Even though some areas of the country are loosening their restrictions a touch, it looks like we’re all still gonna be stuck inside for the next 30 days.
Sigh.
I know, I know, believe me.
And while it’s important to feel all the feelings that we’re ALL feeling about not being allowed to live like we used to live . . .
It’s also important to do what Stephen Schwartz said on my very second livestream:
“We can look at this as an opportunity – that we’ve been given a gift of time we might not ordinarily have.”
At the beginning of every month, we always send out a tweet about our 30 Day Script Challenge, the free program we created to help TheaterMakers get those great ideas out of your head and on to a page (because only then can they get on a stage).
But never before has this Challenge seemed more timely.
Because while things won’t be back to “normal” in 30 days, this gift of time is running out. So if you said to yourself, “I’m going to take advantage of this time and finally write that thing I’ve always wanted to write,” but still haven’t written it . . . sign up for the challenge. It’s free. And what’s the worst thing that could happen . . . you still don’t write it? You end up exactly where you are now?
Now, ask yourself . . . what’s the best thing that could happen? Seriously. What could happen when you finish the script?
The answer?
Anything.
So go for it. It’s free. It’s fun. And it works. Our 30 Day Script Challenge has produced more scripts than we can count from past participants.
The next 30 Day Script Challenge starts in just 3 days, on June 1st, so sign up today. And just think – by July 1st, you’ll have a completed first draft.
Take the Challenge here.
(Oh – we recently surveyed past participants on how to improve The Challenge – and we got some fantastic suggestions from “check-ins,” coaching, “what do I do when it’s done” action steps and more – so I hired Eric Webb, added some tech features, and more to create an “Ultimate” version which you can see here.)
I’m still riding the wave of positivity after last night’s episode. Big thanks to Mat and Savanna for joining us last night, and for Sierra Boggess for being our ultimate surprise guest! And of course, I’m grateful to Lisa Kron for coming on and sharing her tips for writing new stories – even sharing her favorite lyrics and lyricists on Broadway. If you missed this jam-packed episode, make sure you check it out.
And don’t forget, you can go back and replay all your favorite episodes here!
Tonight, I’m sitting down with Kelly Devine, Broadway Choreographer who was in the middle of previews for Diana on Broadway when Broadway shutdown. I’m eager to find out what Diana’s creative team is doing with the show during this ‘extended intermission’.
Tune at 8pm EDT tonight to find out what Kelly is working on. And click here to set your e-reminder.
To see the full line-up of guests for the next few weeks visit www.theproducersperspective.com/LIVE.
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(If any of you are interested in streaming your concert, workshop, reading . . . or even starting your own livestream series, I highly recommend the platform we’ve been using – StreamYard. Click here to check them out.)
Big thanks to Lynn Ahrens for joining me last night. I’m still thinking about the moment when Lynn pranked me . . . LIVE, and in front of everyone! If you’re not sure what I’m talking about, catch the replay here. (And you’ll also get a master class in lyric writing – Lynn told me how I could become a better lyricist in the next 30 days – curriculum and all!)
And don’t forget, you can go back and replay all your favorite episodes here!
Tonight, I’m sitting down with Playwright and Bookwriter, Lisa Kron (Fun Home, Well), and chatting about writing new works during these challenging times.
And we have a special treat for all of you tonight. I’ll also be sitting down with Daddy-Daughter Duo, Mat and Savanna Shaw. If you watched last Monday’s episode with Mara Isaacs, you’ll recognize these Youtube sensations . . . and as soon as I saw they were Broadway fans, I knew I wanted to get them on the livestream and we made it happen in less than 10 days!
Tune at 8pm EDT tonight and hang out with me, Lisa Kron, and the Shaw’s. And click here to set your e-reminder.
To see the full line-up of guests for the next few weeks visit www.theproducersperspective.com/LIVE.
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(If any of you are interested in streaming your concert, workshop, reading . . . or even starting your own livestream series, I highly recommend the platform we’ve been using – StreamYard. Click here to check them out.)