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TPP 4746C, Section 1Musical Theatre AuditioningFall Semester, 2020MF 3:00-4:50 p.m. OnlineNOTE:This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the Professor.A new syllabus will be issued by the Professor should major changes occur.All changes will be communicated through WebcoursesEarl D. WeaverAssociate ProfessorOffice: T231E-mail: Earl.Weaver@ucf.eduPhone: (407) 823-5158Office Hours:Virtual office hourswill be by appointment.UCF Catalog Course DescriptionPrerequisite(s): Theatre major and grade of “C” (2.0) or better in DAA 2201C and TPP 3257C orTPP 2742C. Advanced musical theatre repertoire study in preparation for professional auditions.Student Learning OutcomesIn this course, the student will: Develop professional-level audition techniquesDevelop and expand audition repertoire for musical theatre auditionsEnhance development of vocal technique (breath, pitch, tone, intonation,articulation)Utilize Stanislavski acting technique as it relates to musical theatre performanceExplore repertoire written by musical theatre composers of various culturalbackgroundsDevelop a personal aesthetic related to audition preparation for musical theatreMethodology/AssessmentStudent learning outcomes will be assessed with: Performance of musical theatre repertoire in mock auditions Participation in classroom discussion and exercises Research and analysis of musical theatre show history and character breakdown
Syllabus for TPP 4746, MT Auditioning -- Page 2Sequence of Course Activity Faculty members are required to document students' academic activity at the beginning ofeach course. In order to document that you began this course, please complete the onlinesyllabus quiz by the end of the first week of classes, or as soon as possible after adding thecourse, but no later than August 29. Failure to do so will result in a delay in thedisbursement of your financial aid. Submission of a professional headshot and resume Active participation in all mock auditionsSchedule of ClassesDayMondayFridayDate8/248/28AssignmentZoom online class meetingZoom lecture on Nature of Aesthetics/BrandingMondayFriday8/319/4Mock Audition 1 online submissionMock Audition 2 online submissionMondayFriday9/79/11LABOR DAY HOLIDAYZoom discussion of Mock Auditions 1 and 2MondayFriday9/149/18Mock Audition 3 online submissionMock Audition 4 online submissionMondayFriday9/219/25Mock Audition 5 online submissionZoom discussion of Mock Auditions 3, 4, 5MondayFriday9/2810/2Mock Audition 6 online submissionMock Audition 7 online submissionMondayFriday10/510/9Mock Audition 8 online submissionZoom discussion of Mock Auditions 6, 7, 8
Syllabus for TPP 4746, MT Auditioning -- Page 3MondayFriday10/1210/16Mock Audition 9 online submissionMock Audition 10 online submissionMondayFriday10/1910/23Mock Audition 11 online submissionZoom discussion of Mock Auditions 9, 10, 11MondayFriday10/2610/30Mock Audition 12 online submissionMock Audition 13 online submissionMondayFriday11/211/6Mock Audition 14 online submissionZoom discussion of Mock Auditions 12, 13, 14MondayFriday11/911/13Mock Audition 15 online submissionMock Audition 16 online submissionMondayFriday11/1611/20Mock Audition 17 online submissionZoom discussion of Mock Audition 15, 16, 17MondayFriday11/2311/27Mock Audition 18 online submissionTHANKSGIVING HOLIDAYMondayFriday11/3012/4Mock Audition 19 online submissionZoom discussion of Mock Auditions 18, 19Grading PolicyIt is the assumption of the Professor that each student in this course begins with a clean slateupon which they build and earn points towards their final grade. Grades are not “given” – theyare “earned.” Therefore, equal weight will be placed on the following: Communication with the accompanistPreparation for and execution of audition materialProfessional attitude and appearanceClearly-demonstrated performance techniqueUse of discipline-specific vocabularyAny lowering of the final grade due to attendance problems will be completed once allassignment grades have been totaled.Grading questions should be discussed with the Professor by private appointment only. Nodiscussion of grades will occur during class time. Please be aware that all grading is subjective,and the Professor will make every attempt to clearly define what criteria was used in the
Syllabus for TPP 4746, MT Auditioning -- Page 4evaluation of your work. The grading scale for this course will be based on the followingsystem:Letter GradePercentageA97%A-95%B 90%B85%B-80%C 75%C70%C-65%D 60%D55%D-50%F49% and belowIncomplete GradesThe University of Central Florida catalog lists the following information regarding “incompletegrades”:A grade of “I” (Incomplete) may be assigned by the Professor when a student is unableto complete a course due to extenuating circumstances, and when all requirements canbe completed in a short time following the end of the term. The student is responsible toarrange with the Professor for the completion of the requirements of the course.Effective with incomplete grades assigned in the Fall semester 1997 and thereafter, astudent CANNOT graduate from the University with an “I” on the transcript. Theincomplete must be changed within one year of the last day of the semester attemptedor prior to graduation from the University, whichever comes first. Unresolvedincomplete grades automatically will be changed to “F” by the Registrar’s Office.Unresolved “I” grades in courses graded with “S” or “U” will be converted to “U.”Extra CreditNo extra credit is offered in this class. Period. Don’t ask for special treatment!!
