TOPIC 4 MUSICAL

Features

of musical include

• ensembles

• Spoken dialogue

• Dance sequences

• Costumes

THESE ARE MAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF A MUSICAL EXCEPT

• Set and lighting

• Sound equipment

• Choreography

• Acting

The _______ in musicals

is usually brief and functional and drives the main narrative forward until

the final act.

Break the story down into specific scenes and try to write the essence of each scene (or portion of scene) on a card. What is this called?

What is the benefit of storyboard?

• can get a good overview of the story

• moves the story forward

• can see how the actors act

The Three Act Structure includes

• Setup

• Confrontation

• Resolution

• Climax

Time for Songs - songs are used for..

• Transition

• Realisation

• Comic Relief

• Decision

The

way an actor plays a role, using his/her acting skills to create a character

in a drama, is known as