Musical Writers | Articles by Carol de Giere

How Musicals Make the Most of Time – A Conversation with Stephen Schwartz

Oct 13, 2021 | 0 |

Carol de Giere and Stephen Schwartz explore how musicals convey time through backstory, memories, and compressed action.

By the Light of Metaphor: Improving the Odds of Making Good Metaphors

Jul 20, 2021 | 0 |

In Part I, we discovered how Stephen Schwartz developed metaphorical language based on research, observation, and character inspiration. In Part II, we explore ways to enhance your own image-making abilities in order to amplify the emotional impact of your lyrics or dialogue.

By the Light of Metaphor: Experiences of Metaphor-Maker Stephen Schwartz

Jun 30, 2021 | 2 |

From whole-song metaphors like “Meadowlark” and “Beautiful City” to the nature-inspired similes of “For Good,” Stephen Schwartz is a master of imagery-filled lyrics that represent an emotional journey.

Collaboration Story: We Make Each Other Better

Jan 30, 2021 | 0 |

Like life partnerships, a successful musical theatre collaboration involves listening skills, flexibility, compassion, respect, and a good sense of humor.

Summer Reading Books for Musical Writers

Jun 9, 2020 | 1 |

Catch up on relevant musical writing books this summer, including ideas for public domain material, how-to books, and books on “the making of a musical.”