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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.

What Music Preparation Is & Why You Need It

The piano vocal score is paramount and ought to be given the same attention in preparation as the script of your musical. Without a properly formatted piano vocal score, you risk losing valuable time, money, and resources.

Member Spotlight: Jocelyn Moen

Academy member Jocelyn Moen is an Australian performer and writer. Here’s a little about her musical writing journey and a few resources she recommends.

Preparing for Pitch Night and the Academy Reading Series

Sam Steere, a recent recipient of a Musical Writers staged reading, shares his experience and offers tips for preparing for Pitch Night and the Academy Reading Series.

Academy Reading Series Roundtable

MusicalWriters.com Producing Director Rebecca Lowrey chats with three of our writers about their experiences with the Academy Reading Series! They discuss the preparation process, the feedback they received from cast, audience and director, and how they utilized footage from the reading to create highlight reels and content for their websites, social media and submissions.

How to Integrate Your Script and Score

When it’s time to send your materials to musicians, directors, and actors, an integrated script and score will make their lives much easier!

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.

MusicalWriters.com Partners with Rebecca Lowrey to Create the Academy Reading Series

To support new musical works, the MusicalWriters Academy Reading Series provides cost-free semi-staged readings for our Academy membership community.

7 Steps to Get Feedback So Your Show is Ready to Submit

Getting feedback is essential to move your show forward. Here are a 7 practical and achievable steps to evaluate each progressive draft of your musical.

Feedback: What ACTORS Want You to Know

Magic happens when an ACTOR breathes life into a character. Welcoming their input will help you make giant strides in your show’s development. Here are some wise insights from veteran Broadway actors.

Developing Your Musical During the Shutdown

Continuing to develop your musical during the Broadway shutdown depends on diligence, discipline, and dedication to your craft. Here are 7 tasks that can keep you moving forward!

Virtual Readings: Where to Start?

Virtual readings have become the norm and are now a cost-effective way to develop your musical while Broadway and other stages are dark. Here are a few tips on how to host your own Virtual Reading.