The focus of the Musical Theatre class is to provide the students with a well-rounded basis with which to approach a role in a musical production. The emphasis will be on singing and acting, using formal vocal exercises, instruction in music theory, theatre games, improvisation and scene work to teach the necessary basics and to familiarize classes with the various musical theatre styles. The students will also work on a showcase to be presented at the end of the year, which will incorporate scenes and songs from musicals, selected specifically for the age and make-up of their particular class.

OLDER CHILDREN'S ACTING

Theatre games and improvisation are used to introduce the child to the basic tenets of acting. A child's natural involvement with his or her imagination is nurtured as a valuable actor's tool. The aims of the class are to encourage the child to trust his or her imagination and intuition, and to feel comfortable and natural acting (not performing) in front of people.