LAMDA Musical Theatre 4

Question 1

Which of the following musicals is considered a 'sung-through' or 'through-composed' work, meaning it has little to no spoken dialogue?

Accepted Answer

Les Misérables

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Chicago

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Cabaret

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A Chorus Line

Question 2

In LAMDA Musical Theatre, 'connecting with the lyric' means the performer should:

Accepted Answer

Genuinely feel and communicate the emotional truth of the words as though experiencing them for the first time

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Memorise every word of the lyric perfectly before the exam

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Sing louder on emotionally charged lyrics

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Choose lyrics from classical Tin Pan Alley repertoire

Question 3

The 'I Want' song is a recognised convention in musical theatre. What is its dramatic function?

Accepted Answer

To reveal the protagonist's deepest desire and set their journey in motion

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To introduce the antagonist and establish conflict

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To provide comic relief early in the first act

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To signal the end of the first act with a climactic moment

Question 4

When preparing a LAMDA Musical Theatre examination piece, why is it important to understand the dramatic context of your chosen song?

Accepted Answer

Because understanding where the song sits in the story informs authentic character motivation and truthful performance

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So you can recite background information about the show if asked by the examiner

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To ensure the song's duration fits within the allocated exam time

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Because LAMDA requires a written essay on each song's context

Question 5

Kander and Ebb are the composer-lyricist team behind which iconic musical?

Accepted Answer

Chicago

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Sweeney Todd

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Into the Woods

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The King and I

Question 6

In musical theatre, what does 'stage business' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Small, specific physical actions a performer uses to add detail and truth to a scene

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The commercial aspects of producing a show such as ticketing and marketing

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The union regulations governing performer working hours

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The blocking chart created by the director during rehearsal

Question 7

Which vocal register is characterised by a lighter, higher quality of sound and is often used for softer, more intimate moments in musical theatre?

Accepted Answer

Head voice (falsetto)

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Chest voice

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Belt

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Growl/distortion