Libretto Workshop for Musical Theatre

TAPS 1280S S01 [CRN: 25084]

This class is not only for the aspiring librettist but for any student desiring insight into the craft of book writing for musical theater. The course will cover the basics of storytelling (plot, character development conflict, etc.) but specifically in terms of the musical. It will also detail the fundamentals of lyric writing, musical narrative and basic composition. We will examine three libretti (SWEENEY TODD: the classic horror, LITTLE SHOP of HORRORS, the modern sci-fi and RENT, the contemporary adaptation). There will be lectures, group discussions, talks with guest professionals, and analysis of student assignments. Enrollment limited to 15 sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
Course Syllabus
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Term
Spring 2013
Credit Hours
1.0
Maximum Enrollment
40
Primary Instructor
Meetings
09:00 am - 12:20 am Thu - from Jan 23, 2013 to May 17, 2013
Exam Group Code
08 (May 13, 2013 2:00pm)