Innovations
Golden age music places what as a central element in the conflicts of the story?
Moral struggle
What are the central values of the golden age?
family, community, country, responsibility, and faith.
A more sensible and fresh scrubbed look for ____.
women
Rodgers and Hammerstein
Oklahoma!, Carousel, The King and I, South Pacific, The Sound of Music
Describe Posture/Silhouette
Relaxed, but alert.
Is more ___ than musical comedy and emphasizes a belief in human goodness and faith over cynicism and trickery.
Sentimental
Shifts the centre of attention away from NYC to ____ locations.
rural
A more athletic look for ___.
men
Lerner and Loewe
My Fair Lady, Gigi, Camelot
Describe Degree of Formality
This world is relaxed, simple, and deliberately informal.
Places the ___ of the lyrics over the witty conceit of the lyricist.
poetry
Emphasis is placed on ____ work and struggle of the common person.
hard
T or F: stability, strength, independence, capability, and common sense all translate into the physical ideals of this style.
True
Frank Loesser
Guys and Dolls, The Most Happy Fella
Describe Gestural Vocabulary
Simplicity is key as self-conscious theatricality or florist is not typical for the normative characters.
Integrates the book, lyrics, music, and dance into the story ____ completely then in any other popular musical theatre form.
more
Characters are defined by the certainty of their moral stance & a clear understanding of ____ & ____ obstacles to achieving their goals.
internal & external
False: they opt for open collar shirts and rolled sleeves.
Boublil and Schonberg
Rehearsal Clothing
Male Presenting: khaki trousers that fit at the waist, long sleeve unbuttoned at the collar and sleeves rolled to the elbow, casual lace up shoes. Hair cut over the ears.
Female Presenting: dress or circle skirt that comes below the knee, short sleeves & an open neck line, no tights, must be able to see where your waist is, heels. Hair kept out of face.
Makes songs the primary element of the ____, creating character-changing dramatic journeys, not just static ruminations on feeling.
action
For the 1st time, we see emotional & psychological struggle expressed in the same way they are in plays or in ____.
films
T or F: Flappers would fit in this era
False, they are out of fashion for this world.
Cole Porter
Kiss Me, Kate
Guess what 2 songs Ashley's singing!
A Trip to the Library - She Loves Me
The Beast In You - Goldilocks