Let's Make A Musical

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Want an inside look at how musicals are written? Join Denver and Brian on this weekly musical theatre podcast that documents the creation of an 8-bit musical for young actors called "Press Start". If ... more

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The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.

Let's Make A Musical episodes:

June 02, 2015 EP 18: Short Update on Script Work
Denver gives an update on a new show element and a small adjustment to Toadstool's heroic moment.
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10min
May 26, 2015 EP 17: Rewrite, Rewrite, Rewrite
Inspired by Red Nose Day, Denver and Brian rewrite the outline and clarify the message of the show.
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31min
May 19, 2015 EP 16: The Heroes' First Number
Brian and Denver talk through their process of creating the first hero song.
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22min
May 12, 2015 EP 15: The Villain Song and New Sidekicks
Listen to the first draft of the Villain Song and the new Sidekick characters. Plus, writer's block!
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20min
May 05, 2015 EP 14: A New Opening Number
Listen to a live performance of the complete opening number by Denver and Brian. Plus a chat about all 18 characters in the show, and writer's block!
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25min
April 28, 2015 EP 13: Pop Music vs. Musical Theatre - What Happened?
Denver and Brian explore how and why musical theatre left the mainstream music scene, plus Denver's experience in Nashville. And how much do lyrics really matter?
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24min
April 21, 2015 EP 12: The Pac Man Song
Listen to the Pac Man song grow from a few rough lyrics to a full 8-bit vocal recording. Plus a comedy monologue for Karate Guy/Girl.
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24min
April 14, 2015 EP 11: Pitching the Show to Hollywood Producer Jason Koffeman
Writer and Producer Jason Koffeman listens to Denver and Brian pitch the show so far, gives notes on the outline, and chats about common pitfalls for writers and the importance of respecting the craft.
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36min
April 07, 2015 EP 10: Deus Ex Machina (say what?)
Listen to a draft of the new opening number, discover how Denver and Brian deal with the deus ex machina (contrived plot device), find out how our video game chararacters struggle in staying relevant and help pick the show's title.
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22min
March 31, 2015 EP 09: Interview with Writer & Lyricist Betina Hershey
Denver chats with writer and lyricist Betina Hershey about her start as a musical theatre performer, the BMI Musical Theatre Workshop, and her process of writing lyrics.
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31min

FAQs about Let's Make A Musical:

How many episodes does Let's Make A Musical have?

The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.