Thursday, December 11, 2008

Musical Chairs

For those of you who requested the form for the Musical Chairs assignment, here it is:

During this course, we have talked about the various individuals involved with mounting a production, including: the actor, director, choreographer, writer, composer, musical director, designer, etc.

Using various online resources (see original HW #7 post for suggestions), fill in the following blanks. Start off by picking an actor that has performed in a Broadway show. Don't be discouraged if you aren't a theatre buff; a vast majority of acclaimed film actors got their start onstage, and I'm sure you'll recognize some of the names you'll come across!

If you have trouble with this (and some of you might - do not feel embarrassed!), please do not hesitate to contact me and I will give you pointers.

(Actor) was in (Play/Musical)
...with a set designed by (Set Designer)
...who also designed (P/M)
...with costumes designed by (Costume Designer)
...who also designed (P/M)
...which was choreographed by (Choreographer)
...who also choreographed (Musical)
...which was musically directed by (Musical Director)
...who also musically directed (Musical)
...which was composed by (Composer)
...who also composed (Musical)
...which was directed by (Director)
...who also directed (P/M)
...which featured/starred (Actress)
...who was also in (P/M)
...with lighting designed by (Lighting Designer)
...who also designed (P/M)
...which was written by (Writer).

Three of the above shows/people must have received a Tony Award, and one of the shows must have received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The Tony Award winning shows must have received the award for Best Play or Best Musical (new or revival), and the individuals must have received their Tony Award for the show that you mention in this assignment.

Example: Wilson Jermaine Heredia, 1996, Best Featured Actor in a Musical, RENT.
1) (Tony Winner), (Year), (Award), (Show)
2) (Tony Winner), (Year), (Award), (Show)
3) (Tony Winner), (Year), (Award), (Show)
(Pulitzer Prize Winner)

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