Dream Roles Guidelines

Dream Roles Guidelines:

1. The role must be one that you could realistically play on a professional stage within the next 5-10 years.

2. This means the role should be type & gender appropriate. Exceptions to this guideline would have to be

adequately justified by the student and accepted by the professor before receiving permission to be used for

the project.

3. You must secure the complete piano score & libretto for your chosen dream role (this may affect your choice of

role based on material availability). Further, you will need to create a rehearsal schedule for yourself and

members of your selected cast that includes your assigned in-class rehearsal time, the guest participant’s photo

shoot during Week 3, at least 2 out of class rehearsals, the evening dress rehearsals as stated in this document

and your syllabus, and the final performances. This rehearsal schedule must be signed by your cast to indicate

their acknowledgment of their commitment to this project. They must also include their contact information

(e-mail & phone). Your show materials, signed rehearsal schedule and role approval form (as provided in this

packet), are due by Master Class on THURSDAY, SEPT. 10th during the third week of classes. You are certainly

welcome to turn these materials in sooner to expedite the commencement of your individual rehearsal

processes.

4. You will be expected to prepare 2 pieces from your chosen role. This should include a solo and a group piece.

Remember a group piece is as small as a duet. You are highly encouraged to keep your group numbers small.

The more people you recruit, the more schedules you have to coordinate. You will also need to include a

segment of connective dialogue as part of your presentation. This may require some editing since your

selected songs may not occur concurrent to one another in the script. Final script edits must be approved by

the professor. Your presentations need to be staged, choreographed (if applicable), use appropriate props,

very limited rehearsal furniture for set pieces, & costumed in representative apparel. These technical elements

should be sufficient to reflect the tone of the role/show. If you have questions about these requirements,

please ask the professor as soon as possible.

5. You will also select an additional solo piece from a second choice dream role which will be combined into a

medley with your classmates to be performed as the opening number of the concerts. This piece should be

selected no later than your lesson time during the 3rd week of classes.

6. Within one week of the approval of your role & piece selections by the professor, you will need to provide

complete copies of your selected music and dialogue in your chosen performance order with cues written in to

the following people:

Copy 1*- The Accompanist- Pati Sayers (if a percussionist is available for the performances, you will need to

provided Pati with another copy of the music for which you would like percussion accompaniment)

Copies 2 & 3- The Professor- Tara Snyder (one of the copies will be given to the lighting designer)

Copies 4 & Beyond- Your Cast

7. It is your responsibility to arrange time to produce rehearsal recordings of your selected pieces with course

accompanist Pati Sayers, as soon as possible prior to beginning rehearsals on the pieces. This is particularly

true of dance pieces. DO NOT use original cast recordings, karaoke tracks, or any other commercially produced

accompaniment for rehearsal as it will provide you with incorrect performance tempos and will not be

representative of our performance band (which will only consist of piano and, possibly, a drum set).

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TPP 4271C- MT Voice VI Dream Roles Guidelines Tara Snyder-7/16/2015

8. You will be required to perform in at least one classmate’s presentation and you will participate in both nights of

the Dream Roles Concert performances as either performer, crew or both. Efforts will be made to keep any

one individual from having to perform in an excessive number of other performances. If your group piece

requires the talents of people not currently in your class, you must make sure these additional actors sign and

agree to your rehearsal schedule mentioned in item 3 above, ESPECIALLY the evening dress rehearsals &

performances during Week 16. The only rehearsals students from outside the class will be allowed to miss are

the in-class work-throughs of the shows, which occur toward the end of the term. If these students are

available, however, their participation is encouraged.

9. You will need to have e-mailed your professor digital copies of your H/R (in jpg or png format), resume (in PDF

format) and production photos (in jpg or png formats) for the Concert website no later than the beginning of

the 2nd week (Monday) of school.

10. A thorough written character & scene analysis will be required to accompany your performance work.

Guidelines for this paper include the following:

___ Research into production history of the show

___ Essential background/backstory information for your character

___ Identification of key conflicts, themes, time period and events essential to understanding

the plot, and specifically, how those are borne out in your two selected songs/scene(s)

___ Identification of super objective, objective hierarchy, obstacle(s), strategy, tactics/actions (use active

verbs), subtext, interior monologue based on lyrics from the selected songs, or from dialogue in the scene(s).

___ Identification of vocal technique and choices (grounded in Estill Voice Training Principles) that aid and underscore your

work/performance of your two selected songs/scenes

___ Analysis of character archetype based on research into character/comparison to similar characters/your own opinions and,

subsequently, why it is an appropriate choice for you based upon voice and character types

___ MLA format for works cited

This document will be due Tuesday, October 20th. You will also be presenting a 5-8 minute presentation on

Tuesday, October 20thabout your selected role and show based on your paper & accompanying research. You

may include aural/visual aides, but please let the professor know at least one week ahead of time to make

arrangements for the appropriate equipment to be in the room.

11. At least 10 printed copies of your headshot and resume must be provided to the professor by the 9th week of

class (Week ending October 23rd) for inclusion in casting packets. You will also be expected to help promote

the marketing efforts of the professor/producer throughout the process of the Concert’s development.

12. Each dream role will be given a specific master class rehearsal time slot. If you are not in the particular pieces

being rehearsed that day you are highly encouraged to come and observe your classmates’ process, but are not

required to be there. As stated in your syllabus, don’t wait until your assigned time to begin rehearsals

(especially those of you toward the end of the term)!

