Phantom Vs. West Side Story

1. Both of these musicals represented a love relationship between two main characters. Using the character names (you can use www.imdb.com) when talking about them, please explain similarities and differences. This response should be a minimum of five - seven sentences (a paragraph) - remember to include your name and hour.

2. Once you have responded to the prompt above, then wait for student responses to appear on the blog. Pick at least two and respond (talk) about their take on the the similarities and differences. Be very specific and speak directly to that student using his or her name in your responses. And of course do not forget to insert your name and hour as well.

Broadway Musicals 101

This involves a little research on your part using you lap top and completing the following blog questions: (remember to insert your name and hour in the blog) Begin your research at -

http://www.musicals101.com/

1. What is a musical? (two - three sentences)

2. Define what Vaudeville type shows were:

3. What are the Ancient Beginnings of Musicals? (two - three sentences)

4. What are the six elements of how a pro creates a musical?

5. How does a pro raise the money to put on a professional musical? (two - three sentences)

6. Tell us one thing from Musicals that interests you or surprised you - this is a free search on this web site and can be anything about Musicals and its production.

Broadway Trivia Game: If you finish the research and responses, try this Broadway Trivia game at: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/broadway/game/game.html