What does a musical theatre choreographer actually do? They just 'make
up the steps', right?
This book firstly debunks the misunderstandings around what musical
theatre choreographers actually do, demonstrating their need to have an
in-depth understanding of storytelling, music theory, performance
practices and plot structure in order to create movement that enhances
and enlivens the musical.
Secondly, it equips the musical theatre choreographer with all the tools
needed to create nuanced, informed and inspired movement for
productions, through structured activities that build specific skills
(such as 'notating the script' and 'scoring the score').
Traditionally, this training has been something of a series of secrets,
passed from mentor to apprentice. The author demystifies the process to
make the previously undisclosed "tricks of the trade" accessible to all
choreographers, everywhere.
Covering the entire process of choreographing a musical from the first
script reading to the final curtain call, this book makes case for the
absolute integrity of the choreographer to any musical theatre
production and sets out the theoretical principles of choreography
alongside the practical application during every step of the production
process.