The Art and Practice of Musical Theatre Choreography

Cassie Abate

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Methuen Drama
20 October 2022

Choreography; Musicals

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.

By: Cassie Abate
Imprint: Methuen Drama
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 244mm, Width: 169mm,
ISBN: 9781350193345
ISBN 10: 1350193348
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 20 October 2022
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Cassie Abate is the Head of Musical Theatre Dance at Texas State University, USA, where she mentors choreographers and continues to direct/choreograph at theatres all across the country.