How Opening Numbers Reveal a World or Launch the Story
Carol de Giere and Stephen Schwartz discuss the importance (and challenge) of constructing successful opening numbers — and offer a few tips!
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How Musicals Make the Most of Time: Montage, Backstory, Memories, and Ticking Clocks
Today’s musicals journey through time with concentrated stories and employ devices like montages, backstory, and ticking clocks to keep audiences engaged.
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How Musicals Make the Most of Time – A Conversation with Stephen Schwartz
Carol de Giere and Stephen Schwartz explore how musicals convey time through backstory, memories, and compressed action.
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By the Light of Metaphor: Improving the Odds of Making Good Metaphors
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.
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By the Light of Metaphor: Experiences of Metaphor-Maker Stephen Schwartz
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.
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