Musical Theatre Laboratory: Analyzing and Creating The Musical

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This class is designed to support the innovation of new work, specifically musicals. The intention of this course is to 1) analyze existing musicals, such as Oklahoma, Gypsy, Fiddler On The Roof, Wicked and study their structures and overall dramatic narratives while 2) begin early stages of writing your own musical. This will involve partnering together new student composers, lyricists, book writers, dramaturgs, designers, etc. At the end of the semester there will be a pitch of the new musicals, generated from the different student groups in class, to the Creative Producer of the New Works Lab with the possibility of one of those musicals to be produced in the future. Contact instructor for approval and "make your case" why you should be granted permission to enroll in the class. (Matt Hawkins mhawkin2@nnd.edu). Book Required: The Secret Life of the American Musical by Jack Viertel