Telling a Story: One of the Integral Functions of a Musical

ECU Author/Contributor (non-ECU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)

Megan Rebecca Daniel (Creator)

Institution

East Carolina University (ECU )

Web Site: http://www.ecu.edu/lib/

Abstract: "The beginning of an original theatre work always starts with a workshop , which is the initial staged performance of a musical or play after it has been written and rehearsed. My musical workshop , ""That's All She Wrote , € narrates the story of an aspiring young journalist. She takes a summer internship at a newspaper in her mother's home state of Minnesota. Although she's not enthused by her plans for the summer , she boards a train with an open mind , knowing this is the first step in her journey to work for The New York Times. Through her job she meets Mason , a paper mill delivery boy. At first their affair is fun and aloof , but then the two begin to fall in love. Riley is bombarded for the first time with the all-consuming and confusing aspects of love. When confronted with news that could change the projection of their relationship , Riley grapples with following her heart or her mind , and tries to navigate the pangs of love without compromising her own ambitions. ""That's All She Wrote€ incorporates acting , spoken word , dance and song. The book and lyrics of the musical has been written by me and has music composed by one of my peers , Collin Yates. The score of this piece is guitar-based. This musical workshop is produced through the Fifth Street Players student-run theatre company. My musical workshop benefits all School of Theatre and Dance majors who work on it , providing the unique opportunity for students to work on a musical from it's nebulous to production. Many aspiring actors and actresses dream about originating a role , and to originate a role , one has to become involved in an original theatrical work. The musical provides the unique opportunity for students to work on a musical from it's nebulous to production. There's no precedent as to how the show should be performed , giving large creative freedom and responsibility to all involved."

Additional Information

Publication

Honors Project

Language: English

Date: 2017

Keywords

Story-telling, musical

Subjects

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