MCCCD Program Description

Audition Techniques: Music Theater

Course: MUP218

First Term: 2018 Fall

Lec + Lab 1.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T

Description: Practice in the techniques of auditioning for musical theater. Identification and illustration techniques of the vocal and acting music theater audition.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
2. Identify the features of a professional headshot. (I) 3. Communicate personality through appropriate dress and interview response. (I) 4. Identify sources for audition material. (II) 5. Select and evaluate two contrasting audition songs and two contrasting monologues. (II) 6. Demonstrate continuity, contrasting sections, and climax by cutting audition selections to appropriate length. (II) 7. Analyze the style, spirit and point of view of audition material. (III) 8. Describe a character in audition material in terms of type, relationships, objective and obstacle. (III) 9. Practice the audition songs and monologues using appropriate rehearsal techniques. (III) 10. Create and perform an audition program consisting of a slate, two contrasting songs and two monologues. (III, IV) 11. Prepare an audition binder with resume, headshot, appropriately cut vocal selections and monologues. (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Groundwork for Successful Auditioning A. Audition Standard Operating Procedures B. Displaying Your Ability 1. Resume 2. Headshot 3. Interview, etiquette, dress II. Selecting the Songs and Monologues A. Resources B. Criteria C. Standard cuttings: 16 bars, 32 bars, one minute, two minutes III. Song and Monologue Analysis A. Style, spirit and point of view B. Character identification 1. Type 2. Relationships 3. Objective 4. Obstacle IV. Assembling the Audition Package A. Presentation B. Evaluation

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 4/25/2017

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