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Musical Theatre Flashcards

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  1. Which of the following musicals is considered a 'sung-through' or 'through-composed' work, meaning it has little to no spoken dialogue?

    Answer: Les Misérables

    Les Misérables uses almost entirely sung dialogue and transitions, making it a through-composed musical with virtually no spoken text.

  2. In LAMDA Musical Theatre, 'connecting with the lyric' means the performer should:

    Answer: Genuinely feel and communicate the emotional truth of the words as though experiencing them for the first time

    Connecting with the lyric means internalising the emotional meaning so the performance feels authentic and immediate rather than rehearsed.

  3. The 'I Want' song is a recognised convention in musical theatre. What is its dramatic function?

    Answer: To reveal the protagonist's deepest desire and set their journey in motion

    The 'I Want' song establishes the protagonist's core desire, effectively launching the dramatic action and telling the audience what the story is about.

  4. When preparing a LAMDA Musical Theatre examination piece, why is it important to understand the dramatic context of your chosen song?

    Answer: Because understanding where the song sits in the story informs authentic character motivation and truthful performance

    Knowing the song's dramatic context gives the performer genuine motivation, making the performance specific and believable rather than generic.

  5. Kander and Ebb are the composer-lyricist team behind which iconic musical?

    Answer: Chicago

    John Kander (music) and Fred Ebb (lyrics) wrote Chicago (1975), as well as Cabaret and other landmark musicals.

  6. In musical theatre, what does 'stage business' refer to?

    Answer: Small, specific physical actions a performer uses to add detail and truth to a scene

    Stage business refers to detailed, purposeful physical actions — fiddling with a prop, adjusting clothing — that add realism and dimension to a performance.

  7. Which vocal register is characterised by a lighter, higher quality of sound and is often used for softer, more intimate moments in musical theatre?

    Answer: Head voice (falsetto)

    Head voice (or falsetto in males) produces a lighter, airier tone that is effective for tender, introspective, or high-lying passages in musical theatre.