More Than Just Song and Dance: Radically Reimagining the Musical Theatre Classroom, 2022
Scope and Content Note
The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.
The media components consist of U-matic tapes, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays and changed to digital submissions in 2020. There are also a handful of audiocassette tapes and one USB. The media components are stored onsite at the Archives.
Dates
- 2022
Creator
- Nadal, Zoe Grace (Person)
Conditions Governing Use
The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.
Extent
106 pages (106 pages)
Language of Materials
From the record group: English
From the record group: Chinese
From the record group: Spanish; Castilian
Overview
"This MFA research study explores the essential pedagogical and methodological components of a critically engaged musical theatre class. The racist roots of musical theatre, coupled with ongoing issues of representation in the industry, present a multitude of challenges for K-12 educators seeking to teach this art form in a more inclusive and relevant way. Critical pedagogy, antiracist educational frameworks and critically oriented approaches to drama education offer educators support in radically reimagining musical theatre education for historically marginalized high school students. Reflexivity and the impact of identity on teaching practice are also discussed. Interviews with musical theatre educators of color revealed the importance of critically examining the musical theatre canon, and of centering the voices, identities and lived experiences of students of color both in the classroom and in extracurricular rehearsal spaces. This document concludes by offering future possibilities for research and for White musical theatre educators' teaching practice." -- Abstract
Physical Location
RG 010.01D Performing Arts
Physical Description
106 pages
Repository Details
Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository
Walker Building, Room 223
120 Boylston Street
Boston Massachusetts 02116 United States
(617) 824-8301
archives@emerson.edu