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Learn how to improve skills as a performer — from students and coaches participating in the 2012 National High School Musical Theater Awards, as captured in the PBS series, Broadway or Bust.
Funding for Broadway or Bust was provided by the Anne Ray Charitable Trust and public television viewers. Broadway or Bust is a co-production of WGBH Boston and Lance K. Shultz, in association with the National High School Musical Theater Awards.
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Acting in Vocal PerformanceIn this video adapted from Broadway or Bust, a young singer works with a coach on the Dreamgirls song “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going.” |
6-12 |
Video |
Choreographing Large GroupsIn this video from Broadway or Bust, a choreographer works with an ensemble to prepare an opening dance number. |
6-12 |
Video |
Connecting Emotion to LyricsThis video from Broadway or Bust shows how a singer can make a personal connection to a song. |
6-12 |
Video |
Dealing with RejectionIn this video from the Broadway or Bust website, coaches and young performers share how they cope with rejection. |
6-12 |
Video |
Dealing with Stage FrightIn this video from the Broadway or Bust website, coaches and students comment on how to manage stage fright. |
6-12 |
Video |
Female Student's Winning SoloIn this video from Broadway or Bust, a young singer performs the song “Disneyland” from the musical Smile. |
6-12 |
Video |
Male Student's Winning SoloIn this video from Broadway or Bust, a winner performs the song "Il Mondo Era Vuoto" from The Light in the Piazza. |
6-12 |
Video |
Michael Feinstein Advises on Interpreting LyricsIn this video adapted from Broadway or Bust, singer and pianist Michael Feinstein performs and coaches a student performer in George and Ira Gershwin’s song “They Can’t Take That Away from Me.” |
6-12 |
Video |
Preparing to PerformIn this video from Broadway or Bust, a coach helps a performer prepare the title song from The Light in the Piazza. |
6-12 |
Video |
Vocal CoachingIn this video from the Broadway or Bust website, a vocal coach describes how he works with student performers and encourages them to take risks. |
6-12 |
Video |
