Description
Book SynopsisThis guide to the modern musical covers the entire process of creating a show, from finding and working out the initial idea, through to the ways in which writers can market a finished show and get it produced. For the interested theatregoer and writers, it is written in a lively and user-friendly style and illustrated with numerous examples.
Table of ContentsIntroduction Part One: The Elements Theater Basics The Idea The Libretto The Characters The Lyrics The Music Part Two: Writing a Show Getting Started Writing the Score Rewriting Appendices A Brief Historical Overview Tools Logistics and Legalities Required Reading (and Listening)
