Year 9 Musical Theatre Intro

What is a musical described as in the song?

• A play where the dialogue stops, and the plot is conveyed through song

• A dance performance with no dialogue
• A concert with singing and dancing
• A play that only has instrumental music

What are some elements that make musicals amazing?

• Song and dance
• Sweet romance
• Happy endings
• All of the above

What unique aspect of some musicals is mentioned in the song?

• No talking at all, only singing
• Only instrumental music
• Audience participation
• Puppets performing

What dramatic technique involving music notes is explained in the song?

• Random note changes
• Sudden silence
• Gradual increase in volume
• Staying on one note for a long time and then changing

What is it called when actors burst into spontaneous dance?

List names of musicals you know

What are the three things that an actor needs to do to be a "triple threat"?

• Dance
• Sing
• Puppetry
• Act
• Drive

What genre did musicals originate from?

• Greek tragedy
• Opera
• Film Music
• Drama

Select the correct answer. What styles of dance can be included within musical theatre?

• Ballet

• Tap

• Commercial

• Jazz

• All of the above

TRUE or FALSE, all musical theatre dancers must be able to sing and act.

• TRUE

• FALSE