How to write a musical

Melbourne Theatre Company acknowledges the Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work, create and gather. We pay our respects to all First Nations people, their Elders past and present, and their enduring connections to Country, knowledge and stories. As a Company we remain committed to the invitation of the Uluru Statement from the Heart and its call for voice, truth and treaty.

Saturday 19 OCTOBER, 12PM

Southbank Theatre, The Lounge

This workshop is all about getting started on a new project, or finding a way to finish one that’s haunting you.

Approximately 2 hours

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Facilitated by Yve Blake, this workshop is all about getting started on a new project, or finding a way to finish one that’s haunting you. You’ll learn:

How to generate STACKS of ideas for shows, & how to shape them into juicy plots.
Tools to generate ideas for plot, characters, songs, scenes, and even lyrics.
How to get clear on your POV and your voice as a writer.
Tricks and traps (good traps) for getting to the end of a first draft, how to get un-stuck when you hit a wall.
Tips and tools for re-writing and re-drafting

This masterclass requires ZERO musical ‘talent’ & ZERO writing experience. All are welcome!

Wheelchair Accessible

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The Lounge

140 Southbank Boulevard

Southbank, Victoria 3006

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