Musical Theatre

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Across
  1. 2. Seamlessly blend dialogue and song, usually with 2 or more characters.
  2. 3. This type of musical tells the life story of a real person, often a famous historical figure or celebrity.
  3. 9. Let a character beguile an audience.
  4. 10. Captain Assists the choreographer and director by teaching and rehearsing dance routines with the ensemble cast, and often serves as a liaison between the creative team and the cast.
  5. 11. This type of musical features a cohesive storyline with songs, dances, and dialogue that advance the plot and develop the characters. The most common & popular type of musical.
  6. 14. Actors must act through _________.
  7. 16. A moment of big change for a character.
  8. 18. When a character discovers something or reaches a new level of understanding.
  9. 21. Any song that explains a character, a group of characters, or a situation.
  10. 23. The Father of the American Musical Comedy
  11. 28. This type of musical is a collection of songs, sketches, and dances presented in a variety show format without a central storyline.
  12. 29. Performers who portray characters through singing, dancing, and acting on stage.
  13. 30. This type of musical pushes the boundaries of traditional musical theatre by incorporating unconventional storytelling techniques, music styles, or staging concepts.
  14. 32. Make audiences laugh.
  15. 33. Is primarily in charge of raising and managing funds, and sometimes hiring personnel.
Down
  1. 1. The person that organizes the music for the instruments and singers.
  2. 4. Tell us what characters desire or what motivates them. Love songs can fit into this category.
  3. 5. Responsible for the overall artistic vision and direction of a musical. They work closely with actors, designers, and other members of the creative team.
  4. 6. This type of musical focuses on exploring a central theme or idea rather than following a traditional narrative structure.
  5. 7. Designs and teaches the dances and movements for a musical. They work closely with the director and often collaborate with the musical director to ensure that the choreography complements the music and storytelling.
  6. 8. Director Leads the music ensemble (the orchestra or band) and coaches the cast on vocal performance and musical interpretation.
  7. 11. An American dancer, choreographer, and director who revolutionized musicals with his distinct style of dance.
  8. 12. This type of musical combines elements of humor with music and dance, often featuring lighthearted storylines and funny characters.
  9. 13. Responsible for writing the music in a musical.
  10. 15. In musicals, the most emotional moments are ______ instead of spoken.
  11. 17. This includes any number that doesn’t fit into the other 2 categories, usually serve other dramatic needs.
  12. 19. Who the producers raise money from.
  13. 20. Responsible for writing the words to the songs in a musical.
  14. 22. After lots of conflict, a character finally makes up his/her mind.
  15. 24. This type of musical is a light opera with spoken dialogue, usually featuring romantic or comedic storylines and musical songs.
  16. 25. This type of musical incorporates pre-existing songs, often popular hits from various artists, into a new narrative.
  17. 26. Usually love songs, but can also be about any strong emotion. They have beautiful melodies and a slower tempo.
  18. 27. Opera This type of musical uses rock music and a dramatic storyline to convey themes and emotions.
  19. 31. After dramatic moments, the audience needs a funny break.