Musical

Instructions.docx

Instructions

Using the two versions of Hamlet as an example from the presentation you will create a mood board and offer support for this assignment. You will look at the original version of the show and then create a NEW version set in a different time and place.

Choose Les Miserables or The Phantom of the Opera and then you will create the PREMISE or theme of your production of the musical. Please read a synopsis, watch a video /film or listen to the cast recording of either show. The decide how you will update/transform it.

· What is the theme you want to showcase in your production?

· Remember, as stated earlier one show can have many themes.

· You will decide on the setting (time and place) of the show.

· The one rule is that you may NOT set it in its original time period. So, Phantom may not take place in an 1881 Paris Opera House and Les Miserables may not be set during the French Revolution.

· Using the themes and messages from these shows, where would you like to set it? Why? How does it inform the show?

· Finally, collect some inspirational images to create a mood board and submit with your premise and support. Your premise should be written on your mood board. You should also include a one-page maximum supplementary document to explain the time/place/setting and themes you chose to focus on.

Here is some information for The Phantom Of the Opera, You can also find some information online.

http://poto.wikia.com/wiki/The_Phantom_of_the_Opera_(1986_musical)

Rubric

Categories	5- Exemplary	4- Above Standards	3- Meets Standards	2- Approaching Standards	1- Below Standards
Originality of Thought	Creates unique and original concepts within assignments that expand upon the readings and the form.	Creates unique and original concepts with assignments that correlate to the standards contained in readings and the current form.	Mimics the assignment and reading but does not offer much in the way of originality of thought.	Creates possibly derivative concepts that offer little in terms of originality of thought.	Demonstrates a lack of understanding related to the assignment.
Clarity of Thought	Creates a well-structured and organized response to the various creative assignments that expands beyond the original directive.	Creates a well-structured and organized response to the various creative assignments that goes slightly beyond the original directive.	Creates a well-structured and organized response to the various creative assignments that meets the directive.	Creates a somewhat structured and organized response to the various creative assignments that almost meets the directive.	Creates an un-structured and disorganized response to the various creative assignments that does not meet the directive.
Following directives from assignment	Understands, meets and enhances the unique directives for each assignment though the use of creative ingenuity and historical fact.	Understands,meets and enhances the unique directives for each assignment.	Understands and meets the unique directives for each assignment.	Seems to lack a complete understanding of the unique directives for each assignment.	Does not understand the unique directives for each assignment.
Use of concepts from past assignments, readings, videos and presentations	Synthesizes historical and creative resonance of the art formthough use of numerous past examples enhanced by original thought.	Synthesizes the historical and creative resonance of the art formthough use of numerous past examples.	Synthesizes the historical and creative resonance of the art form though use of past examples.	Approaching the use of historical and creative resonance of the art form though use of past examples.	Inability tosynthesize the historical and creative resonance of the art formthough use of past examples.
Ability to examine the collaborative nature of musical theatre from various perspectives	Understands and appreciates all elements of musical theatre and examines each assignment from various perspectives like design or choreography.	Understands all elements of musical theatre and examines each assignment from various perspectives like design or choreography.	Understands all elements of musical theatre and examines each assignment from at least two perspectives.	Seems to lackcompleteunderstanding of all elements of musical theatre and examines the assignment from only one perspective.	Does not understand all elements of musical theatre and lacks examination from more than one perspective.
Grammar and Spelling	Uses sophisticated language that contains no grammatical errors and offers well-structured insightful conclusions.	Uses language that contains no grammatical errors and offers well-structured insightful conclusions.	Uses language that contains no grammatical errors and offers structured conclusions.	Uses language that contains grammatical errors and offers unstructured conclusions.	Contains numerous grammatical errors and a lack of structure within the assignment.