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Song Interpretation: Internal and External Tools

A drama lesson plan by Drama Teacher Academy

Lesson 2 of 3 in Character Work in Musical Theatre Unit

Song Interpretation: Internal and External Tools

by Drama Teacher Academy

Singing is acting. And at the crux of any performance, whether it be singing or acting, is emotion. There are many different tools for an actor to communicate their character’s emotions as an actor. The key is finding out which tools also work in a singing context. Students will determine effective ways of communicating the character’s emotions in a way that will not hinder their use of proper posture and breathing.