Courses

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MTAS CURRICULUM

The curriculum is aimed at those interested in pursuing the performing arts at a higher level or those that have a deep passion for Musical Theatre. All students who are interested in enrolling in the MTAS must audition, including rising freshmen and currently enrolled students. Students will be expected to perform regularly for audiences, both inside and outside of the classroom. The curriculum will respond to the needs and interests of students, naturally developing FCPS' Portrait of a Graduate attributes. Course offerings are listed below.

COLLEGE & CAREER

An exciting component of the curriculum, which is embedded into all courses at the Musical Theatre & Actors Studio, is the focus on college and career readiness. Students pursuing a career in the performing arts are able to rehearse their audition materials, experiencing the process of professional workshopping with feedback aimed to prepare them for the field. Students seeking a degree in the performing arts are supported throughout their entire admissions/audition process and are able to prepare their pre-screen auditions with confidence.

COURSE CATALOGUE

Our offerings provide students with an opportunity to join the program as freshmen and advance through all tracked levels. Participation in Academy-based performances are strongly encouraged and may be required. Each of the four courses offered require an audition for placement. Current students must re-audition every year to retain their spot within the Musical Theatre & Actors Studio.

ONE CREDIT COURSES

MUSICAL THEATRE FUNDAMENTALS
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Audition Required
Prerequisite: None - Theatre Arts, Chorus, or Dance recommended, but not required.

MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP
Grades 10, 11, 12
Audition Required
Prerequisite: None - Theatre Arts, Chorus, or Dance recommended, but not required.

Students will identify and practice performance techniques specific to musical theatre through multidisciplinary lenses. Through participating in various activities, students will examine musical theatre works, characters, and styles with an overall emphasis on performance.

Students will explore performance techniques specific to musical theatre including acting, singing, and movement. Students will examine classic and contemporary musical theatre styles, structure, and content with an overall emphasis on performance.

TWO CREDIT COURSES

ADVANCED MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP
Grades 11, 12
Audition Required
Prerequisite: None - Theatre Arts, Chorus, or Dance recommended, but not required.

PRE-PROFESSIONAL MUSICAL THEATRE
Grades 12
Audition Required
Prerequisite: None - Theatre Arts, Chorus, or Dance recommended, but not required.

Students will enhance performance techniques specific to musical theatre including acting, singing, and dancing. Students will examine and appraise classic and contemporary musical theatre styles, structure, and content with an overall emphasis on performance. Participation in Academy-based performances are strongly encouraged and may be required.