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13. Tentative Rehearsal Schedule:

Week1- Tuesday, Aug. 24th- Syllabus Review & Dream Roles Concert: A History

Week 3- Thursday, Sept. 10th- Guest Participants Photo Shoot- Wear Red- (Required for those not in Voice VI!)

Week 4- Tuesday, Sept. 15th- DR Photo Shoot & Rehearsal Orientation- Wear Orange

Week 5- Tuesday, Sept. 22nd- Lindsay Thursday, Sept. 24- Abigail

Week 6- Tuesday, Sept. 29th- Leigh Thursday, Oct. 1st- DR Medley Rehearsal

Week 7- Tuesday, Oct. 6th- Mid-Term Rehearsal Thursday, Oct. 8th- Mid-Term Concert (Non DR material)

Week 8- Tuesday, Oct. 13th- Lauren Thursday, Oct. 15th- DR Medley Rehearsal

Week 9- Tuesday, Oct. 20th- Papers & Presentations Due Thursday, Oct. 22nd- Austin

Week 10- Tuesday, Oct. 27th- Salvatore Thursday, Oct. 29th- Tyler

Week 11- Tuesday, Nov. 3rd- Fo’i Thursday, Nov. 5th - Lindsey

Week 12- Tuesday, Nov. 10th- Gabe Thursday, Nov. 12th- Ashley

Week 13- Tuesday, Nov. 17th- Khalifa Thursday, Nov. 19th- DR Medley Reh. w/Pati

Week 14- Tuesday, Nov. 24th- Night 1 Work-through (during class time)

Week 15- Tuesday, Dec. 1st- Finish Night 1 Work-through/Begin Night 2 Work-through (during class time)

Thursday, Dec. 3rd –Finish Night 2 Work-through (during class time)

Week 16- Tues. Dec. 8 & Thurs. Dec. 10- Night 1 Dress Rehearsals-6:00-10:00 p.m., Black Box

Sat. Dec. 12th- Final: Night 1 Perf.- 7:00 p.m.

Wed. Dec. 9 & Fri. Dec. 11- Night 2 Dress Rehearsals- 6:00-10:00 p.m., Black Box

Week 17- Sun. Dec. 13th- Night 2 Perf.- 4:00 p.m./ Possible Callbacks for Industry Guests after show

Mon. Dec. 14th- Possible Callbacks for Industry Guests

Vocal technique will be emphasized throughout the process of working on these pieces. You will work on them

during lesson times. However, the dream role goes beyond just vocal technique, and you should spend time

developing the acting (dancing?) element(s) of these characters as well.

14. You must contribute to set-up/tear-down process for the concerts. This includes helping with load-in/load-out

of furniture from departmental storage to the Black Box and back at a time that is convenient for the

departmental production manager during Week 16/17.

15. Students will be expected to contribute to the reception to be held on opening night of the Dream Roles

Concert. These contributions may be financial or provisional (i.e.food, drinks, flatware, etc.) and will be due by

Thursday, Dec. 3rd (unless the items are perishable, in which circumstances, arrangements for delivery will be

made individually with the professor).

16. Unless specifically stated to the contrary, all requirements listed in this document for the Dream Roles Concert

are graded.

17. We will work around departmental rehearsal schedules/classes only in terms of your evening commitments.

Work is NOT an excuse (this includes professional performance gigs as per the student handbook!) Put this on your calendars now!

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Approval Form for Dream Role (Due Tuesday, Sept. 8th! Final Approval is dependent upon presentation of score/libretto to professor.)

Your Name: Name of Role:

Name of Show:

Selected Songs/Scenes:

Brief synopsis of character & his/her arc:

Venue in which you envision playing this role: When do you envision playing this role?

Why is this role appropriate for your dream role?

Names of students appearing in your final performance and in what capacity?

(Remember you must secure their permission before listing them on this form)

Student’s Signature:_______________________________________________Date: ______________

Professor’s Signature: _____________________________________________Date:_______________

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Rehearsal Schedule for Dream Role

My Scheduled In-Class Rehearsal:_____________________________________________

Photo-Shoot (Check all applicable): _______Thursday, Sept. 10th, 1:00-2:20 (for participants not enrolled in Voice VI)

_______ Tuesday, Sept. 15th, 1:00-2:20

Rehearsals Outside Class Time (Minimum of 2): ____________________________________________

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Additional Outside Rehearsals:

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In-Class Work-Throughs (All required for class members): Tuesday, Nov. 24th & Tuesday, Dec. 1st: Night 1

1:00-2:20- Studio 3

Tuesday, Dec. 1st & Thursday, Dec. 3rd: Night 2

1:00-2:20- Studio 3

Dress Rehearsals (All required for class members): Tuesday-Friday, December 8-11, 6:00-10:00 p.m.- Black Box Theatre

(Night 1 rehearses Tuesday & Thursday for those not enrolled in Voice VI

Night 2 rehearses Wednesday & Friday for those not enrolled in Voice VI)

(Please indicate if you have outside cast members who aren’t available for a set of rehearsals & which set

______________________________________________________________________________________)

Performances: Night 1- Saturday, December 12- 7:00-9:00 p.m.- Black Box Theatre

Night 2- Sunday, December 13- 4:00-6:00 p.m.- Black Box Theatre

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Rehearsal Schedule for Dream Role

Contact Information for Cast:

Name: E-mail: Phone: Signature:

Attention Cast Members not enrolled in Voice VI- you will be contacted for your headshot and a brief

bio during the 4th week of classes. Please have this information electronically submitted by Week 5

(i.e. no later than Friday, October 25th)

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