Name:

Song Literature Analysis for the Musical Theatre

Song:

Show:

Composer:

Show Premiere:

Synopsis of show:

Character:

Answers to the following questions must be supported with specific references to and
examples from the score or libretto of the complete show:

What is the general musical style of the show (traditional musical theatre, pop, operetta, etc.)?

How is the show typical or atypical of the work of the composers/creators of the show?

How is this show typical or atypical for the time period of the show’s premiere?

What historical events do you think may have influenced the show?

Complete character analysis of character who sings the song:

Character’s objective:

Context of song; at what point in the show does this song take place?

To whom is the character speaking and why?

Where does the scene take place? (Detailed description)

How does the song contribute to the character’s objective?

What purpose does this song serve in the dramatic structure of the show as a whole?

How are you going to rehearse the song and why? (Answer the 4 questions)

List any other information that you think may be important to your character or to you as the
artist: