I'm Em Radi - aka Musical Theatre Writer Guy!
Welcome to my channel where I talk about everything Musical Theatre Writing from a storytelling perspective. Fridays are the day that I upload videos as they are ready (some are bigger than others), plus hosting interviews, live streams, and Write With Me sessions. Also keep an eye out for Motivational Monday and Tip Tuesday shorts, plus writing updates!
As a composer, lyricist, librettist, educator, writing coach, and Founder of the Musical Theatre Writing Collective (learn more at the link here), I strongly believe more information about how to write quality musical theatre needs to be in the hands of everyone who wants to learn.
I offer information here, an online community and tons of resources through the MTWC, live courses (2 foundations and an accelerator), and private coaching to help uplift as many stories and voices as possible. And always through the lens of creating a sustainable and healthy creative practice!
Cheers!
Musical Theatre Writer Guy
*No New Video or Live This Week!*
I'm taking advantage of this month's extra Friday to take the day off from longer-form video content. See you with a video all next week!!
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Big ole Coaching SALE!
Inquire here:
www.musicaltheatrewritingcollective.com/coaching
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Spring Sale on Coaching Services! As you clean out your closets and pull those half-finished scripts out of drawers...
Why not schedule a Script & Score Review or a 4-Pack of Coachings to kickstart you back into your creative routines?
Let's get those musical theatre projects where you want them to be!
This sale is limited to the first 10 clients, so inquire today:
www.musicaltheatrewritingcollective.com/coaching
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We are at 12pm EDT today, y'all! See you then!
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If your musical's Book has issues...you're in big trouble. But we can fix that!
If the book of your musical has structural, story, or development issues, it can make your entire show ultimately ineffective.
Here's the mistake many musical theatre writers make:
They think the book is just the dialogue and scripted moments, and therefore it's less important than the score.
"Big mistake. Huge."
The book of a musical is the foundation for everything else in the musical, including all of the songs.
Your underlying story, the structure of the show, your pacing, the show's effectiveness emotionally for the audience, your characters' journeys...
All book.
What is spoken? Book.
The lyrics sung? Book.
Music subtext and emotionality? Book.
But I see so many writers completely ignoring the book, or minimizing it, or saving it for last.
And it's hurting their shows.
When you are able to understand what the book of a musical actually is, how it functions, and how to make it great for your show - then everything can align.
But with a book that is lacking, well, even a great score cannot come to the rescue.
And yet, it's one thing to understand these concepts and entirely another thing to do it, and do it well.
But this is why I created Book & Beyond, to both give you the information you need and to walk you through the process as you apply it to your shows.
The next round is already over half full, and we start in a couple of weeks!
Do yourself and your shows a favor, and apply to join us for the next cohort.
Your writing journey will get the huge boost you're looking for!
www.musicaltheatrewritingcollective.com/book-and-b…
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Tomorrow's "Write With Me" live stream will be at *12:00pm EDT* instead of the normal 11am!!!
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IT’S TOMORROW!!! "Radical Joy: A Fundraiser for Transgender Rights" takes place tomorrow on Friday, March 13th at 7:00pm (EST) at The Green Room 42!
TICKETS AVAILABLE (in-person & stream/replay) HERE:
thegreenroom42.venuetix.com/showdetails/P2450ownMY…
*NOTE: If you purchase a live stream ticket before the show begins, you will have a full week to watch the live stream video!*
Our cast, band, and creative team are all filled with transgender and nonbinary artists, and everyone is SO GOOD! I couldn’t be more grateful for this community <3
We are showcasing new musical theatre music from members of the MTWC with a line up of 13 gorgeous songs, celebrating much-needed joy through a lens of activism, resilience, and queer identity.
We have also partnered with other queer and trans organizations for increased community and visibility, as well as gathered sponsors along the way to help raise the necessary funds to pay all artists involved for their time, energy, and talent.
The cabaret has tickets available to watch both in-person in midtown Manhattan, as well as live-streamed (available for up to a week after the show) for those unable to be there with us!
We cannot WAIT to see you tomorrow!!
