Musical Writers | Articles by Carol de Giere

3 Writing Tips from Wicked Creators Winnie Holzman and Stephen Schwartz

Nov 25, 2018 | 3 |

The people who created the musical Wicked did many things right. They ended up with a mega-hit...

The Business Side Of Show Biz: Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU)

Nov 13, 2018 | 0 |

Bob Ost and a panel of experts regularly host “boot camps” to provide fledgling theatrical producers and writers interested in self-producing with a set of practical strategies for attracting and securing investors. These events are only one of a slew of workshops and seminars hosted by TRU, a not-for-profit service organization that exists to better acquaint producers, theater companies and artists with the business side of show biz.

I Want Songs in Context

Sep 24, 2018 | 2 |

One way writers can avoid musical muddle is to write a good I Want piece. The audience needs to know the longings of the central character by having him or her sing about what’s missing in their life. Since we tend to root for a character to get what they want, we become engaged.

The Research Phase – Essential to Musical Writing

Jun 27, 2018 | 0 |

When David Hein and Irene Sankoff decided to write the new Broadway musical Come From Away, they realized that interviews would be key to their success. Musical writers today may be tempted to rely on Google searches and social media, but traditional research is still valuable for exploring ways to transport the audience into the world of a show.

Theatre Under The Stars

Jun 25, 2018 | 0 |

Theatre Under The Stars is a Houston based non-profit institution dedicated to enriching life through the experience of quality musical theatre and positively impacting lives beyond the stage through innovative education and community outreach initiatives.