Educational Series
The ASCAP Foundation Presents
The NYMF 2009 Seminar Series
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Join us for this exciting series where you'll learn inside information about some of the hottest topics in musical theatre today! Discussions will be led by industry experts |
Triple Threats: Writers Who Write Book, Music AND Lyrics
Moderator: Peter Filichia (TheaterMania, The Newark Star Ledger)
Guests: Michael John LaChiusa (The Wild Party), Monica Bauer (Lighter, NYMF '09), and Bryan Putnam (The Toymaker, NYMF '09)
It’s tough enough to compose a perfect score, write profound lyrics or create a captivating book, but to do all three is the mark of true talent. Forget the actor/singer/dancer, without these triple threat writers, there would be no show! Join us as we talk with some of theater’s most prominent writers, who’ll let us in on the joys and struggles of the demanding yet rewarding job of composer, lyricist and librettist.
WHEN? October 1 at 5pm
Showtunes in Translation: The Global Appeal of Musicals
Moderator: Michael A. Kerker (Director of Musical Theatre, ASCAP)
Guests: Joe DiPietro (I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change), Mark Hollmann (Urinetown), Will Aronson and Kyoung-Ae Kang (My Scary Girl, NYMF '09), and Eric Wainaina (Mo Faya, NYMF '09)
It’s the 21st Century and it seems to be a small world after all. People on every continent are connected by the World Wide Web, cell phones, film, television, and...musical theatre? From Avenue Q in Sweden to Dreamgirls in Seoul, Broadway isn’t limited to Broadway anymore. Come learn about the differences and similarities between various productions around the globe, NYMF’s own international shows, and why people from all over the world share a universal love for the musical.
WHEN? October 8 at 5pm
Next to Normal: A Journey from NYMF to Broadway
Moderator: Isaac Robert Hurwitz (Executive Director & Producer, NYMF)
Guests: Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey (Next to Normal)
The hit musical Next To Normal has taken Broadway by storm, but the road to success has not always been easy for creators Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey. After numerous revisions and workshops, Next To Normal has evolved into the heart-wrenching story of a dysfunctional suburban family struggling in the face of psychological illness, love and loss. Join the Tony-award winning team in an exclusive interview discussing Next To Normal’s journey from a bold idea to a Broadway smash.
WHEN? October 15 at 5pm
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All seminars will be held at Barnes and Noble Booksellers at Lincoln Triangle, 1972 Broadway at 66th Street. All Seminars are free with seating based on space and availability. |
The NYMF 2009 Seminar Series is made possible through the generous support of The ASCAP Foundation Irving Casear Trust.
