Classroom Study Materials..........................................................................................................2
Goals and Objectives...................................................................................................................2
Lesson Description......................................................................................................................2
Assessment .................................................................................................................................2
WORKSHEET A: JOBS IN THE MUSICAL THEATRE........................................................3
Reference....................................................................................................................................5
Behind the Scenes at a Musical Production..........................................................................5

  



 







 



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Duration 50 minutes
Grade Levels 9-12
Subjects Drama, Literature, English, Music



 




1. WORKSHEET A – Jobs In The Musical Theatre
2. Reference – “Behind the Scenes at a Musical Production”
3. Computer Lab with access to the Internet







1. Introduce students to the jobs available in musical theatre.
2. Introduce students to the talents needed in producing The Mikado.
3. Allow students to participate in a group to explore how each job relates to a musical
production.




1. Students will be given the Reference for study in advance of class.
2. Students fill out Worksheet A.
3. In an entire class discussion, students should talk about the answers.
4. EXTRA CREDIT: Students choose a profession in which they are interested and write a paper
discussing the chosen topic.



1. Students should be able to research independently and fill out Worksheet A.
2. Students should be able to discuss their findings with the class.

  



 







 



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Stage Director

Assistant
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Set Designer

Costume
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Lighting
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Make-up and
Wig Master

Prompter

Performers:
Singers/
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Instrumentalists

Imagine that you are a composer or lyricist, and think of an idea for a song which might be
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