Musical Theatre Collaboration in Today's World - Writer Real Talk Interview with Patrick Spencer

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The fourth in the new interview series with originating artists - Writer Real Talk - in which I sit down with one of the most open-hearted and open-minded writers that I am privileged to call my dear friend, Patrick Spencer.

Our topic today is all about what collaboration in musical theatre is and can be, but we also touch on resilience, structure, writing process, and many tips and tricks!

You can find out more about "An Axemas Story" on the website: https://www.anaxemasstory.com/

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You can also follow Patrick on Twitter and Instagram at: scan10lyrics3

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How to Write A Musical (STEP-BY-STEP) - Book, Music, and Lyrics

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One of the most common questions I’ve gotten in my career writing musical theatre is: How *do* you write a musical?

It’s a complicated question to answer because there is no one way to do it, but there are definitely a few sign posts in the writing process. So let’s talk about what you need, where to start, and how to go about writing a piece of musical theatre!

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Just Started: First and Only Community Platform for Musical Theatre Writers (AND Our Collaborators)

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There is a gap in the industry that’s just now beginning to close. Musical theatre writers and their developmental collaborators have needed a community and home of their own for a long time, and now we have one: the Musical Theatre Writing Collective.

In this video I discuss what the MTWC is, how it works, what’s included, and how you can choose to join us - and I certainly hope you do!

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Writing Musical Book: Tips, Tricks & Trials - Writer Real Talk Interview with Charlie O'Leary

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The third in the new interview series with originating artists - Writer Real Talk - in which I sit down with one of the most prolific playwrights/book writers I know, my friend Charlie O'Leary.

Our topic today is all about writing Book for musical theatre, but we also touch on rewriting, structure, taking yourself and your writing seriously, and that feeling of failure when we "aren't writing enough." This one is filled with gems!

You can find Charlie's work on his website: https://www.charlieholeary.com/

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How I Would Learn To Write Musicals (If I Could Start Over)

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The world looks quite a bit different from when I began my journey into learning how to write musical theatre back in 2008. And since then, I have learned a LOT. So, if I could start over today, here is how I would choose to go about doing it.

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***CORRECTION at 2:24 - I meant to say a PLAY that Sondheim admired. My bad!***

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Collaborate Earlier with Designers! - Writer Real Talk Interview with Stephanie Mae Fisher

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The second in the new interview series with originating artists - Writer Real Talk - in which I sit down with costume designer Stephanie Mae Fisher.

We speak about educational cultures, the ins and outs of costume design and assistant work, creating positive industry practices, and our topic of the episode: working with designers as collaborators.

You can see Stephanie's work (much of which is referenced in this talk) on her website: https://www.stephaniemaefisher.com/

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Submissions: What You Need to Have and Know Before You Begin Submitting Your Musical

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Submissions are some of the hardest parts of being a musical theatre writer. Not only is it hard to know what exactly you want to submit to out of the seemingly endless options, but everyone seems to ask you for different materials.

Let’s clear this all up so you have a better idea of how this best works!

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Composing Outside Your Comfort Zone - Writer Real Talk Interview with Aaron Michael Krueger

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The first in a new interview series with originating artists - currently called Writer Real Talk - in which I sit down with the composer, lyricist, and librettist Aaron Michael Krueger.

We speak on a very large range of topics, all applicable to musical theatre creators, including mental health, festivals, and our topic of the episode: composing outside your comfort zone. Very worth a watch.

Aaron Michael Krueger is a New York City-based composer, lyricist, and writer hailing from the good 'ole Midwest. His musical New Dawn was a part of the Midtown International Theatre Festival in the summer of 2014. The show was nominated for 9 Awards, and took home 4 (Outstanding Lead Actor In a Musical: Max King, Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Musical: Adam Salazar, Outstanding Book, Music, and Lyrics for a Musical: Aaron Michael Krueger, and Overall Outstanding Production of a Full Length Musical.

Other writing credits include: Super! (Midtown International Theatre Festival) and Grudgical: The Parody Musical with Peej Mele (Open Bar Theatricals) Both his arrangements and original works have been performed at various venues in New York, New Jersey, and Baltimore.

You can find Aaron on Instagram at: @aaronmkrueger

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What Toy Story & Musical Theatre Have In Common

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Pixar, one of the most successful movie companies ever with hit after hit, uses a storytelling structure that could be super useful to musical theatre writers: the Story Spine.

So, how can analyzing Toy Story teach us about creating a fantastic script? Let’s look at The Lion King as an example and find out!

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Musical Collaborations Don’t Look Like What You Think They Should

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We tend to think of collaboration as being done in only one way, or like some secret process that we’re not let in on until someone teaches it to us. But what if I told you that there are tons of ways that collaboration can look and feel, and that all of them are valid?

Let’s talk about the different types of collaboration and open the doors to what defines this process!

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Demystifying Musical Motif and How to Create a Musical World

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Musical composition can sometimes feel like an ethereal art that is impossible to understand, but that’s totally not the case. Concepts like musical motif and the creation  of a musical world can be difficult to explain at times, but we can break down these ideas using some specific examples.

Come with me as we explore music world and motif through looking at the composition of my original musical about Anne Boleyn, The King’s Legacy.

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5 Types of Readings Every Musical Theatre Writer Needs to Know

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Readings of all varieties are a musical theatre writer’s best friend and worst enemy, but we need them nonetheless! So, here are the general different types of readings that exist and how they might be useful.

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Be Both Writer AND Performer: Why You Absolutely Need to Think This Way

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Musical theatre writers and performers miss out on a ton of crucial information that is super useful to creating and telling good stories when they don’t put themselves in one another’s shoes. Here’s what you need to know!

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7 Steps to Writing Group Songs & Ensemble Numbers for Musical Theatre

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Group songs and ensemble numbers are tricky little beasts, but there are ways to make the writing process easier. Follow these 7 simple steps to better determine how, where, and with what characters each of your group numbers will take place within your shows!

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An Inside Look at the Musical Theatre Writing Collective Course

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An inside look at what’s been happening within the Musical Theatre Writing Collective course, PLUS a first look at where we are going next!

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How to Format Your Musical Libretto Like a Professional

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Let’s walk through the general rules for formatting your musical scripts and librettos. There are a few hard and fast rules to be considered, but more of the rules are flexible than you might think!

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Why Good Act 1 Finales Are So Powerful & Iconic

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Act 1 finales are some of the biggest, best, most exciting pieces of musical theatre that exist, but what makes them work so well? And are there different types?

Let’s explore while looking at some well-known examples, from Wicked to Funny Girl to Pippin to Les Mis!

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The Top 5 Best Crafted Musicals of All Time?

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I’m doing dangerous thing and sharing my opinion on what I think *might* be the top 5 best musicals of all time! These are not necessarily my favorite ones - and 5 was hard to narrow it down to anyway - but what I think are the best crafted ones and why.

What do you all think?

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"Singability" - What Makes One Song More Singable Than Another?

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What is “Singability”? Why are some songs more inherently singable than others? How does this affect both writers and singers, and why does this even matter?

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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?

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One of My Favorite Writing Books:

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Fantastic Morning Routine for a Creative Artist

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I used to have a hard time getting pretty much anything done during my days, especially anything creative. But once I found the perfect morning routine, I unlocked energy I didn’t even know I had and started loving my super productive mornings!

And you can too. Here's what works for me!

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One of My Favorite Writing Books:

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