Helping Actors to Be More Visible On-stage | p. 70 |
| Other Theatrical Terms | p. 71 |
| Introducing Your Chosen Musical to the Group (1 Session) | p. 72 |
| Introducing the Show with a Video Version | p. 73 |
| Introducing the Show without Using a Video | p. 78 |
| Casting the Show | p. 79 |
| Considerations in Casting the Show | p. 79 |
| Planning and Running Audition Sessions (4-6 Sessions) | p. 82 |
| Helping the Group Understand Casting Decisions | p. 92 |
| A Typical Rehearsal | p. 93 |
| Activities | p. 93 |
| Questions and Comments from Your Cast | p. 96 |
| Preparing Dialog Scenes | p. 98 |
| Walk-Through (1 Session) | p. 98 |
| Blocking Rehearsals (5 Sessions) | p. 102 |
| Working the Action (12 Sessions) | p. 108 |
| Building Your Actors' Technical Skills | p. 116 |
| Polishing the Action (12 Sessions) | p. 122 |
| Preparing Song and Dance Numbers | p. 128 |
| Singing | p. 128 |
| Choreography | p. 136 |
| Preparing Musical Accompaniment | p. 147 |
| Preparing Scenery, Props, and Costumes | p. 150 |
| "Production" vs. Performance | p. 150 |
| Costumes | p. 151 |
| Makeup | p. 155 |
| Scenery and Furniture | p. 156 |
| Props | p. 161 |
| Preparing Lighting and Sound | p. 164 |
| Lighting | p. 164 |
| Sound Effects | p. 172 |
| Sound (Amplification) Equipment | p. 174 |
| Equipment for Live or Recorded Musical Accompaniment | p. 178 |
| Building an Audience for Your Show | p. 180 |
| Publicity and Promotion | p. 180 |
| Tickets | p. 182 |
| Programs | p. 186 |
| Putting It All Together - the Final Rehearsals | p. 189 |
| Recruiting Extra Help for the Final Rehearsals and Performances | p. 189 |
| Planning and Rehearsing Scene Changes | p. 195 |
| Making the Transition from Rehearsal to Performance Venue | p. 201 |
| Preparing Actors to Use Props and Costumes | p. 202 |
| Tips for Managing Props and Costumes Backstage | p. 203 |
| Directorial Comments During Final Rehearsals | p. 204 |
| The Performances and Beyond | p. 205 |
| Technical Considerations | p. 205 |
| Front-of-House Duties | p. 206 |
| Talking to the Actors before the Show | p. 206 |
| During the Performances | p. 209 |
| After the Show Ends Each Night | p. 210 |
| Speaking to the Audience after the Final Performance | p. 210 |
| A Final Workshop after the Show | p. 211 |
| Top Ten Tips for Working with Young Performers | p. 212 |
| Glossary of Theatrical and Musical Terms | p. 214 |
| Resources | p. 218 |
| Games to Develop Acting Skills | p. 226 |
| About the Authors | p. 229 |
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