MUSICAL THEATERMUSIC 7

UNIT OVERVIEWWhat is a musical?The PeopleThe PlacesHow it all fits togetherApplying these facts to a musical (The Phantom of the Opera)Creating your own musical scenesPutting it all together (Assessment)

What is a musical?a play or motion picture in which the story line is interspersed with or developed by songs, dances, etc.The majority of the lines are sungFeature songs (solos, production numbers)Acts and Scenes

Putting Together a MusicalDoes not happen overnightTakes MANY people and a lot of time to put togetherCan be started by anyone, not just the composer

The Creative Team2. Choreographer4. Composer5. Director11. Lyricist13. Music Director16. Producer

Performance SpacesStage Manager oversees all stage activitiesSet WhereScene WhatProps Extras

Stage Layout and DesignCenterStageDownstageUpstageStageLeftStageRightLeftWingRightWingApronOrchestraPit

OTHER IMPORTANT TERMS1. BroadwayThe theater district in New York City3. CompanyThe entire cast of a production6. Dress RehearsalA rehearsal in full costume7. EncoreThe unplanned repetition of a number

OTHER IMPORTANT TERMS8. GenreA category or style of music9. IntermissionTime in-between acts of a show10. LibrettoThe script to a production12. LyricsThe words to a song

OTHER IMPORTANT TERMS14. OpeningThe first official performance of a show15. OvertureInstrumental music that opens a show17. Production NumberA song or dance that features the whole cast

OTHER IMPORTANT TERMS18. ReviewA critics written, published critique19. SeasonThe time period when new shows open to the public20. TroupeA group of actors, dancers, singers

OTHER IMPORTANT TERMSCOMPANY vs. TROUPETroupe = ALL of the performers that work for a company, organization, etc.Company = JUST the performers that are in a particular show

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERAPremiered in 1986 in London, EnglandMusic by Andrew Lloyd WebberLyrics by Charles HartHas played around the world, including multi-year runs in London, New York City, and Toronto (Ontario, Canada)

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERAORIGINAL NOVELWritten in 1911Written by Gaston LerouxThe original text was in FRENCH

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERAMOVIE VERSIONS1925Starred Lon ChaneyBlack and WhiteNo Sound1943Claude RainesColor and Sound

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA2004Starred Gerard ButlerFirst movie based on the musical version of the storyMany TV and small-screen versions throughout the world

CHARACTERSThe PhantomThe ghost who haunts the Paris Opera HouseChristine DaaeA chorus girl who the Phantom lovesRaoulChristines boyfriend, opera house patron

CHARACTERSCarlottaThe prima donna (first lady) of the opera companyFirmin and AndreOpera house ownersMadame GiryBallet mistress (manager)

CHARACTERSPiangiLead male singer of the opera companyMeg GiryChristines best friendMadame Girys daughter

PROLOGUESUMMARY: This scene is an auction taking place in the year 1911 where all of the old opera house items are being sold.SETS:Stage of the Paris Opera House 1911PROPS:ChandelierMusic BoxSONGS:Overture

ACT 1: Scene 1SUMMARY: The new opera house owners are introduced. Carlotta attempts to sing, but it interrupted by scenery crashing. So, Christine gets a chance to sing and is admired by all.SETS:Stage of the Paris Opera House 1881PROPS:BackdropSONGS:Think of Me

ACT 1: Scene 2SUMMARY: Christine mets up with Meg and Raoul backstage.SETS:BackstagePROPS:NoneSONGS:None

ACT 1: Scene 3SUMMARY: Christine reconnects with Raoul. As he leaves to call his carriage, the Phantom appears in her mirror. Their song calls her to walk towards it to the path on the other side.SETS:Christines Dressing RoomPROPS:MirrorBedroom FurnitureMakeup and CostumesSONGS:Angel of Music

ACT 1: Scene 4SUMMARY: The Phantom takes Christine through a series of tunnels to a boat. They sail on the underground lake to the Phantoms lair.SETS:Labyrinth / LakePROPS:BoatBedCandlesSONGS:The Phantom of the Opera

ACT 1: Scene 5SUMMARY: The Phantom shows Christine where he lives and tells her all about his life. SETS:Phantoms LairPROPS:Phantoms Broken MirrorDustcoverWax FigureWedding DressSONGS:The Music of the Night

ACT 1: Scene 6SUMMARY: Christine wakes up and finds the Phantom composing. She sneaks up on him and takes off his mask. He curses her and vows to return her to the surface.SETS:NONEPROPS:Pipe OrganPhantoms MaskSONGS:NONE

