MUSICAL THEATRE

INSTRUCTOR:  RACHEL FIGG

Rachel  is a music teacher and seasoned homeschooling mom of four. With a degree in Music Education, Rachel has over 25 years of experience in music instruction. Her career includes providing private lessons and serving for seven years as an elementary music teacher in Greenville County Schools, where she successfully secured a grant to initiate a band program.

Rachel is also the founder of Spark Schooling, an innovative online homeschool program. At Spark Schooling, she teaches classes and collaborates with a team of educators to provide comprehensive lessons in Art, Music, Physical Education, and STEM to homeschool families around the world.  Outside of her educational commitments, Rachel actively participates in her church worship team and teaches swim classes. She also enjoys unwinding by listening to podcasts, reading books, and adventuring with her family. 

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MUSICAL THEATRE

Target Level:  7th - 12th Grades

A dynamic, collaborative musical theatre experience where students develop skills in acting, singing, and movement while working together to create and perform musical numbers.

Step into the world of musical theatre in this exciting, student-driven class! Each semester, students will build skills in acting, singing, and movement while learning how to bring musical numbers to life on stage. The first half of each semester focuses on developing stage presence, vocal technique, choreography, and character work through engaging exercises and rehearsals. In the second half, students collaborate on staging, directing, and designing their performance.
Each semester will culminate in a live showcase featuring a mix of solos, small-group numbers, and ensemble pieces. Whether you're new to theatre or a seasoned performer, this class fosters creativity, teamwork, and confidence, providing a welcoming space for all skill levels.
Students may join either semester, as both follow a balanced structure of skill-building and performance preparation.

TENTATIVE OUTLINE:
Semester 1: Musical Theatre Revue – Exploring Performance Styles

Students will work on selected musical theatre pieces from a variety of shows, gaining experience in different performance styles.

• Weeks 1-2: Introduction to Musical Theatre – Acting, Singing, Movement Basics
• Weeks 3-4: Character Development & Storytelling in Song
• Weeks 5-6: Choreography & Stage Movement
• Weeks 7-8: Staging & Blocking for Musical Numbers
• Weeks 9-10: Rehearsals – Fine-Tuning Acting, Singing, and Dance Elements
• Weeks 11-12: Dress Rehearsal & Final Performance

Final Performance: A musical revue featuring selected group numbers, solos, and duets from a variety of musicals.

Semester 2: Student-Led Showcase - Creative Collaboration

Students will take a more active role in shaping their performances, selecting material, directing scenes, and designing creative elements.

• Weeks 1-2: Introduction & Skill Refresh – Acting, Singing, Movement Exercises
• Weeks 3-4: Student Song & Scene Selection, Group Collaboration Begins
• Weeks 5-6: Staging, Blocking, and Choreography – Student-Directed Elements
• Weeks 7-8: Rehearsals & Refining Performances
• Weeks 9-10: Technical Elements – Costumes, Props, Transitions
• Weeks 11-12: Dress Rehearsal & Final Performance

Final Performance: A student-led musical theatre showcase, where students have input in song selection, staging, and performance design.

Schedule:

Thursday. 12:15  - 1:45 PM

September 11 - December 4, 2025

Thanksgiving - Week of November 24, 2025

Winter Break - December 15 - January 8, 2026

Spring Break - March 16, 2026

Tuition:  $480  (Full year)   $240 (One Semester