MusicalWriters Producing Director and CEO Rebecca Lowrey shares how to know whether your show is ready for a staged reading.
Musical Development:
Getting Feedback
Now that you’ve got a script and music, let’s put it out there.
Tips and Advice on Musical Development and Feedback
Worksheets and Guides to Get You on the Right Track
Latest Tips on the Development Process
Musical Theatre Arrangers vs. Orchestrators: What’s the Difference? (and which do I need right now?)
Musical theatre arrangers and orchestrators transform piano/vocal scores into full-fledged production. But how are these roles different?
MusicalWriters Festival Highlights with Justin Rayna
Justin Rayna talks about his experience the 2022 MusicalWriters Festival and what he’s looking forward to this year!
Get to Know: Joey Contreras
MusicalWriters chats with songwriter Joey Contreras, featured speaker at our upcoming 2023 Festival in Fort Worth, TX.
44 Thoughts You Have While Preparing for a Musical Table Read
POV: You just finished a draft of the show you’re writing. Now it’s time to plan a musical table read, and we hear your inner monologue.
Types of Readings for New Musical Development
Readings are an important part of musical development. Understanding the different types will help you know what’s best for where you are.
How Writers and Directors Work Together on New Musicals: An Interview with Ilana Ransom Toeplitz
Director Ilana Ransom Toeplitz generously shares her thoughts and experience on the process of working with writers on new musicals.
Live & In Color – Celebrating Diversity in Theatre
Live & In Color (formerly The Bingham Camp Theatre Retreat) is a creative home for faces and stories that reflect today’s beautiful, multicultural landscape. They develop new work for the stage that promotes and celebrates diversity.
Script and Score Diagnostic
FREE DOWNLOAD
Use this helpful checklist to evaluate your own musical or analyze your favorite shows.