Lab Supplies: Character Case Study | Works-in-Progress with the Pros
Use these Handouts for the Songwriting Lab
Welcome to the Songwriting Lab, where students will get to hear upcoming works-in-progress from professional musical theatre writers—including Joey Contreras, Anthony Fedorov, Jennifer Paz and Kira Stone—and analyze how their songs portray character through tone, style, music and lyrics. Students will get to choose which special guest to learn from, and offer thoughts to the writers on their songs. We will end with a Q & A from all of the artists who shared works in progress.
The following materials will be useful as you join the writers in the Labs breakout rooms.
Questions? Reach out to NAMT Project Coordinator Amanda Freedman at Amanda@namt.org.
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First to Second Draft Lyric Rewrites with Joey ContrerasJoey will explore his song “Why Does Anyone…” from his musical In Pieces, focusing on rewriting the lyrics to continue deepening the character. In Pieces is a love story about the people you don’t end up with. Download the handout here.
Joey will play this demo in his breakout room. You may use this track as a reference during the Lab.
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How to turn a Solo Song into a Trio with Jennifer Paz & Anthony FedorovJennifer & Anthony will explore their song “That Someone” from their musical Proud Marys, focusing on rewriting this solo for a trio of characters. Proud Marys is about three daughters who shake up the strict traditions of their religious Filipino-American family when they all get pregnant out of wedlock at the same time. Download the handout here.
Jennifer & Anthony will play this demo in their breakout room. You may use this track as a reference during the Lab.
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Logic Pro & Orchestrations with Kira StoneKira will explore her song “I Wouldn’t Dare” from her musical Pride & Prejudice, focusing on using Logic Pro to build the song’s orchestrations. This musical adaptation of the classic novel, written with Lauren Gunderson, uses a a lush, orchestral cinematic pop score and witty dialogue to highlight the love stories of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, alongside Jane Bennet and Mr. Bingley, while celebrating themes of fierce sisterhood, passionate love, and self-discovery. Download the handout here.
Kira will play this demo in her breakout room. You may use this track as a reference during the Lab.
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Questions about the Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge for High School Students? Check out namt.org/challenge for more info!
This page was last updated on 12/13/2024