Year 9 - Musical Theatre

Year 9 musical theatre provides students the opportunity to engage in this exciting world combining the skills of theatre, dance, and music. Students will explore the stage from the perspective of the performer, taking on ensemble roles and finding areas of strength through a highly practical focus. The course will provide the background for students to discover and develop their capabilities through this experience. Students will learn about the audition process, have the opportunity to interact with industry professionals and use this knowledge to seek out further opportunities for themselves.

Course objectives:

• Engaging in ensemble work through collaborative approaches
• Development of singing, movement and acting techniques
• Examining role and developing practical characterisation skills
• Building confidence and self-esteem within a positive and supportive environment
• Connecting to context and applying this practically in all three disciplines.
• Investigating an overview of the history of musical theatre as a theatre form.

Students intending to take this course must be prepared to positively participate. They will also have the opportunity to engage in the wider performing arts scene offered at St Peter’s.

This is a half-year course and takes up 1 option line.