Overview

In 1983, the authors provided, ""in spunky detail"" (Booklist), a step-by-step guide to producing musicals with middle school students that was ""infused with common sense and high energy"" (VOYA). Then in 1998 they brought their increased experience and knowledge to a completely revised and fully updated version of their ""highly recommended"" (Library Journal) work. The present book is a reprint of that edition. Voice, music, choreography, costumes, make-up, scenery, lighting, props, sound effects, backstage management--all phases of producing a major musical play with children as actors and stage crew are covered here, as well as the program, souvenirs, and photographs, not to mention handling pre-show jitters and throwing the after-the-show party. The techniques are tailored to children's abilities and needs (e.g., what to do with the ""love scene"").

Full Product Details

Author:   Beverly B. Ross ,  Jean P. Durgin
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.308kg
ISBN:  

9780786467044

ISBN 10:   0786467045
Pages:   223
Publication Date:   11 November 2011
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Preface to the Second Edition      1. A Broadway Musical: Why, Who and How?      Hidden Benefits      The Classroom Teacher’s Advantage      Co-directing with Another Teacher      Parent and Community Helpers      The Show Goes On      2. Choosing and Adapting a Script      What Makes a Script Suitable?      Script Sources      The Importance of Minor Roles      3. Finances and Organization      Where Does the Money Come From?      The Parents' Meeting      Presenting the Script      Seeing a Professional Show      Audition Announcement      4. Auditions and Casting      Audition Judges      Audition Day      Casting the Play      Announcing the Cast      5. Rehearsals      Rehearsal Location      Staging      The Prompter      Keeping the Fun in Rehearsal      Dress Rehearsal      6. Directing      Blocking Out the Action      “Slow and Loud”      Eye Contact      Directing for Success      The Love Scene      Technical Help      Creative Problem Solving      7. Music      Musical Director      Tips for the Accompanist      Voice Coach      Tips for the Voice Coach      Lesson 1: Getting Acquainted      Lesson 2: Diction and Breathing      Lesson 3: Volume and Range      Voice Lesson Tape      Gestures and Staging      Musical Ups and Downs      No Voice Coach      8. Dance, Finale and Encore      Choreographing the Dance      Dance Patterns      Teaching Children to Dance      Sample Dance      Finale and Encore      9. Costumes and Makeup      Costume Coordinator      Keeping Costs Down      Hats      Specialty Accessories      Hoop Skirts and Petticoats      Color Can Do Wonders      The Quick Change      Costume Committee      Non-English Speaking Parents      Makeup      Specialty Makeup      Makeup Stations      10. Scenery      Scenery for Kids      Designing the Scenery      Backdrop      Drawing the Backdrop      The Flat      Choosing Colors      Scenery Painting Day      Feet-in-Concrete Trick      Mini?ats      Trains      11. Backstage Dynamics      Stage Manager      Tips for the Stage Manager      Stage Crew      Props      Sound Effects      Lights      12. Programs and Photographs      Programs      Photographs of the Show      Videotapes      13. The Performance      Preshow Jitters      The Pep Talk      Adjusting to a Larger Stage      Reserved Seats      Crazy Cue Cards      “Break a Leg”      Cast Party      Some Good Things Never End      14 On Tour      Advance Party      Kids on the Road      Community Encores      The International Children's Festival      15 Checklist and Re?ections      Countdown Checklist      What Have the Children Gained?      What Have You Gained?      Index     

Reviews

offers practical hints.... There is enough general information here to warrant use by any group producing a musical. Highly recommended --The Book Report.

offers practical hints.... There is enough general information here to warrant use by any group producing a musical. Highly recommended --<i>The Book Report.</i>

"“offers practical hints.... There is enough general information here to warrant use by any group producing a musical. Highly recommended""""--The Book Report."

Author Information

The late Beverly B. Ross, taught fifth grade in Vienna, Virginia. Artist and editor Jean P. Durgin lives in Vienna, Virginia.

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