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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How To *Actually* Use Your Voice

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In this video Michael talks about how to find your voice and use it properly, providing helpful tips and examples along the way!

One of my Favorite Books:

“The Writer’s Journey” by Christopher Vogler:

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https://www.thekingslegacymusical.com/

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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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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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How to Audition Better for Musical Theatre

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In this video, Michael discusses the key to creating a killer Musical Theatre Audition. He breaks the ideas down to their foundational components and presents a formula to set you on the right path!

One of my Favorite Books:

“The Writer’s Journey” by Christopher Vogler:

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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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What *is* a Charm Song?

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In this video, Michael talks about the Charm Song! What is it? Why is it so often overlooked? And why is it actually super important?

One of my Favorite Books:

“The Writer’s Journey” by Christopher Vogler:

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Michael’s Patreon Community:

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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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"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

Cast - Jennifer Arfsten, Bunny Baldwin, Hannah Karpenko, Mike Kinzer, Leigh Martha Klinger, Alex M. Loucks, Tess Marshall, Mark Poppleton, Michael Radi

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

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

3 Surprising Tips to Uplevel Your Vocals with Vowel Sounds

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In this video, Michael breaks down the complex world of Vowel Sounds into its 3 most essential components: The 8 Basic Vowel Sounds, how vowel sounds can be altered with Tongue Placement, and Diphthongs.

One of my Favorite Books:

“The Writer’s Journey” by Christopher Vogler:

(Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through this post. I am an affiliate of bookshop.org and I will earn a commission if you click through the title link below and make a purchase. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, and will do so from the Amazon link below.)

Bookshop.Org link:

https://bookshop.org/a/4758/9781615933150

Amazon link

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!

Cheers!

Michael’s Patreon Community:

https://www.patreon.com/michaelradi

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.