Learning Activities to Explore Musical Theater ... - Disney Channel
Learning Activities to Explore Musical Theater ... - Disney Channel
Learning Activities to Explore Musical Theater ... - Disney Channel
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B E H I N D T H E S C E N E S :<br />
PRODUCTION AND<br />
PROMOTIONS<br />
Behind-the-scenes talent makes<br />
major musical productions possible,<br />
with each person contributing<br />
unique skills and artistic<br />
sensibilities.<br />
Set designers translate<br />
real and imaginary settings<br />
on<strong>to</strong> the stage, working<br />
with craftspeople <strong>to</strong> build<br />
a world in which the ac<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
play.<br />
Stage managers are<br />
organized multitaskers who<br />
keep everything running<br />
smoothly during show time—<br />
creating production schedules,<br />
moni<strong>to</strong>ring rehearsals,<br />
supporting the direc<strong>to</strong>r and<br />
calling cues.<br />
Learn more<br />
about technical theater jobs.<br />
Watch a show entirely from the perspective<br />
of the stage manager or a crew member in<br />
the catwalk above the stage. Arrange for a<br />
backstage <strong>to</strong>ur of a local theater and meet or<br />
Property or “prop” masters<br />
find or build everything<br />
needed <strong>to</strong> fill the set, from<br />
furniture <strong>to</strong> hand objects.<br />
Costume designers and<br />
wardrobe stylists create<br />
realistic, period clothing—<br />
making sure ac<strong>to</strong>rs can<br />
perform freely.<br />
Sound designers amplify,<br />
direct and enhance the show’s<br />
audio—creating noises,<br />
recordings and special effects.<br />
Make-up and hair<br />
stylists often use exaggerated<br />
techniques for musical theater<br />
<strong>to</strong> make ac<strong>to</strong>rs look older,<br />
younger, hairier, scarier and<br />
balder—or simply <strong>to</strong> make<br />
sure ac<strong>to</strong>rs’ expressions are<br />
visible <strong>to</strong> people in the back<br />
rows of the audience!<br />
Lighting design adds<br />
dimension <strong>to</strong> a play by<br />
illuminating the stage in<br />
different ways. Consider how<br />
light of different color, intensity<br />
and direction fills a set with<br />
atmosphere.<br />
House manager and box<br />
office staff are responsible for<br />
selling tickets and coordinating<br />
the work of theater employees<br />
<strong>to</strong> assure safe, clean and<br />
comfortable spaces for the<br />
audience <strong>to</strong> enjoy the show.<br />
Marketing and promotions<br />
specialists work <strong>to</strong> make sure<br />
the house is packed. They<br />
reach out <strong>to</strong> the community<br />
with special events and<br />
activities and generate good<br />
publicity and reviews <strong>to</strong> spread<br />
the word about the show.<br />
interview some of the production crew<br />
members working there. Role-play a<br />
production meeting before rehearsal <strong>to</strong> get all<br />
the people involved “on the same page.”<br />
The Music in You • <strong>Learning</strong> <strong>Activities</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Explore</strong> <strong>Musical</strong> <strong>Theater</strong> • D i s n e y C h a n n e l . c o m / H i g h S c h o o l M u s i c a l / M u s i c I n Yo u<br />
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