American Musical

Description

The purpose of this assignment is to share the contributions of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in the history of American musical theatre. You may choose to focus on a single person or on a show that highlights the voices/stories of BIPOC. The person must have contributed to American musical theatre or the show must have premiered on Broadway or off-Broadway or regionally in America between the year 1866 and the present day. Identifying unique voices from communities too often overlooked by traditional textbooks is crucial to broadening the understanding and appreciation of storytelling from new and varied perspectives. This assignment will also help you become familiar with the following:1.Independent research in musical theatre history.2.Struggles, obstruction, and erasure of different cultures and voices in the theatre industry.3.The role of musical theatre in connecting with an audience.4.Paradigm-shifting creators, composers, writers, and performers who have contributed to a vibrant and diverse modern musical theatre industry.Task: You will need to decide on a single person to focus on, or a single show. The person must be BIPOC or the show must highlight BIPOC voices and storytelling. For concerns or for approval of topics, please inquire with your professor or T.A. Please utilize the resources at our library and the expertise of Lindsay Hansen Brown, our librarian specializing in this area, as needed. This is not a report. It is more than that –thorough, organized research, and persuasive and clear writing is required to earn high marks on this assignment.