Should Characters KNOW They’re Singing in a Musical? (Diegetic vs. Non-Diegetic)

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Do people in musicals know that they’re singing? Can they know? Should they know? Can a show mix and match? And what does “diegetic” mean? Should all music in a musical be non-diegetic???

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10 Mistakes When Looking for a Collaborator in Musical Theatre

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Here are 10 mistakes you might be making when looking for a musical theatre writing collaborator. It’s not an easy process, and these errors just might be slowing you down and helping you get in your own way!

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The BMI Musical Theatre Workshop: Everything Composers & Lyricists Need to Know

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I constantly receive questions from writers about the Lehman Engel BMI Musical Theatre Workshop, since I went through the program and I talk about musical theatre writing all the time. I get asked about my experience, the submission process, the auditions, and generally what the program is actually like. If you’ve ever wondered about the BMI Workshop and whether or not it’s a good fit for you, then this video will give you what you’re looking for!

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10 Life-Changing CREATIVITY HABITS for the Emerging Musical Theatre Writer

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Here are 10 creativity habits that are life-changing for emerging musical theatre writers. I was introduced and immersed in these concepts while taking part in an experience that drastically altered my writing and creativity forever, and now I’m sharing the wisdom I have gained with all of you!

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Making an Original Musical From Start to Finish (Idea, Planning, Structure, First Draft)

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Artists and audiences are constantly talking about original musicals, saying things like: “There are no original musicals anymore!” “Why is everything an adaptation?” “I wish someone would write something original!” And perhaps you’ve thought to yourself: “Hey, maybe I could be that person who writes an amazing original musical!”…But how???

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Take Better Care of Your Audience with This Unexpected Strategy

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Without the audience, it doesn’t matter how much you’ve learned, how much time you put into writing and developing your show, or even how good your writing craft is. And there are a million and one ways that this can all go wrong.

But, if follow this one strategy that not nearly enough people are talking about, you will be able to truly take care of your audience and their experience as they watch your show!

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The Art of Writing Effective Dialogue for Musicals (10 Traits to Know)

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Dialogue in musical theatre is a particular creature of its own. Although it is born out of the same dialogue traditions as the other storytelling media we consume, there are a few inherently different qualities of musical theatre dialogue.

Here are 10 traits of musical theatre dialogue to consider as you write your own musicals.

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Adapting Existing Stories into Stage Musicals Successfully

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Most musicals are adaptations of one kind or another - of books, play, films, TV shows, or even real life events. Which means there’s a highly likelihood that you will - at some point - need to go through the process of taking a pre-existing story and adapting it into a stage musical. So, what does this process of adaptation look like, and how can you avoid the pitfalls as your create your musical journey?

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How Broadway Musical Writers Do (& Don’t) Make Money

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You did it! Your show made it all the way to Broadway after toiling for years without seeing a single penny. So now you can now sit back and just start collecting the dough as it rolls on in…right? Well, not quite. Let me introduce you to: the Royalty Pool.

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The Secret Collaborator No One Talks About (But Everyone Needs)

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Are you aware of the best-kept secret collaborator in the business? I mean, what other job title in the industry has the potential to be part coach, part consultant, part expert, part liaison, and part quality-control? That’s right, I’m talking about the Dramaturg.

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How to Develop Your Musical [STEP-BY-STEP] - Path to Production

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You want to write a musical, or you started one, or maybe you even have one written, but now you want this thing to actually happen in a full production. So…how do you get there? Here are the 6 steps you NEED to take to get your show to production!

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This 6-Question Musical Cheat Sheet Changed Everything For Me

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Early on in my writing career I used to have a hard time figuring out how to get a story moving in the right direction, and keep it moving consistently. Until I finally figured out the formula to avoid all of these potential problems. I call them your North Star Question Sets!

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Subtext SECRETS Every Composer for Musical Theatre Should Learn

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One of the most underutilized compositional tools in the musical theatre composer’s tool belt is playing with various musical modes. With a slight change of your starting note - aka the tonic - you can create a whimsical world, set the audience on edge, pull your protagonist through a challenge, or reveal a character’s true intentions. Let’s explore!

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20 Writing Tips in 7 Minutes for Your FIRST Musical

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Here are 20 big ole writing tips for all of you out there writing your very first musicals, delivered to you in less than 7 minutes!

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What Musical Genres to Write into Your Musicals for Clear & Interesting Storytelling

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There is no denying that musical theatre has a specific sound to it, but the music is still rooted in pre-existing musical genres. And having the ability to utilize differing musical genres in your musicals can help with storytelling, world building, framing your structure, and even character development.

So, how do we approach this? What can we do with different genres of music?

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Bet You Didn’t Know Time Signatures Could Do This (Tips for Musical Theatre Composers)

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Composers: What if I told you that you could use one simple set of tools to pull yourself out of that box you’ve put yourself in, to write something fresh, create variation in your scores, and amplify your musical world and characters beyond your usual compositional tricks?

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Do you want to learn *how to write* Musical Theatre? Are you looking for a *warm and welcoming community* of writers?

Then check out the MUSICAL THEATRE WRITING COLLECTIVE or MT WRITING COLLECTIVE COURSE!

