Are You Doing It Right? - What "Show, Don't Tell" Actually Means in Musical Theatre

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The phrase “Show Don’t Tell” is thrown around at writers all the time, but what does that really mean and how do we make it happen? What tools do we have available to us at musical theatre writers that we can use to show the story instead of telling? Let’s explore and find out!

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Allow Your Storytelling to Shine - Writer Real Talk Interview with Jen Wineman

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In this eight episode of the Writer Real Talk interview series I sit down with the brilliant and singular director-choreographer, Jen Wineman.

Our main topic today is all about finding the intention in the writing and allowing it to shine through collaboration, but we also touch on comedy, collaboration, working with directors and choreographers, and much more!

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4 Big Things Vocalists Know That Writers Probably Don’t (But Need To)

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Writing musical theatre for actual vocal performers is not something we talk about enough, or even often teach. And we should!

Not only do you want to make sure you’re writing for the voice in a way that’s healthy for the singers, but you also want to make sure that you’re writing in a way that’s going to elicit the sounds, emotions, and tones you are intending. Se, let’s talk about it!

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Christmas, Horror, the 80's & Musical Theatre - An Axemas Story is Coming this December!

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The exciting and special seventh episode in the new interview series with originating artists - Writer Real Talk - in which I sit down with writing team behind the new 80's Christmas slasher musical An Axemas Story: Patrick Spencer, Anthony DeAngelis, and Charlie O'Leary.

Our main topic today is all about the upcoming NYC Off-Broadway run of An Axemas Story at the Player's Theater, but we also touch on their unique creation process, the development of the musical, writing and collaboration tips, and much more!

You can find out more about the show and purchase tickets at: https://www.anaxemasstory.com/ Use code 2WEIRD42LONG at checkout for 50% OFF!

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Write a First Draft with Less Stress (Do You Feel Stuck?)

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First drafts are difficult. That blank page staring you in the face can be super intimidating, and many people never make it past that point.

Everyone has their own process for dealing with the drafting process, and today I’m sharing mine in the hopes that some of these thoughts might be helpful to you!

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I Stopped Making These Songwriting Mistakes (Have You?)

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We all need to start somewhere, and we rarely get to see how other people began their journeys learning how to write for musical theatre.

So, today I’m breaking down the VERY FIRST musical theatre song I ever wrote (“Stella for Star” from A Streetcar Named Desire) to analyze the good, the bad, and the ugly. And all so you can learn from my mistakes!

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Self Care, Safety, Mental Health & Theatre - Writer Real Talk Interview with Preston Max Allen

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The sixth in the new interview series with originating artists - Writer Real Talk - in which I sit down with writer, advocate, and incredible human: Preston Max Allen.

Our main topic today is all about self care and mental health in theatrical work, but we also touch on creating safety in spaces, changing entrenched systems, and financial sustainability on a personal and an industry level.

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The EASIEST Way to Prepare Audiences for Your Musical (No Overture Required)

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Why wait to deliver tastes of the best material in your show when you could put some of it right up front and hook your audience? This is just part of the magical work that a Prologue can do for your show and the establishment of your musical world.

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Directing New Musical Theatre - Writer Real Talk Interview with Chris J. Handley

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The fifth in the new interview series with originating artists - Writer Real Talk - in which I sit down with director, artistic director, performer extraordinaire, and wonderful friend: Chris J. Handley.

Our main topic today is all about directing a piece of new musical theatre, but we also touch on collaboration, difficult conversations, the importance of the audience, and how artistic directors think about new shows.

You can find out more about Chris and the Alleyway Theater on the website: https://www.alleyway.com/

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I No Longer Criticize…I Do Something Far More Effective for Theatre Artists Instead

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Criticism is everywhere. It’s baked into how we learn, how we grow, and even how we experience theatre. I mean, in our industry it’s an entire profession!

But I’ve given up on criticism in lieu of something better, and I think you might want to as well.

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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/

On Sound Cloud, search: Two Star Motel

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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/

You can also follow Charlie on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok at: thebathyears

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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/

You can also find Stephanie on Instagram at: @silkdupioni

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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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