Production Dramaturgy for Music Theatre

Studienprogramm

Department	Voice, (Music Theatre) Direction
Programme Duration	4 semesters
Possible Start	Winter semester
Language	German
Admission Requirements	Bachelor's degree or equivalent Advanced musical ability in the programme subject which must be demonstrated in the audition exam
Audition Exam	For winter semester: May/June Exact dates for the upcoming Examination Week can be found here. Participation is only possible after successful completion of an application and the resulting invitation.
Admission Regulations	Admission Regulations (PDF, 190 KB) - only available in German

For the study programme Production Dramaturgy for Music Theatre will be a pre-selection. The pre-selection is based on a written concept in German that is to be submitted subsequent to the application period. Applicants are informed about the results in writing via the application portal.

Procedure

Please upload the German-language written concept to be submitted (in PDF format) in your Muvac profile and make it available for application.

Requirements Concept

From a list of music theatre works to be announced by 16 April 2021, a piece is to be selected for which a written concept must be submitted by 27. May 2021.
The concept elaboration should be 4 to 8 pages long.
Attached layouts, drawings and photos of the imagined features are explicitly welcome.

List of works

Will be emailed to you on 16 April 2021 via Muvac (please check your spam folder if you have not received an email by 17 April).

Audition Exam Process	The audition exam for the master's programme in Production Dramaturgy for Music Theatre is comprised of two parts: A theoretical component for which the applicant will choose from a selection of works. A practical component for which the scope and themes will be assigned. For further information regarding this study programme and the application process, we highly recommend you to contact the relevant academic adviser prior to applying.
Pre-requisites	The following must be submitted: a written staging concept for one of the selected works proof of practical experience in music theatre in dramaturgy or dramaturgical assistance in at least two musical theatre productions a small selection of texts you’ve written (or will prepare) about music theatre production – for example: production programs with substantial text, (university) essays, reviews or critiques, think pieces, commentaries, etc. proof of musical education
Theoretical Exam	During the theoretical component, emphasis is placed on: fundamental theoretical and practical theatre knowledge sound knowledge of the dramaturgical connections of the selected work analytical approach to compositional structure and context the ability (in writting) to discuss different readings and conceptions of the work
Practical Exam	During the practical component, the candidate’s aptitude will be assessed in the following areas: comprehensive verbal expression and communication skills sound ability to evaluate a rehearsal broad reflectivity ability to reference cultural-historical and contemporary contexts ability to creatively and motivationally convey and articulate conceptual design and scenic processes knowledge of the opera and theatre landscapes

Application
Application Deadline	For winter semester: 15 April
Application Fee	60,- €
Audition Exam	For winter semester: May/June

Studienprogramm

Master

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