This document provides information about a webquest on the history of musical theater. It outlines the tasks, process, evaluation, and credits. For the task, students research the definition and history of musical theater through various online resources and choose a decade or musical to focus on. In the process, students include three elements along with a performance related to their topic. They are evaluated based on a written report and performance. The conclusion notes that musical theater has endured as a way for people to find entertainment and release stress.

2. Introduction Introduction Task Process Evaluati on Conc lusion C redits Home Musical Theater has had a significant impact on American culture as well as the culture impacting musical theater. Students will analyze the effects of history on musical theater and how musical theater has had long term effects on history. This quest will search the history of musical theater as well as identify reasons that this amazing art form has continued to entertain people for centuries.

5. Oklahoma! 2009 CSS Theater Archive

8. Process Introduction Task Process Evaluati on Conc lusion C redits Home NOTE: External web link may open in your default web browser window. Your process should include three of the following PLUS a performance related to your content. Yep. That’s why you’re here! *Research a musical time period and include costuming and makeup techniques. *Include a famous actor, singer, or dancer of the show or time period. *Use historical references to validate your project. *Find interesting trivia about the time period or a specific production. *Use movie or music clips. Please. 1940’s Radio Revue Fall 2009

10. Scene from OKLAHOMA! 2009 CSS Theater Archive

12. Evaluation Introduction Task Process Evaluati on Conc lusion C redits Home Written work. Student turns in a polished look document that fits MLA style with proper citation. The paper has been well organized and thought out the report in orderly fashion. The paper will be double-spaced typed. The student uses appropriate language for the paper and correct grammar. The student will use at least three (3) references for a well-rounded paper. Use of comparison, contrast, and/or metaphors will add flavor to the report. Use of photos or documents and video or audio are of good quality and condition. Here’s how to score well. Performance. The student has clearly read/studied the material by demonstrating well thought out scene work through the following: properly slating, vocal projection, good pacing and diction, posture appropriate to the character, appropriate language, singing aloud to fit the character, dance/movement is appropriate to the style of scene or time period. The performance will be full of energy and well planned and rehearsed and memorized.

13. Conclusion Introduction Task Process Evaluati on Conc lusion C redits Home Musical Theater is an art form that has proved the test of time. When life gets tough, people have always gone to the theater, seen a show, witnessed a dance, or released stress laughing at comedy. Here is a great quote:

14. Credits Introduction Task Process Evaluati on Conc lusion C redits Home Images provided by: The Colorado Springs School Theater archives Google images Paula Scarbrough, private collection Written documents provided by: Syllabus of Paula Scarbrough, CSS Theater http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musical_theatre http://www.pbs.org/wnet/broadway/resources.h tml http://www.musicals101.com/ http://www.rnh .com http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/That's_Entertai nment http://www.ibdb.com/i ndex.php