Embracing the Art of Rewriting: Crafting Memorable Musicals

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First Drafts: A Necessary Evil There are two major types of writers in the world: those who love to write, and those who love to have written. Whichever category you fall into, you must learn to love to rewrite because that is where the art truly comes alive and is...

Unlocking Emotional Depth: The Role of Musical Lyrics

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The Pitfalls of Misusing Musical Lyrics One of the traps that novice writers of musicals frequently step into is the misapplication of lyrics. Although most every memorable musical tells a story, the songs should rarely have the burden of explaining the narrative or...

Debbi Dachinger hosts Steve Cuden on “Dare to Dream” Podcast

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Debbi Dachinger, a long-time member of the make-your-dreams-happen influencers, interviews successful, brave, vulnerable, and spirit-based leaders’ powerful insights on her “Dare to Dream” podcast. Listen to her interview with Steve Cuden here.

Steve Cuden to Moderate “The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes”

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Steve is excited to be moderating the Q&A with Cary Elwes after the screening of The Princess Bride at Carnegie Music Hall Homestead on October 15, 2021. In this highly-anticipated event, fans of The Princess Bride will join the heroic Cary Elwes (Westley) in a...

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...