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Crafting Protagonists: The Importance of a Superobjective

Crafting Protagonists: The Importance of a Superobjective

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The protagonist’s superobjective is the driving force that keeps audiences engaged in the hero’s journey. ~Steve Cuden Establishing the Protagonist’s Superobjective Every protagonist worthy of our attention, affection, and time needs a grand goal to...
Openings and Closings: The Two Most Important Moments in Your Show

Openings and Closings: The Two Most Important Moments in Your Show

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There are, of course, no unimportant moments in any show. Every moment is critical. Each one must be integrated into the whole, and must be filled with conflict, suspense, and the anticipation of what is next to come. But two moments rise above all others in status:...
Crafting Compelling Protagonists in Musicals

Crafting Compelling Protagonists in Musicals

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“A character in a musical doesn’t really land until he or she sings.” ~ Stephen Schwartz What do audiences care about most in musicals? Is it an intricate, multi-layered plot with a great twist ending? Or might it be an array of interesting settings?...
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