ACT 1: Scene 7SUMMARY: In the area backstage, the Phantom returns Christine to the surface while a stagehand named Joseph Buquet is showing off how he would defend against the Phantom. SETS:NONEPROPS:NONESONGS:NONE

ACT 1: Scene 8SUMMARY: In the managers office, the main characters discuss the recent events. After receiving notes from the Phantom saying Christine should be the star, they all pledge that Carlotta is the star and always will be. SETS:Managers OfficePROPS:Office FurnitureNewspapersLetters/Notes from the PhantomSONGS:Prima DonnaIMPORTANT TERMSPolyphonic many lines of music

ACT 1: Scene 9SUMMARY: During the public performance of Il Muto, the Phantom causes Carlotta to sing like a toad. Christine replaces her. The Phantom hangs Joseph Buquet. In the chaos, Christine and Raoul escape to the roof of the opera house. SETS:The Stage of the POH during Il MutoPROPS:Punjab LassoSONGS:NONEIMPORTANT TERMSPandemonium

ACT 1: Scene 10SUMMARY: On the roof of the opera house, Christine and Raoul reunite and pledge their love for each other. The Phantom, hiding behind the statues, is extremely unhappy and takes out his anger by making the chandelier crash onto the stage.SETS:The roof of the opera housePROPS:NONESONGS:All I Ask of YouIMPORTANT TERMSManiacal

Writing a New EndingThe chandelier has fallen. Only one scene remains. What will happen? You are in charge of writing the final scene (Scene 11)Be creative! Use as many characters as possible and make sure your writing is school-appropriate. Remember what has happened in Act One and plan for your characters accordingly.Use appropriate grammar and writing style.

Writing a New EndingAt least eight sentences in a summary formatBe specific as to what happens to the charactersMay be typed, written, or submitted via blog or email onlineDUE Monday, September 8 by the start of class

ACT 2: Scene 1SUMMARY: Six months have passed. At the grand staircase, the entire company is celebrating the successes of the opera house. The Phantom shows up to present the opera he has written and demands it be performed.SETS:Grand StaircasePROPS:Chain / Engagement RingCostume MasksManuscriptSONGS:Masquerade

ACT 2: Scene 2SUMMARY: In the area backstage, Raoul questions Madame Giry as to what she knows about the Phantom.SETS:NONEPROPS:NONESONGS:NONE

ACT 2: Scene 3SUMMARY: In the managers office, the characters review the Phantoms manuscript and his recent letters. While they dont like the opera or his instructions, Raoul realizes this is a chance to catch the Phantom. SETS:NONEPROPS:NONESONGS:NONE

ACT 2: Scene 4SUMMARY: On the stage of the opera house, the characters are rehearsing for the Phantoms opera. Everyone treats it like garbage, as we see the scene transform and Christine cross the stage to the scenery for scene 5.SETS:NONEPROPS:Instruments and Music for Don Juan TriumphantSONGS:NONE

ACT 2: Scene 5SUMMARY: Christine visits her fathers grave. While singing, the Phantom emerges, trying to comfort her. Raoul arrives and breaks the trance, fighting the Phantom. Raoul and Christine then escape.SETS:GraveyardPROPS:TombstonesMausoleumSONGS:Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again

Cross Skulls

Spike Moss

ACT 2: Scene 6SUMMARY: As the opera house prepares for the performance of DJT, Raoul reviews instructions with the guards and they all form a plan to catch the Phantom.SETS:NONEPROPS:Marksmens weaponsSONGS:NONE

ACT 2: Scene 7SUMMARY: The company performs DJT. While performing, Piangi walks off stage and the Phantom hangs him. The Phantom takes his place on stage with Christine. Piangis body is revealed, and the Phantom escapes with Christine.SETS:The Stage of the POH during DJTPROPS:NONESONGS:The Point of No Return

ACT 2: Scene 8SUMMARY: The Phantom is taking Christine through the labyrinth. Raoul, Madame Giry, and an angry mob follow. Giry warns Raoul to be careful, he removes his coat, and follows them.SETS:NONEPROPS:Raouls coatTorchesSONGS:Down Once More / Track Down This Murderer

ACT 2: Scene 9SUMMARY: The wax figure sits on the Phantoms throne. Raoul arrives and the Phantom puts the lasso around his neck. The Phantom forces Christine to choose one of them. She kisses the Phantom, but he realizes it is out of pity, and sends them away. Meg and the mob arrive and find only the Phantoms mask and cloak on his throne.SETS:NONEPROPS:NONESONGS:NONE