Musical Theatre Writer Guy

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Sondheim Knew This and So Should You

Sondheim Knew This and So Should You25 sept12 min

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People don’t talk about this musical concept enough in musical theatre writing spaces, but it’s one of the best storytelling tools we have when we want to create tension or discomfort for our audience. Stephen Sondheim knew this and used it in various ways, which I show through examples from Sweeney Todd. Join me and explore for yourself!