Rebekah M. Allen is a tour de force. Rebekah conceived and wrote book, music, and lyrics for WE ARE THE TIGERS, A NEW MUSICAL (Hudson Backstage Theatre, L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation winner for Best Lyrics/Composition, nominee for Best Production and Music Direction), REMISSION (NYMF Developmental Reading Series), THE RAGE: CARRIE 2, AN UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY…
Category: Music Magic Series
Music Magic Q&A Series: Rachel Griffin
I first met Rachel Griffin when we sat on a panel that the League of Professional Theatre Women was hosting. Immediately I was inspired by Rachel’s words, her passion, her poise in front of a crowd. She was a calming force on the panel, something I greatly appreciated. The compassion that she has for others, and her understanding of the human…
Music Notes Q&A: Andrew Barret Cox
Andrew Barret Cox has found success as a performer in the New York and Boston music and club scenes with his original music and choreography. His music has been described as “electric, explosive, uniquely contemporary electronic pop.” Since 2007 he has been composing in various genres of pop, electro pop, EDM, country, and orchestral. He…
Music Magic Q&A: Eamon O’Dwyer
Eamonn trained at the Royal Academy of Music and has worked as a musician in theatres all over the world. As a composer he has written original music for Stones in his Pockets (Dukes Theatre Lancaster); Five Children & It (Tristan Bates); Portia Coughlan (Old Red Lion); Around the World in Eighty Days & The…
Music Magic Q&A: Finn Anderson
Finn Anderson is a brilliant composer/songerwriter, based in Scotland, and I’m so excited to share his story with all of you Write Teacher(s) Reader(s)! Megan: First things first, when did you know you wanted to be a composer/songwriter? Finn: I have been writing scripts and songs from a very young age – and it was…
Music Magic Q&A Series: Gus Gowland
Gus Gowland was born & raised in Muswell Hill, North London. He trained as an actor at the RSAMD in Glasgow (Special Prize for Merit) and completed his Masters degree in Musical Theatre at Goldsmiths in 2011, graduating with Distinction. In November 2015 he wrote a short musical ‘SICK!’ which was performed at LOST Theatre…
Music Magic Q&A Series: Charlotte Jaconelli
Hello Beautiful People, It’s time to introduce you to my new friend + collaborator, the one and only, Charlotte Jaconelli. In a word – she’s fantastic. But I’ll save you the gush fest, and get on with our latest Q&A here at The Write Teacher(s)! MM: First things first, did you always want to be…
Music Magic Q&A Series: Zack Zadek
Hello Beautiful People, This next Q&A is with the one and only, ZZ. Aka Zack Zadek. NO INTRODUCTION IS NECESSARY – we’ll just dive right in. MM: First thing first, can you pinpoint the moment when you knew you wanted to write musicals? ZZ: I wish I could be like one of those people who can…
Music Magic Q&A Series: Blake Pfeil
Hello Beautiful, Blake Pfeil is an actor and a songwriter. His debut album Wallpaper, is available on iTunes, Amazon, Google, and many others sites. After a sold-out 2013 NYC debut at Joe’s Pub (Blake Pfeil is in Love with a Girl Named… Irene,) Blake’s music has also been featured in larger venues like the Highline…
Music Magic Q&A: Trillium
Hello Beautiful People, I’m so thrilled to be able to introduce you to these two artists – Janet Krupin and Alex Caraballo of Trillium. They are the type of creatives that inspire others to just jump after dreams, ideas, and work that fuels your soul. MM: First things first, can you tell our readers what…