Middle School Musical Theatre Project
provides:
• an exciting opportunity to work with theatre
professionals (directors and designers)
• an overview of musical theatre history
• a chance to sharpen 21st century skills of
Communication, Collaboration, Creative problem
solving, and Connecting across cultures
Benefits
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Middle school students will:
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Experience a broad range of musical theatre
Explore playwriting/script development
Examine and experience the creative process
Develop artistic skills, discipline, work ethic, respect for others
Collaborate as an ensemble from musician > performer > technician > assistant designer
Explore career options in the Arts and discover the Arts skills that translate to other professions
Build resilience and self-awareness
Participating teachers will:
– Be rejuvenated by working with students from across the district
– Enhance their instructional skills by collaborating with other teaching artists
– Practice and reflect on the creative process
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Community members will:
– Participate in an innovative program that celebrates the creative process
– Develop a greater appreciation for the arts and their value in supporting adolescents and preparing
for success in the workforce
Method
• Online course and face-to-face workshop experiences will
lead to the creation of an original musical that students
will produce to:
– reflect the creative process (playwriting, music/lyric composition,
choreography, directing, lighting/scenic/sound/costume design)
– demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics of a successful
artist (discipline, strong work ethic, willingness to take risks, ability to
audition
– promote the value of artistic skills in any profession they might choose
If you’re interested …
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Agree to review the materials posted online and respond to reflective questions –
your responses will contribute to the crafting of our story (Mid-March – Mid-May)
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5 online sessions will include watching video clips, reading short passages, answering interest
inventories, responding to reflective questions
Agree to participate in the workshops/rehearsals/performances with the directors
(musical & staging) or the technical director (June 25 – July 11)
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Musical director will work with students to develop the musical score and storyline – these sessions
will also include working with a staging director/choreographer
Technical director will work with students on design elements for lighting, sound, scenery, costumes
If you are really interested …
• Watch this 9 minute Video Clip to understand the
value of working on a district-wide project (if it comes
up with an AD 1st – just click the X box in the top right corner to access)
• Think about your availability and level of interest
in participating in the creation of an original
musical
• Talk with your teachers and parents/guardians
about the project and your ability to participate
Schedule
• All students participate in the 5 online
(asynchronous – on your own time) sessions
between Mid-March & Mid-May
• Performers rehearse & Technicians work with
designers daily from June 25th >
– (approximately 6 hours/day)
• Performances 7/10 and 7/11 (8:00 pm) @ Raleigh
Little Theatre Amphitheare (Daniels Middle
School – rain site)
• Strike following the final performance
Still Interested?
• Complete this google form
• We’ll send you the link to where all the
materials will be housed
• Note – there is no cost to participate in this
project– except your investment of time