¡Viva la Zarzuela!
¡Viva la Zarzuela!
Students are the star players in a bi-lingual musical theater production of the genre of zarzuela. All workshop participants will learn to sing, dance and act. At the end of the artistic residency, students will have the opportunity to perform for their peers in a final showcase.
What is Zarzuela?
Zarzuela (pronounced zaarz.weh.luh) is a musical theater genre from Spain that alternates between spoken and sung scenes. It incorporates operatic and popular songs as well as dance. It is analogous to American operetta and musical theater. The word zarzuela may have derived from the name of a Royal hunting lodge known as the Palacio de la Zarzuela, near Madrid, where allegedly this type of entertainment was first presented at their royal court.
Curriculum Goals:
Each class will:
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Learn a song, a dance and an acting scene
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Co-create via script writing activities, two dramatic scenes in the zarzuela (in English translation, and situated New York City)
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Understand what a zarzuela is
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Learn proper vocal, dance and acting technique
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Engage in discussion regarding life in 19th century Madrid, and how it relates to 21st century NYC
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Discuss themes regarding urban planning
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Engage in curriculum to learn basic stagecraft skills
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