Syllabus for TPP 4746, MT Auditioning -- Page 5Attendance PolicyIt is imperative you attend every required class coaching/online meeting and participate fully.You are part of a professional training program that places as much emphasis on self-disciplineas it does skill development. Careless attendance will not be tolerated.If you are ill, please notify the Professor as soon as possible and seek medical attention. If youmiss class due to illness, see a doctor or go to the Student Health Center.If you are unable to participate in a class session, it is your responsibility to notify theProfessor of your absence via phone or e-mail. Failure to do so will result in the absence beingmarked as unexcused.Any work missed due to EXCUSED absences may be made up through special arrangement withthe Professor. Work missed due to UNEXCUSED absences may not be made up, and you willsuffer the consequences of the work you missed.It is the policy of the University to reasonably accommodate absences due to observed religiousholidays and/or University-sanctioned events whereby a student will be representing UCF.However, the student is responsible for any material covered during the absence(s). YOU mustinform the Professor in writing two weeks prior to being away. Please also notify any classmateswho will be affected by your absence(s) so alternate arrangements can be made for the class(es)you will miss.Emergencies will be handled individually and at the discretion of the Professor. Writtenverification will be required for extenuating circumstances.Required Materials for This Course Up-to-date, professional quality picture and resumeNotebook for audition repertoireRecommended Texts for This Course Show by Show (5th Edition) (Stanley Green)Acting in Musical Theatre: A Comprehensive Course by Joe Deer and Rocco Del VeraThe Actor Sings by Kevin RobisonAuditioning for the Musical Theatre by Fred SilverAudition by Michael ShurtleffHow to Audition for the Musical Theatre by Donald OliverNext! Auditioning for the Musical Theatre by Steven Alper
Syllabus for TPP 4746, MT Auditioning -- Page 6Core Policy StatementsRequired Statement Regarding COVID-19To protect members of our community, everyone is required to wear a facial covering inside allcommon spaces including classrooms. Please gencyCOVIDReturnPolicy.pdf)Students who choose not to wear facial coverings will be asked to leave the classroom by theinstructor. If they refuse to leave the classroom or put on a facial covering, they may beconsidered disruptive (please see the Golden Rule for student behavior expectations). Facultyhave the right to cancel class if the safety and well-being of class members are in jeopardy.Students will be responsible for the material that would have been covered in class as providedby the instructor.Depending on the course of the pandemic during the semester, the university may make changesto the way classes are offered. If that happens, please look for announcements or messages inWebcourses@UCF or Knights email about changes specific to this course.COVID-19 and Illness NotificationStudents who believe they may have a COVID-19 diagnosis should contact UCF Student HealthServices (407-823-2509) AS SOON AS POSSIBLE so proper contact tracing procedures can takeplace.Students should not come to campus if they are ill, are experiencing any symptoms of COVID19, have tested positive for COVID, or if anyone living in their residence has tested positive or issick with COVID-19 symptoms.CDC guidance for COVID-19 symptoms is located mptoms-testing/symptoms.html)Students should contact their instructor(s) as soon as possible if they miss class for any illnessreason to discuss reasonable adjustments that might need to be made. When possible, studentsshould contact their instructor(s) before missing class.In Case of Faculty IllnessIf the instructor falls ill during the semester, there may be changes to this course, includinghaving a backup instructor take over the course. Please look for announcements or mail inWebcourses@UCF or Knights email for any alterations to this course.Course Accessibility and Disability COVID-19 Supplemental StatementAccommodations may need to be added or adjusted should this course shift from an on-campusto a remote format. Students with disabilities should speak with their instructor and shouldcontact sas@ucf.edu to discuss specific accommodations for this or other courses.
