Musical Theatre

Level IV

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2013

30 standards
  • Foundations: inquiry and understanding (1)
    • L.MUSICALTHEATRE.1.A

      Create and lead theatrical, dance, and vocal music preparation and warm-up techniques.

    • L.MUSICALTHEATRE.1.B

      Arrange stage movement in a musical theatre performance.

    • L.MUSICALTHEATRE.1.C

      Choreograph various dance genres such as ballet, tap, jazz, ballroom, and Broadway in a musical theatre performance.

    • L.MUSICALTHEATRE.1.D

      Develop effective use of voice and diction in spoken dialogue to effectively express thoughts, feelings, and actions.

    • L.MUSICALTHEATRE.1.E

      Develop appropriate singing technique in vocalized solo and ensemble repertoire to effectively express thoughts, feelings, and actions.

    • L.MUSICALTHEATRE.1.F

      Model professional audition techniques such as musical selection, monologue performance, dance and movement, and the relationship between accompanist and performer.

    • L.MUSICALTHEATRE.1.G

      Perform a multi-dimensional character from a musical incorporating singing, dancing, and acting.

    • L.MUSICALTHEATRE.1.H

      Collaborate effectively with all artistic partners in a musical theatre production.

  • Creative expression: performance (2)
    • L.MUSICALTHEATRE.2.A

      Model appropriate safety measures in vocalization, dance movement, and theatrical movement.

    • L.MUSICALTHEATRE.2.B

      Defend creativity as it relates to self and ensemble in musical theatre.

    • L.MUSICALTHEATRE.2.C

      Analyze characterization in musical theatre styles.

    • L.MUSICALTHEATRE.2.D

      Model proper voice usage and correct vocal production skills such as vocal placement, vocal phrasing, vocal tone production, and vocal consistency in a performance situation.

    • L.MUSICALTHEATRE.2.E

      Analyze lyrics of a song as a monologue, dialogue, or ensemble scene for interpretation, characterization, and physicalization.

    • L.MUSICALTHEATRE.2.F

      Create and sustain believable characters through acting, singing, and dancing.

    • L.MUSICALTHEATRE.2.G

      Collaborate to produce material related to musical theatre such as monologues, scenes, lyrics, or choreography to convey meaning to the audience through live performance or other media forms.

  • Creative expression: production (3)
    • L.MUSICALTHEATRE.3.A

      Model safe and effective use of technical elements of musical theatre.

    • L.MUSICALTHEATRE.3.B

      Create musical production plans such as research, rehearsal plans, technical designs, blocking, choreography, and solo and ensemble musical numbers; and Page 44 August 2020 Update.

    • L.MUSICALTHEATRE.3.C

      Cast and direct a musical theatre or musical media production.

  • Historical and cultural relevance (4)
    • L.MUSICALTHEATRE.4.A

      Conduct concentrated studies on historical and cultural influences on and developments in musical theatre.

    • L.MUSICALTHEATRE.4.B

      Justify musical theatre as an original American art form.

    • L.MUSICALTHEATRE.4.C

      Depict musical theatre as a reflection of life in particular times, places, and cultures.

    • L.MUSICALTHEATRE.4.D

      Defend the influences of musical theatre forms such as theatre, television, and film on past and present society.

  • Critical evaluation and response (5)
    • L.MUSICALTHEATRE.5.A

      Evaluate and practice appropriate audience behavior at various types of performances.

    • L.MUSICALTHEATRE.5.B

      Defend musical theatre as a creative art form.

    • L.MUSICALTHEATRE.5.C

      Compare the nature of musical theatre elements to other musical media.

    • L.MUSICALTHEATRE.5.D

      Appraise self and peer performance using constructive criticism.

    • L.MUSICALTHEATRE.5.E

      Evaluate musical theatre, musical film, or other musical media using precise musical theatre vocabulary.

    • L.MUSICALTHEATRE.5.F

      Experiment with a career opportunity in musical theatre, musical film, or other musical media and analyze the training, skills, self-discipline, and artistic discipline needed for personal success.

    • L.MUSICALTHEATRE.5.G

      Relate musical theatre skills and experiences to higher education and careers outside of the theatre.

    • L.MUSICALTHEATRE.5.H

      Document and present information in a clear and coherent manner using technology to build a resume or portfolio.