Epic Opening Numbers...How Do They Do That?

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In this video, Michael breaks down the components of the Musical Theatre Opening Number. He talks about what they do, why they do it, where they can go wrong, and does so with plenty of examples!

One of my Favorite Writing Books:

“The Writer’s Journey” by Christopher Vogler:

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5 Ways Verse/Chorus Pop Song Structure is Useful in Musical Theatre

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In this video Michael talks about the Verse/Chorus Pop Song structure, and discusses 5 ways it is surprisingly useful in Musical Theatre.

One of my Favorite Books:

“The Writer’s Journey” by Christopher Vogler:

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https://www.thekingslegacymusical.com/

And listen to/watch numbers from The King’s Legacy on YouTube starting at:

https://youtu.be/YSp0q-6KQeo

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How to Establish Characters in Musical Theatre

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In this video, Michael discusses the Character Establishment Song in Musical Theatre. He lays out what they are, what they do, and provides examples of the different types!

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https://www.thekingslegacymusical.com/

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Jennifer Arfsten is a musical theater performer and fitness professional living in NYC. Her favorite credits include A Chorus Line, As You Like It, and Anne Boleyn in the premiere production of The King's Legacy. You can usually find her jogging along the Hudson, joining the nearest protest, or searching for a new book nook in the city.

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“Prankster King” from THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW

Music by Sean Havrilla, Lyrics by Michael Radi, Live at Feinstein’s/54 Below

FEATURING: Jacque Carnahan, Kenneth Quinney Francoeur, Gregory Maheu, Patrick Mulryan, J. Michael Zygo

SEAN HAVRILLA: Composer/Lyricist. Musical Theatre project: “Sixty Seven Moons” (with Hali Alspach), “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” (with Michael Radi), “Correctional” (with Sam Chanse), and “Wait Forever” (with Seth Christenfeld). Sean is also currently working on an opera based on Shakespeare's “Coriolanus.”

To learn more about Sean Havrilla, please visit: http://www.seanhavrilla.com/

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Video by Shayla Benoit

"The King's Legacy” Production Video Credits:

Book/Music/Lyrics by Michael Radi


Footage from the Premiere Production at the Bristol Valley Theater (Naples, NY)

Artistic Director - Karin Bowersock

Associate Artistic Director - Katelyn Cantu


Direction - Chris J. Handley

Assistant Direction - Kate Rose Reynolds

Musical Direction - Annabelle Revak

Stage Management - Morgan Montgomery

Set Design - Christopher and Justin Swader

Lighting Design - Mary Ellen Stebbins Slutskiy

Costume Design - Sammi Miller

Sound Design - Rich Miller

Property Design - Ammy Roth


Henry: Mike Kinzer

Cardinal Wolsey: Mark Poppleton

Filmed by Boris Sapozhnikov 8/31/19 & 9/1/19

Musical Theatre Writer Guy was written and recorded on Munsee Lenape and Canarsie lands.

How To Create A Good Story Structure (Part 2)

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In this Part 2 video of the 3-Part story structure miniseries, Michael discusses the inner mechanics of musical storytelling and how they are standardly utilized. Key concepts included are: Character Journeys, Song Placement, Emotional Arc, and Pacing.

If you would like to join the Cast and become part of the Musical Theatre Writer Guy community, subscribe to never miss a video, follow the links below to learn more, and consider becoming a Patreon supporter to help Michael create more content!

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Learn more about The King’s Legacy on the website:

https://www.thekingslegacymusical.com/

And listen to/watch numbers from The King’s Legacy on YouTube starting at:

https://youtu.be/YSp0q-6KQeo

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Musical Theatre Writer Guy was written and recorded on Munsee Lenape and Canarsie lands.