The Art and Practice of Musical Theatre Choreography - by Cassie Abate (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- What does a musical theatre choreographer actually do?
- About the Author: Cassie Abate is the Head of Musical Theatre Dance at Texas State University, USA, where she mentors choreographers and continues to direct/choreograph at theatres all across the country.
- 216 Pages
- Performing Arts, Theater
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About the Book
"What does a musical theatre choreographer actually do? They just 'make up the steps', right? This book firstly debunks the misunderstandings around what musical theatre choreographers actually do, demonstrating their need to have an in-depth understanding of storytelling, music theory, performance practices and plot structure in order to create movement that enhances and enlivens the musical. Secondly, it equips the musical theatre choreographer with all the tools needed to create nuanced, informed and inspired movement for productions, through structured activities that build specific skills (such as 'notating the script' and 'scoring the score'). Traditionally, this training has been something of a series of secrets, passed from mentor to apprentice. The author demystifies the process to make the previously undisclosed "tricks of the trade" accessible to all choreographers, everywhere. Covering the entire process of choreographing a musical from the first script reading to the final curtain call, this book makea case for the absolute integrity of the choreographer to any musical theatre production and sets out the theoretical principles of choreography alongside the practical application during every step of the production process"--Book Synopsis
What does a musical theatre choreographer actually do? They just 'make up the steps', right?
This book firstly debunks the misunderstandings around what musical theatre choreographers actually do, demonstrating their need to have an in-depth understanding of storytelling, music theory, performance practices and plot structure in order to create movement that enhances and enlivens the musical. Secondly, it equips the musical theatre choreographer with all the tools needed to create nuanced, informed and inspired movement for productions, through structured activities that build specific skills (such as 'notating the script' and 'scoring the score'). Traditionally, this training has been something of a series of secrets, passed from mentor to apprentice. The author demystifies the process to make the previously undisclosed "tricks of the trade" accessible to all choreographers, everywhere. Covering the entire process of choreographing a musical from the first script reading to the final curtain call, this book makes case for the absolute integrity of the choreographer to any musical theatre production and sets out the theoretical principles of choreography alongside the practical application during every step of the production process.About the Author
Cassie Abate is the Head of Musical Theatre Dance at Texas State University, USA, where she mentors choreographers and continues to direct/choreograph at theatres all across the country.Dimensions (Overall): 9.61 Inches (H) x 6.69 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.19 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 216
Genre: Performing Arts
Sub-Genre: Theater
Publisher: Methuen Drama
Theme: Broadway & Musicals
Format: Hardcover
Author: Cassie Abate
Language: English
Street Date: August 25, 2022
TCIN: 94423973
UPC: 9781350193345
Item Number (DPCI): 247-25-7043
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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