Alyssa Vogt
Capstone Final Proposal Project
Summary
For my senior capstone, I will present a recital of musical theatre songs at Hayworth Chapel on March 22nd. This project is designed for anyone who loves storytelling through music — from theatre enthusiasts to those less familiar with the art form. My goal is to share stories that aren’t told enough and to highlight parts of the musical theatre canon that bring me joy. I want the recital to remind audiences that musical theatre is not just entertainment — it’s a deeply expressive, narrative art form that reveals human connection and emotional truth.
Mission/Audience
I am known to people as a driven, ambitious, storytelling-oriented performer. My mission is to uplift meaningful untold stories because I believe that art should have meaning, and good pieces of theatre should make people question their beliefs. If I do my job right, then people will leave my performances in a state of self-reflection. Hopefully, this performance will give my audience of HPU students (who are notoriously not very diverse) a greater understanding of others that will foster increased empathy.
Implementation Plan
Follow Memorization Calendar
Schedule Spring Lessons
Schedule pre-recital jury
Schedule rehearsals with duet partners
Schedule one full runthrough
Find someone to record
Design poster
Design program
Evaluation Plan
I’ll measure the success of this recital in three main ways:
Audience impact: through informal post-show feedback and reflections, noting whether attendees express a deeper appreciation for musical theatre and the stories within it.
Personal and artistic growth: assessed by my ability to present a cohesive program that balances technical excellence, emotional authenticity, and narrative clarity.
Faculty evaluation and peer feedback will also inform my reflection and final report.
Final Note
What excites me most about this project is the opportunity to connect with an audience through material that feels deeply personal — songs that express joy, struggle, and empathy. What makes me most nervous is time management — making sure I can give each piece the preparation it deserves. But ultimately, I see this recital as a celebration: of storytelling, of collaboration, and of everything I’ve learned as a theatre and music double major. That said, I entered the beginning of this semester with all of my capstone already planned and I don’t really feel like I learned much of anything in this class. Most of the assignments truly felt like AI-slop busywork. I have had a strong internal mission that has driven me in everything I have done since I was a child so my mission hasn’t changed, and my capstone didn’t change as a result of it. I am completely on track in regards to preparation despite being incredibly busy and I feel very good about it.