MUSICAL THEATER CRITIQUE FORM

Musical/Composer_______________________________________________________

Location of Performance________________________Date________________________________
Attach program or ticket stubs…

1. Analyze and discuss the plot of the musical. (30 pts)
a. What happens in the beginning?
b. What happens in the middle?
c. What happens in the ending?
d. Is there a subplot?
e. Does this musical have a protagonist-antagonist conflict?
f. What is the theme?

2. What kinds of songs are in this musical? (10 pts)

a. Are there ballads?
b. Rhythm songs or jump tunes?
c. Narrative songs?
d. Dramatic songs ?
e. Special songs?

3. Is there dancing in the musical? (10 pts)
a. What types of dance are used?
b. Is there a dance that is narrative?
c. Is there a dance that reveals character?
d. Is there a dance that is funny?
e. Is there a dance that contributes to the mood of a scene?

4. Describe the quality of singing in the production? Was the diction clear? Did you understand the text when they spoke? When the actors sang? Was the vocal tone clear and pleasing, brassy, irritating, metallic, etc? (20 pts)

5. Describe the set as specifically as you can…design, color, etc. How did it contribute to the overall production? Did it enhance it or detract from it? (10 pts)

6. Describe the costumes as specifically as you can. How did the costuming contribute to the overall production? (10 pts)

7. What was the overall effect of the music, drama, and dance? Was this a successful production? If so, why? (10 pts)

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