One thing that I am slowly learning to deal with is knowing when to say “no more”. There has to be a time when what I created stands on its own. I should be able to take a long trip, come back, and see that the creative team and cast…
Next Time/This Time
The musicals I am currently developing have their origins in productions I wrote while teaching. While certain aspects of the shows may be different from the current versions, the themes have not changed. In “Spirals and Dirt” the focus was on being true to yourself. The 2026 version continued to…
Next Time
It is with a big bunch of joy that I dig into my next production, “Next Time.” Happily, Brandon Joseph has agreed to again direct the production with Barbara Burgel returning as producer. With a close-to-complete script and a wonderful bunch of songs, we move right into auditions. I will…
Next Steps
Now that was an amazing experience! On February 16, our two performances of “Spirals and Dirt” went off without a hitch. My initial fears of an almost empty house were quickly allayed by the sight over friends and family waiting patiently in the lobby before the house opened. A full…
One Day Closer
It is exciting to think that the date for the staged-readings of “Spirals and Dirt” is only 3 months away. I play this little mental game with myself where I reflect on a time span in the opposite direction. In this case, since the musical is basically 3 months in…