Musical Theatre Education and Training in the 21st Century

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Jessica O'Bryan (Griffith University, Australia) Scott D. Harrison (Griffith University, Australia)

Musical Theatre Education and Training in the 21st Century

Jessica O'Bryan (Griffith University, Australia), Scott D. Harrison (Griffith University, Australia)

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Routledge
17 September 2024

Theatre Studies; Musicals

Musical Theatre Education and Training in the 21st Century presents a wide range of viewpoints on the musical theatre profession. It brings together research from the UK, US, Australia, and beyond, providing an essential resource for educators, students, and all those involved in training for musical theatre. The research draws on best practice from creatives, producers, practising artists, and the academy to reveal a multiplicity of approaches and educational pathways for consideration by performers, educators, institutions, and the profession.

The book goes beyond the key elements of performance training in singing, dancing, and acting to explore adjacent creative and business skills, along with some of the more recent and challenging aspects of the profession such as diversity of representation both on and off stage, building safe working environments, and managing mental and physical health and wellbeing. The authors incorporate information from over 100 interviews with everyone from emerging performers to leading professionals, and explore the practicalities of pre-professional training, skills development, and curricular design, alongside the broader attributes required in preparation for the profession. This book offers vital insights into how musical theatre practitioners can best be prepared to make their way in the field now and in the future.

By: Jessica O'Bryan (Griffith University Australia), Scott D. Harrison (Griffith University, Australia)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 530g
ISBN: 9781138586734
ISBN 10: 1138586730
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 17 September 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Prologue Chapter 1: The role of musical theatre in the 21st Century Chapter 2: Approaches to singing for musical theatre Chapter 3: Approaches to teaching acting and spoken voice for musical theatre Chapter 4: Approaches to dance for musical theatre Chapter 5 : First Act Finale Chapter 6 : Contextual music studies in musical theatre Chapter 7 : Sustaining a career in the performing arts through career diversification Chapter 8 : Developing complementary skills Chapter 9: Interlude Chapter 10: Mental and Physical Health and Wellbeing Chapter 11: Pre-Tertiary and non-tertiary and extra-curricular engagement pathways Chapter 12: “More men called David than people of colour”. Epilogue

Dr Jessica O’Bryan, PhD lectures and tutors in music, education, and research studies across several universities in South East Queensland. Trained as an opera singer, she has performed in opera companies, jazz groups, and commercial pop bands throughout her performance career. Jessica worked for 15 years as a music educator in schools and taught singing for 30 years in her private practice before moving to higher education. She is a published researcher in music, singing pedagogy, and higher education assessment practices and is co-editor of Teaching Singing in the 21st Century. Professor Scott Harrison is Pro Vice Chancellor of Arts, Education and Law and Assistant Vice Chancellor of Cultural Curation and Community Partnerships at Griffith University, Australia. He has published widely in music education, particularly on aspects of gender and pedagogy. An award-winning teacher and former opera singer, he is best known for his research into curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment in relation to singing.

Reviews for Musical Theatre Education and Training in the 21st Century

“I think this book can have a profound effect on the learning curve of theatre programs all over the world”— Maury Yeston, American composer, lyricist and music theorist