The Stage and the School

Introduction
In this chapter, you studied the basic components of musical plays, the different types of musical theater, and important things to consider when producing a musical play. In this activity, you will expand your knowledge of musical theater using the Internet.

Destination Title: Musicals101.com: The Cyber Encyclopedia of Musical Theatre, TV and Film http://www.musicals101.com

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Directions: Start at the Musicals101.com Web site.

• Click on and read How to Put on a Musical.
• Click on and read Publicity.
• On the left-hand side of the page, click on and read Gilbert & Sullivan, under the subheading of Special Features 101.
• At the bottom left of the page, click on and read About the Author.
• Answer the following questions.

1.		What is the "key point" stressed by the author in this guide for schools and amateur groups? Explain in your own words what is meant by this "key point."
2.		According to the author, what is "the one big mistake most amateur groups make with publicity"?
3.		Why is the Gilbert & Sullivan link a part of Musicals101.com?
4.		Who is the author and managing director of Musicals101.com? With which Pulitzer Prize-winning musical was he involved?