Contribute directly to our TLC campaign here:
fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/TLCP2P/EmRadi
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A behind-the-scenes SNEAK PEEK of "Radical Joy: A Fundraiser for Transgender Rights," taking place THIS Friday, March 13th at 7:00pm (EST) at The Green Room 42!
The song is “Quiet” by Julie Richardson, sung by Kate McGarrigle and played by our MD, Trevor Bourland!
TICKETS AVAILABLE (in-person & stream/replay) HERE:
thegreenroom42.venuetix.com/.../zArGN7Lx9C75lv05Yj…
*NOTE: If you purchase a live stream ticket before the show begins, you will have a full week to watch the live stream video!*
Our cast, band, and creative team are all filled with transgender and nonbinary artists, and we couldn’t be more grateful for this community!
We are showcasing new musical theatre music from members of the MTWC with a line up of 13 gorgeous songs, celebrating much-needed joy through a lens of activism, resilience, and queer identity.
We have also partnered with other queer and trans organizations for increased community and visibility, as well as gathered sponsors along the way to help raise the necessary funds to pay all artists involved for their time, energy, and talent.
The cabaret has tickets available to watch both in-person in midtown Manhattan, as well as live-streamed (available for up to a week after the show) for those unable to be there with us!
We cannot WAIT to see you on Friday!!
Contribute directly to our TLC campaign here:
fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/TLCP2P/EmRadi
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Our show supporting Transgender Law Center takes place THIS WEEK!
"Radical Joy: A Fundraiser for Transgender Rights," takes place this Friday, March 13th at 7:00pm (EST) at The Green Room 42! All ticket proceeds go directly to support TLC - the largest national, trans-led organization working to set all people free.
TICKETS AVAILABLE (in-person & stream/replay) HERE:
thegreenroom42.venuetix.com/showdetails/P2450ownMY…
*NOTE: If you purchase a live stream ticket before the show begins, you will have a full week to watch the live stream video!*
From TLC: “We champion the right of all transgender and gender-nonconforming people to make their own choices and live freely, safely, and authentically. Prioritizing BIPOC, disabled, and HIV+ communities, we advance community-driven strategies that harness trans knowledge, power, and joy to ensure that we all not only survive but thrive at all ages and phases of life.” (learn more on their website)
Our cast, band, and creative team are all filled with transgender and nonbinary artists, and we couldn’t be more grateful for this community!
We are showcasing new musical theatre music from members of the MTWC with a line up of 13 gorgeous songs, celebrating much-needed joy through a lens of activism, resilience, and queer identity.
We have also partnered with other queer and trans organizations for increased community and visibility, as well as gathered sponsors along the way to help raise the necessary funds to pay all artists involved for their time, energy, and talent.
The cabaret has tickets available to watch both in-person in midtown Manhattan, as well as live-streamed (available for up to a week after the show) for those unable to be there with us!
We cannot WAIT to share this show with you!!
Contribute directly to our TLC campaign here:
fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/TLCP2P/EmRadi
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Rehearsals are well under way and this music sounds GORGEOUS! The group numbers? *Chef’s kiss* Our cast is brilliant!
"Radical Joy: A Fundraiser for Transgender Rights," takes place THIS Friday, March 13th at 7:00pm (EST) at The Green Room 42!
TICKETS AVAILABLE (in-person & stream/replay) HERE:
thegreenroom42.venuetix.com/showdetails/P2450ownMY…
*NOTE: If you purchase a live stream ticket before the show begins, you will have a full week to watch the live stream video!*
Our cast, band, and creative team are all filled with transgender and nonbinary artists, and we couldn’t be more grateful for this community!
We are showcasing new musical theatre music from members of the MTWC with a line up of 13 gorgeous songs, celebrating much-needed joy through a lens of activism, resilience, and queer identity.
We have also partnered with other queer and trans organizations for increased community and visibility, as well as gathered sponsors along the way to help raise the necessary funds to pay all artists involved for their time, energy, and talent.
The cabaret has tickets available to watch both in-person in midtown Manhattan, as well as live-streamed (available for up to a week after the show) for those unable to be there with us!
We cannot WAIT to share this show with you!!
Contribute directly to our TLC campaign here:
fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/TLCP2P/EmRadi
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