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

May 1, 2021 | 0 |

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

Apr 8, 2021 | 2 |

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.

Institute for American Musical Theatre Offers Online Courses for Writers

Aug 13, 2020 | 0 |

New York City’s Institute for American Musical Theatre “Creators” program has announced a diverse array of online courses in musical theater writing for the 2020-21 season. (MEMBER PERK: Members of MusicalWriters Academy are eligible to receive a $50 discount on each course!)

Steve Cuden on Story Arcs, Character Development, and Keeping the Audience Engaged

Jun 13, 2020 | 0 |

In our live Academy Mentor Session, Steve Cuden answered questions from Academy members on story arcs, song spotting, character development, and how to keep an audience engaged.

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.”