Musical Theatre Lesson Plans

A Podcast Musical Analysis

by Annie Dragoo

Students will listen to and analyze a podcast musical called 36 Questions by Christopher Littler and Ellen Winter, starring Jonathan Groff and Jessie Shelton. This lesson is intended for senior grades only (11 & 12). Please see content warning in the lesson plan (p.1).

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Lesson 1 of 4 in Musical Theatre Unit

Acting the Song - Musical Tactics

by Anna Porter

Students will understand how they can identify and create their own musical tactics and interpretation of a song by breaking down its music and lyrics. Students will build upon/review their understanding of basic music terminology and apply it to performance.

Slide Deck Lesson 1
Basic Music Terminology

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Acting vs. Performing a Song

by Annie Dragoo

In musicals, it is important to remember that acting does not stop when the music begins. In this lesson, students will learn to find meaning behind the lyrics of a song so that they can convey the character’s feelings while performing.

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Lesson 3 of 6 in Creating a Musical: Project Unit

Blocking the Musical

by Annie Dragoo

Students will block/stage their original musicals by planning and rehearsing the movement for the dialogue.

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Lesson 6 of 8 in Musical Theatre History Museum Project Unit

Broadway and the Global Economy

by Annie Dragoo

In this lesson, students will view, discuss, and reflect on Episode 6.

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Lesson 3 of 8 in Musical Theatre History Museum Project Unit

Broadway Gives Hope

by Annie Dragoo

In this lesson, students will view, discuss, and reflect on Episode 3.

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Lesson 5 of 8 in Musical Theatre History Museum Project Unit

Broadway Reinvents Itself

by Annie Dragoo

In this lesson, students will view, discuss, and reflect on Episode 5.

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Character Analysis - Musical Theatre Version

by Annie Dragoo

Use this lesson plan as a response activity connected to viewing a video of a musical in class. For example: At the end of semester or if you need a lesson plan during tech week - watch the musical and then do the exercise.

After viewing a musical, students will exhibit their ability to analyze a specific character from a musical by creating a visual character profile.

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Lesson 2 of 6 in Creating a Musical: Project Unit

Choreographing the Musical

by Annie Dragoo

Students will choreograph their original musicals by planning and rehearsing the movement for each song.

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Lesson 15 of 17 in Creating Your Own Musical Unit

Creating Musical Components

by Laramie Dean

In this series of lessons, students will use class time to work in groups to create as many musical components as they can given the time available.

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Lesson 13 of 17 in Creating Your Own Musical Unit

Devising Activity; Dreamgirls

by Laramie Dean

In this lesson, students will finish watching Dreamgirls (if you need additional time) and complete a devising activity based on the film.

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Lesson 9 of 17 in Creating Your Own Musical Unit

Devising Activity; Sweeney Todd

by Laramie Dean

In this lesson, students will finish watching Sweeney Todd (if you need additional time) and complete a devising activity based on the film.

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Lesson 12 of 17 in Creating Your Own Musical Unit

Dreamgirls, Continued

by Laramie Dean

In these two lessons, we continue viewing Dreamgirls. Students will watch carefully in order to complete the required sections in their study guide.

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Emergency Lesson Plan: Fallen Phrase Puzzle - Musicals

by Lindsay Price

In this ELP, students complete a Fallen Phrase Puzzle using quotes from musicals.

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Emergency Lesson Plan: Musical Theatre Licensing Masterclass

by Lindsay Price

In this ELP, students participate in an online masterclass on directing and complete a viewing quiz.

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End of the Year Lesson: Filmed Musical - Shrek the Musical

by Drama Teacher Academy

In this lesson, students will watch a filmed version of a musical, respond to viewing questions, and apply themes and contexts from the musical in a post-viewing activity.

The questions and exercises for this lesson are taken from the Shrek the Musical Classroom Study Guide, which is included. Alternative pre-viewing questions and post-viewing exercises are available if you wish to modify the lesson.

This lesson is ideal for the end of the school year, after a major assessment, or following a semester-end production.

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End of the Year Lesson: Movie Musical - Hairspray

by Drama Teacher Academy

In this lesson, students will watch a movie musical, answer viewing questions, and then apply themes and contexts from the musical in a post-viewing activity.

The questions and exercises for this lesson are taken from the Hairspray Classroom Study Guide, which is included with this lesson. Alternative pre-viewing questions and post-viewing exercises are also provided if you wish to modify the lesson.

This lesson is ideal for the end of the school year, after a major assessment, or following a semester end production.

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End of the Year Lesson: Movie Musical - In the Heights

by Drama Teacher Academy

In this lesson, students will watch a movie musical, respond to viewing questions, and apply themesand contexts from the musical in a post-viewing activity.

The questions and exercises for this lesson are taken from the In The Heights Classroom Study Guide, which is included. Alternative pre-viewing questions and post-viewing exercises are available if you wish to modify the lesson.

This lesson is ideal for the end of the school year, after a major assessment, or following a semester end production.

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End of the Year Lesson: Movie Musical - Matilda

by Drama Teacher Academy

In this lesson, students will watch a movie musical, respond to viewing questions, and apply themes and contexts from the musical in a post-viewing activity.

The questions and exercises for this lesson are taken from the Matilda Classroom Study Guide, which is included. Alternative pre-viewing questions and post-viewing exercises are available if you wish to modify the lesson.

This lesson is ideal for the end of the school year, after a major assessment, or following a semester end production.

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End of the Year Lesson: Movie Musical - Singin' in the Rain

by Drama Teacher Academy

In this lesson, students will watch a movie musical, respond to viewing questions, and apply themes and contexts from the musical in a post-viewing activity.

The questions and exercises for this lesson are taken from the Singin’ in the Rain Classroom Study Guide, which is included. Alternative pre-viewing questions and post-viewing exercises are available if you wish to modify the lesson.

This lesson is ideal for the end of the school year, after a major assessment, or following a semester-end production.

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