Musical Theatre – Duet/Group Performance
Duet/ Group Performance, the skills that will be measured are:
- Use of transitions into and out of character
- Ability to create a believable character
- Communication of objective, tactics, and relationships through dialogue and music
- Use of focus and concentration
- Vocal skill and technique
- Use of dance and movement
- Integration of voice, body, movement, and staging.
In a musical theatre duet/group performance, the entrants must present one musical selection from a published script written for musical theatre. The judges will consider how well the piece is acted, not just how well it is sung. The selection may contain dialogue; however, this is primarily a “sung and not spoken” selection. A musical theatre duet is defined as a musical theatre performance for two players. A musical theatre group scene is defined as a musical theatre performance for between three to sixteen players. In each case, every participant must be actively involved in the scene chosen for performance. Entrants must:
Entrants must:
• Begin with an introduction (slating). The introduction (slating) must include only: the entrant’s name, troupe number, title of selection, and name of the
composer and lyricist.
• Remain within strict time limits. Time will start once the performance begins after the conclusion of the introduction (slating). Musical theatre solo
performances are not to exceed five minutes.
• Choose appropriate material. Material must be drawn from songs from published scripts written for theatre. Material from other forms such as film,
television, poetry, fiction, or popular song lyrics not interpreted as musical performance are prohibited. Each participant must be actively involved in the
performance.
• Follow strict limits on musical accompaniment. Performers MUST use pre-recorded, non-vocal musical accompaniment; no live music is permitted.
Accompanists are not permitted. A cappella performances are not permitted. High quality Bluetooth speakers will be provided to allow participants to
connect to a music source in one of two ways: either by using Bluetooth-enabled mobile devices, or by using a provided 1/8-inch audio connection cable. CD
players will no longer be available at the Thespian Festival; however, participants may bring their own players to play their pre-recorded, non-vocal musical
accompaniment.
• Follow strict limits on clothing and props. Props (including hand held props), costumes, or theatrical makeup are not allowed. One chair may be used.
Entrants must wear all black. Entrants must wear dark, preferably black, shoes. Clothing should be professional yet allow easy movement for the actors to
accommodate the action of the performance. Entrants should refrain from wearing anything that might distract the adjudicators.
Duet/ Group Performance, the skills that will be measured are:
- Use of transitions into and out of character
- Ability to create a believable character
- Communication of objective, tactics, and relationships through dialogue and music
- Use of focus and concentration
- Vocal skill and technique
- Use of dance and movement
- Integration of voice, body, movement, and staging.
In a musical theatre duet/group performance, the entrants must present one musical selection from a published script written for musical theatre. The judges will consider how well the piece is acted, not just how well it is sung. The selection may contain dialogue; however, this is primarily a “sung and not spoken” selection. A musical theatre duet is defined as a musical theatre performance for two players. A musical theatre group scene is defined as a musical theatre performance for between three to sixteen players. In each case, every participant must be actively involved in the scene chosen for performance. Entrants must:
Entrants must:
• Begin with an introduction (slating). The introduction (slating) must include only: the entrant’s name, troupe number, title of selection, and name of the
composer and lyricist.
• Remain within strict time limits. Time will start once the performance begins after the conclusion of the introduction (slating). Musical theatre solo
performances are not to exceed five minutes.
• Choose appropriate material. Material must be drawn from songs from published scripts written for theatre. Material from other forms such as film,
television, poetry, fiction, or popular song lyrics not interpreted as musical performance are prohibited. Each participant must be actively involved in the
performance.
• Follow strict limits on musical accompaniment. Performers MUST use pre-recorded, non-vocal musical accompaniment; no live music is permitted.
Accompanists are not permitted. A cappella performances are not permitted. High quality Bluetooth speakers will be provided to allow participants to
connect to a music source in one of two ways: either by using Bluetooth-enabled mobile devices, or by using a provided 1/8-inch audio connection cable. CD
players will no longer be available at the Thespian Festival; however, participants may bring their own players to play their pre-recorded, non-vocal musical
accompaniment.
• Follow strict limits on clothing and props. Props (including hand held props), costumes, or theatrical makeup are not allowed. One chair may be used.
Entrants must wear all black. Entrants must wear dark, preferably black, shoes. Clothing should be professional yet allow easy movement for the actors to
accommodate the action of the performance. Entrants should refrain from wearing anything that might distract the adjudicators.
