Year 8 - Musical Theatre

Who is the lead character in 'Hairspray'?

• Laura

• Tracy

• Peggy

What decade is 'Hairspray' set in?

• 1940's

• 1950's

• 1960's

How would you describe the costumes in 'Hairspray'? There may be more than one correct answer!

• Monochrome

• Tight

• Bold, bright and colourful

• Character

Which of the following statements best describes the movement used in 'Hairspray'?

• Quick, exaggerated arm gestures

• Fast contemporary

• Slow, low level travelling

Which of the following words belongs in the 'space' category?

• Level

• Speed

• Canon

• Weight

Where is 'Newsies' set?

• Paris

• New York City

• Washington

• London

What is 'Newsies' based on?

• The invention of the newspaper

• A newspaper delivery round

• The Newsboys strike in 1899

Thinking about 'Newsies', what element is this describing? 'Dull and worn-down'

• Set

• Music

• Costume

What dance style is used in the section of 'Newsies' you were asked to watch?

• Street

• Ballet

• Jazz

Which of the following is a type of dance action?

• Speed

• Level

• Turn