Syllabus for TPP 4746, MT Auditioning -- Page 7Using Zoom for Remote InstructionBecause of the continued remote instruction requirement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, thiscourse will use Zoom for some synchronous (“real time”) class meetings. Meeting dates andtimes will be scheduled through Webcourses@UCF and should appear on your calendar.Please take the time to familiarize yourself with Zoom by visiting the UCF Zoom Guides athttps://cdl.ucf.edu/support/webcourses/zoomYou may choose to use Zoom on your mobile device (phone or tablet).Things to Know About Zoom: You will join all Zoom class meetings through Webcourses for this course. Click on the “Zoom”link on the left side of your course, and you will find all the scheduled Zoom meetings for thesemester. The Zoom sessions are recorded.Improper classroom behavior is not tolerated within Zoom sessions and may result in areferral to the Office of Student Conduct.You can contact Webcourses@UCF Support at https://cdl.ucf.edu/support/webcourses/ if you have any technical issues accessing Zoom.Academic IntegrityStudents should familiarize themselves with UCF’s Rules of Conduct at:http://osc.sdes.ucf.edu/process/rocAccording to Section 1, “Academic Misconduct,” students are prohibited from engaging in:1. Unauthorized assistance: Using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information orstudy aids in any academic exercise unless specifically authorized by the instructor of record.The unauthorized possession of examination or course-related material also constitutescheating.2. Communication to another through written, visual, electronic, or oral means: Thepresentation of material which has not been studied or learned, but rather was obtainedthrough someone else’s efforts and used as part of an examination, course assignment, orproject.3. Commercial Use of Academic Material: Selling of course material to another person, student,and/or uploading course material to a third-party vendor without authorization or without theexpress written permission of the university and the instructor. Course materials include butare not limited to class notes, Instructor’s PowerPoints, course syllabi, tests, quizzes, labs,instruction sheets, homework, study guides, handouts, etc.4. Falsifying or misrepresenting the student’s own academic work.5. Plagiarism: Using or appropriating another’s work without any indication of the source,thereby attempting to convey the impression that such work is the student’s own.
Syllabus for TPP 4746, MT Auditioning -- Page 86. Multiple Submissions: Submitting the same academic work for credit more than once withoutthe express written permission of the instructor.7. Helping another violate academic behavior standards.For more information about Academic Integrity, consult the International Center for AcademicIntegrity at http://academicintegrity.orgResponses to Academic Dishonesty, Plagiarism, or CheatingStudents should also familiarize themselves with the procedures for academic misconduct inUCF’s student handbook, The Golden e.pdfUCF faculty members have a responsibility for students’ education and the value of a UCFdegree, and so seek to prevent unethical behavior and when necessary respond to academicmisconduct. Penalties can include a failing grade in an assignment or in the course,suspension or expulsion from the university, and/or a “Z Designation” on a student’s officialtranscript indicating academic dishonesty, where the final grade for this course will be precededby the letter Z. For more information about the Z Designation, seehttp://goldenrule.sdes.ucf.edu/zgrade“The Golden Rule”Violations of student academic behavior standards are outlined in the Golden Rule, theUniversity of Central Florida’s Student Handbook (http://www.ucf.edu/goldenrule/ ). As a UCFstudent, you are held responsible for knowing what is listed in “The Golden Rule” handbook.As reflected in the UCF creed, integrity and scholarship are core values that should guide ourconduct and decisions as members of the UCF community. Plagiarism and cheating contradictthese values, and so are very serious academic offenses. Penalties can include a failing gradein an assignment or in the course, or suspension or expulsion from the university. Students areexpected to familiarize themselves with and follow the University’s Rules of Conduct (seehttp://www.osc.sdes.ucf.edu/).Course Accessibility StatementThe University of Central Florida is committed to providing access and inclusion for allpersons with disabilities. Students with disabilities who need disability-related access in thiscourse must be officially registered with Student Accessibility Services (SAS)(http://sas.sdes.ucf.edu/) (Ferrell Commons 185, sas@ucf.edu, phone 407-823-2371) in orderto receive accommodations.Through Student Accessibility Services, a Course Accessibility Letter may be created and sentto professors, which informs faculty of potential access and accommodations that might bereasonable. Determining reasonable access and accommodations requires consideration of thecourse design, course learning objectives and the individual academic and course barriersexperienced by the student.
