Musical Writing/Development Classes
Have you ever wondered why there’s no easily accessible format on how to write a musical? Whether it's workshopping an existing idea or creating something new, Johnny Cassidy's 8-week course will walk you through the development of writing a musical. This one hour course assists with breaking down the elements that tell a successful musical story as well as an overview for collaboration with composers. By the end of the course, students will leave with a musical outline, character breakdowns and song sheets with feedback. So bring your life experiences and a laptop!
Class Length & Times
One Hour Session/Eight Weeks
Mondays: 6pm PST & 7pm PST
Thursdays 12pm PST & 1pm PST
*** Each course is limited to 10 people. Upon payment, one is enrolled for the whole course.
Price
200$ flat fee. 25$ per session.
Syllabus:
Week 1 - 5/2 & 5
Script: Concept and Loglines
Music: Tone and Music interests
Week 2 - 5/9 & 12
Script: Themes & Characters
Music: Opening Numbers
Week 3 - 5/16 & 19
Script: Outline of Musical
Music: I Want & Character Belief songs
Week 4 - 5/23 & 26
Script: Outline of Musical pt 2
Musical: Motifs and Musical Themes
Week 5 - 5/30 & 6/2
Script: Breaking Down Scenes and Themes on Outlines
Musical: Lyrical Conception Writing
Week 6 - 6/6 & 9
Script: Act Breaks and Length Trials
Musical: Working with a Composer
Week 7 - 6/13 & 16
Script: Research & Dramaturgy
Musical: Finding a Composer
Week 8 - 6/20 & 23
Script: Feedback & Final Packaging
Musical: Final Packaging
