Intro to Musical Theater

What is Musical Theatre?

• A piece of theatre that contains drama, comedy and old english Shakespeare language
• A theatre piece that contains music, spoken dialogue and dance
• A huge cast of serious actors that inspire to work at the globe theatre
• A production that has no music included

Musical Theater is 100% singing.

• True

• False

On what street did musical theater premier on?

• Odell Street

• Pennsylvania Avenue

• 42nd Street

• Broadway Street

Who writes the music in a musical?

• Chorus

• Composer

• Cast

• Crew

Who writes the lyrics in a musical?

• Composer

• Conductor

• Lyricist

• Director

Who makes up all the dances/movements in a musical?

• Director

• Composer

• Choreographer

• Cast

Who directs the entire production?

• Conductor

• Director

• Lyricist

• Soprano

All the singers and actors are referred to as the....

• Cast

• Crew

• Chorus

• Director

Those that work behind the scenes with lights, make up, props, etc., are called the.....

• Crew

• Cast

• Chorus

• Conductor

The large group that comes out and sings is known as the...

• Soprano

• Overture

• Chorus

• Bass