Syllabus for TPP 4746, MT Auditioning -- Page 9Campus Safety StatementEmergencies on campus are rare, but if one should arise during class, everyone needs to worktogether. Students should be aware of their surroundings and familiar with some basic safetyand security concepts. In case of an emergency, dial 911 for assistance. Every UCF classroom contains an emergency procedure guide posted on a wall near thedoor. Students should make a note of the guide’s physical location and review the onlineversion at http://emergency.ucf.edu/emergency guide.html Students should know the evacuation routes from each of their classrooms and have a planfor finding safety in case of an emergency. If there is a medical emergency during class, students may need to access a first-aid kit orAED (Automated External Defibrillator). To learn where those are located, seehttp://www.ehs.ucf.edu/AEDlocations-UCF (click on link from menu on left). To stay informed about emergency situations, students can sign up to receive UCF textalerts by going to https://my.ucf.edu and logging in. Click on “Student Self Service”located on the left side of the screen in the toolbar, scroll down to the blue “PersonalInformation” heading on the Student Center screen, click on “UCF Alert”, fill out theinformation, including e-mail address, cell phone number, and cell phone provider, click“Apply” to save the changes, and then click “OK.” Students with special needs related to emergency situations should speak with theirinstructors outside of class. To learn about how to manage an active-shooter situation on campus or elsewhere, considerviewing this video (https://youtu.be/NIKYajEx4pk)Make-Up Assignments for Authorized University Events or Co-curricular ActivitiesStudents who represent the university in an authorized event or activity and who are unable tomeet a course deadline due to a conflict with that event must provide the instructor withdocumentation in advance to arrange a make-up. No penalty will be applied. For moreinformation, see the UCF policy larActivities.pdfReligious ObservancesStudents must notify their instructor in advance if they intend to miss class for a religiousobservance. For more information, see the UCF policy .020ReligiousObservancesFINALOct17.pdf
S y l l a b u s f o r T P P 4 7 4 6 , M T A u d i t i o n i n g - - P a g e 10Deployed Active Duty Military StudentsStudents who are deployed active duty military and/or National Guard personnel and requireaccommodation should contact their instructors as soon as possible after the semester beginsand/or after they receive notification of deployment to make related arrangements.Course CoachingSince Theatre requires the use of mind, voice, and body, there might be situations requiring acertain amount of physical contact between you and the Professor and/or other students. If thispresents a problem for you, please see the Professor immediately.Course Performance ContentThere may be material presented in this class containing controversial themes (i.e., profanity,sexuality, violence, religion, etc.). If you suspect your performance material may be offensiveto classmates, please be respectful and notify everyone before performing. You have the rightto excuse yourself from class should you find class performance material offensive.Theatre UCF StandardsIt is the intent of the Theatre department administration and faculty to provide a clear and simpleset of policies that guide rehearsals and classrooms to insure a safe and comfortable space forlearning.These guidelines are based on the Chicago Theatre Standards and have been adapted for the University ofCentral Florida. These standards will be in effect for all learning environments under the auspices of theUCF Theatre program, to include classes and rehearsals. Providing a safe and welcoming environment isintrinsic to learning."Arts environments require risk, courage, vulnerability, and investment of our physical, emotional andintellectual selves. We seek to nurture spaces with strong safety nets that support that ethos withoutcompromising a visceral and authentic experience for artists and audiences in our learning environmentand for our artists and audiences.”You can find the entire document at this link:http://theatre.cah.ucf.edu/files/Theatre UCF Standards.pdfRequired Email/Internet AccessYou will be expected to have daily access to the internet and e-mail, since I will be e-mailingyou constantly about assignment updates, addi
E-mail: Earl.Weaver@ucf.edu Phone: (407) 823-5158 Office Hours: Virtual office hours will be by appointment. UCF Catalog Course Description Prerequisite(s): Theatre major and grade of “C” (2.0) or better in DAA 2201C and TPP 3257C or TPP 2742C. Advanced musical theatre re
