how to get NO feedback from Elise
...by NMI Artistic Director ELISE DEWSBERRY
notes from Elise
In this monthly video blog, I am going to be addressing a lot of topics that come up over and over again when I am giving feedback on drafts of new musicals. I’d like to think that if you keep these basics in mind while you are writing, you might be able to write a musical that would result in NO critical feedback from me! Let’s see if I can put myself out of a job…
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How to Get NO Feedback from Elise: Vlog 108 – The Final Year: What is a Musical?
The 108th post in the video blog from NMI Artistic Director Elise Dewsberry - How to Get NO Feedback from Elise. The Final Year: What is a Musical? Start with theme and the lead character’s journey; clarify the rules of your universe, be consistent.
RELATED VLOGS TO CHECK OUT:
Vlog 1: Theme https://youtu.be/S9Cff6aM8yI
Vlog 2: Lead Character Goals https://youtu.be/HEweHFxU03o
Vlog 3- PLOT https://youtu.be/H71tAIjtVsE
Vlog 11: Why THIS story and why NOW? https://youtu.be/FTBSReCC5yw
Vlog 21 - THE WORK OF A SCENE - PART 5 - DELIVERING THEME https://youtu.be/LyEqissEScs
Vlog 30 - YOUR LEAD ACTIVE IN OWN FATE https://youtu.be/dP82uMzJa0Q
Vlog 50 - Collaborative Workshop Lecture #1 - Story Story Story https://youtu.be/cYfFOeXKB68
Vlog 66- Premise vs. Theme https://youtu.be/TMJgXnZUUKY
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How to Get NO Feedback from Elise: Vlog 107 – Pitching to Producers – Part 7
The 107th post in the video blog from NMI Artistic Director Elise Dewsberry - How to Get NO Feedback from Elise. A mini-series on Pitching to Producers. Part 7: The Marriage Metaphor: finding the right producer is like a marriage. Don’t expect to make a baby with someone before you’ve had your first date.
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How to Get NO Feedback from Elise: Vlog 106 – Pitching to Producers – Part 6
The 106th post in the video blog from NMI Artistic Director Elise Dewsberry - How to Get NO Feedback from Elise. A mini-series on Pitching to Producers. Part 6: Do Your Research. Make sure you are pitching to someone who might actually be interested in your musical!
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How to Get NO Feedback from Elise: Vlog 105 – Pitching to Producers – Part 5
The 105th post in the video blog from NMI Artistic Director Elise Dewsberry - How to Get NO Feedback from Elise. A mini-series on Pitching to Producers. Part 5: Stay In Your Lane. You are the writing, not the director or designer or publicist - don’t try to tell your producer how to design the set or costumes - you aren’t saving them time - you are showing them that you are an amateur.
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How to Get NO Feedback from Elise: Vlog 104 – Pitching to Producers – Part 4
The 104th post in the video blog from NMI Artistic Director Elise Dewsberry - How to Get NO Feedback from Elise. A mini-series on Pitching to Producers. Part 4: Pitch Decks and Websites: useful tools for getting the word out about your new musical!
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How to Get NO Feedback from Elise: Vlog 103 – Pitching to Producers – Part 3
The 103rd post in the video blog from NMI Artistic Director Elise Dewsberry - How to Get NO Feedback from Elise. A mini-series on Pitching to Producers. Part 3: What kind of DEMOS do you need?.
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How to Get NO Feedback from Elise: Vlog 102 – Pitching to Producers – Part 2
The 102nd post in the video blog from NMI Artistic Director Elise Dewsberry - How to Get NO Feedback from Elise. A mini-series on Pitching to Producers. Part 2: Tell them the STORY, not the PLOT.
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How to Get NO Feedback from Elise: Vlog 101 – Pitching to Producers – Part 1
The 101st post in the video blog from NMI Artistic Director Elise Dewsberry - How to Get NO Feedback from Elise. A mini-series on Pitching to Producers. Part 1: Why do YOU need to write this?
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How to Get NO Feedback from Elise: Vlog 100 – More Progressions
The 100th post in the video blog from NMI Artistic Director Elise Dewsberry - How to Get NO Feedback from Elise. More samples of PROGRESSIONS and TWISTS in two wedding songs.
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How to Get NO Feedback from Elise: Vlog 99 – Using Progressions in Lyrics
The 99th post in the video blog from NMI Artistic Director Elise Dewsberry - How to Get NO Feedback from Elise. Using PROGRESSIONS to organize your lyrics. Sample: If Ever I Would Leave Your from CAMELOT.
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