Elements and Performance Criteria
- Develop warm-up techniques
- In consultation with appropriate personnel, develop an understanding of aspects of the human voice, especially those relevant to performers
- Analyse physical problems that can limit movement and physical expression, or cause injury
- In consultation with appropriate personnel, discuss ways to avoid physical and vocal problems and strategies for addressing problems if they arise
- Perform vocal and physical warm-up procedures in preparation for performance activities
- Strengthen and expand vocal and physical technique through regular exercises
- Develop expertise in selected musical theatre repertoire
- Listen to and discuss acting techniques associated with major musical theatre genres
- Through an analysis of text and lyrics, explore the motivations and actions of characters from major American, British and Australian musical theatre repertoire
- Apply techniques from different acting methods to develop understanding of characters and facilitate the process of creating convincing characters on stage
- Apply a knowledge of historical and cultural influences to add depth to character interpretation and portrayal
- Experiment with a range of physical and vocal techniques and acting methods to vary the portrayal of characters in monologues, duologues and songs
- Discuss effectiveness of characterisation with others and adjust performance technique as required
- Practise monologues, duologues and songs from American, British and Australian musical theatre repertoire in preparation for auditions
- Extend the application of acting techniques through scene rehearsals of a range of theatre scripts and musical theatre repertoire
- Maintain expertise
- Practise and refine acting techniques relevant to musical theatre
- Maintain and update knowledge of musical theatre trends, stagecraft, and production protocols and procedures
- Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own acting skills
- Regularly view performances by industry practitioners as a way of sourcing new ideas, identifying trends, maintaining motivation, and improving own technique