One of My Favorite Writing Books:

(Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through this post. I am an affiliate of bookshop.org and I will earn a commission if you click through the title links below and make a purchase. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, and will do so from the Amazon link below.)

The Writer’s Journey by Christopher Vogler:

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If you would like to join the Cast and become part of the Musical Theatre Writer Guy community, subscribe to never miss a video, follow the links below to learn more, and consider becoming a Patreon supporter to help Michael create more content!

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Learn more about The King’s Legacy on the website:

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5 MYTHS About Editing & Revision - What We Want vs What We Need

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Here are 5 myths about the editing and revising process that are holding you back from getting your shows to where you want them to be!

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Do you want to learn *how to write* Musical Theatre? Are you looking for a *warm and welcoming community* of writers?

Then check out the MUSICAL THEATRE WRITING COLLECTIVE or MT WRITING COLLECTIVE COURSE!

One of My Favorite Writing Books:

(Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through this post. I am an affiliate of bookshop.org and I will earn a commission if you click through the title links below and make a purchase. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, and will do so from the Amazon link below.)

The Writer’s Journey by Christopher Vogler:

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If you would like to join the Cast and become part of the Musical Theatre Writer Guy community, subscribe to never miss a video, follow the links below to learn more, and consider becoming a Patreon supporter to help Michael create more content!

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Learn more about The King’s Legacy on the website:

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How to Write Compelling Musical Stories & Characters (Tips & Tools)

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Writing compelling stories and characters has to be one of the most common issues and blocks I see amongst writers, and particularly musical theatre writers.

So what can we do? Where do we start? There are three incredibly powerful tools we have at our disposal.

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Do you want to learn *how to write* Musical Theatre? Are you looking for a *warm and welcoming community* of writers?

Then check out the MUSICAL THEATRE WRITING COLLECTIVE or MT WRITING COLLECTIVE COURSE!

One of My Favorite Writing Books:

(Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through this post. I am an affiliate of bookshop.org and I will earn a commission if you click through the title links below and make a purchase. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, and will do so from the Amazon link below.)

The Writer’s Journey by Christopher Vogler:

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If you would like to join the Cast and become part of the Musical Theatre Writer Guy community, subscribe to never miss a video, follow the links below to learn more, and consider becoming a Patreon supporter to help Michael create more content!

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Learn more about The King’s Legacy on the website:

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The EASIEST Way to Quickly Write Your Show (No Deadlines Required)

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This one concept is the easiest way to quickly write your musicals. Because, let’s be real, sometimes we get stuck or overwhelmed or caught up in a form of Writer’s Block - however that shows up for you. With this idea, we can get around our blocks and finish our shows with speed and ease!

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Do you want to learn *how to write* Musical Theatre? Are you looking for a *warm and welcoming community* of writers?

Then check out the MUSICAL THEATRE WRITING COLLECTIVE or MT WRITING COLLECTIVE COURSE!

One of My Favorite Writing Books:

(Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through this post. I am an affiliate of bookshop.org and I will earn a commission if you click through the title links below and make a purchase. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, and will do so from the Amazon link below.)

The Writer’s Journey by Christopher Vogler:

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If you would like to join the Cast and become part of the Musical Theatre Writer Guy community, subscribe to never miss a video, follow the links below to learn more, and consider becoming a Patreon supporter to help Michael create more content!

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https://www.thekingslegacymusical.com/

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Stephen Sondheim & Death of the Author - Interview with David Benkof (The Broadway Maven)

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In this interview with David Benkof - aka the Broadway Maven - we talk all about the freedom to interpret musical works in a deep analysis that goes beyond what you might initially see. What did the writer include for us to find? What else is there to uncover that the writer may not have even consciously planted?

We also talk about Stephen Sondheim (our main topic), BroadwayCon, Howard Ashman, Cabaret, and much more!

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TheBroadwayMaven.com

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Write to David at DavidBenkof@gmail.com and he will comp you 3 months' FREE of the Broadway Maven Weekly Blast.

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Do you want to learn *how to write* Musical Theatre? Are you looking for a *warm and welcoming community* of writers?

Then check out the MUSICAL THEATRE WRITING COLLECTIVE or MT WRITING COLLECTIVE COURSE!

One of My Favorite Writing Books:

(Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through this post. I am an affiliate of bookshop.org and I will earn a commission if you click through the title links below and make a purchase. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, and will do so from the Amazon link below.)

The Writer’s Journey by Christopher Vogler:

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Amazon Link

If you would like to join the Cast and become part of the Musical Theatre Writer Guy community, subscribe to never miss a video, follow the links below to learn more, and consider becoming a Patreon supporter to help Michael create more content!

Cheers!

Michael’s Patreon Community:

https://www.patreon.com/michaelradi

Learn more about The King’s Legacy on the website:

https://www.thekingslegacymusical.com/

And listen to/watch numbers from The King’s Legacy on YouTube starting at:

https://youtu.be/YSp0q-6KQeo

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Musical Theatre Writer Guy was written and recorded on the traditional and unceded territory of the Munsee Lenape and Canarsie People.