The Conventions of Musical Theatre
Me? I'm just tired (tired, tired, tired) Before you get too worried about me dear reader, please know that this line is not a desperate call for help, rather it's a line from Next to Normal, a musical that has fully captured my life and soul. Don't worry, I won't make you sit through another article about it, but in light of my exhaustion from other aspects of life, my complete fixation on a non-musical thing that has been taking over my life, and my inability to juggle multiple tasks, I've decided that the only way to get back to writing is to write. Unfortunately, as mentioned before, I'm very very tired, which is why we'll have to keep this article light. Let's talk about the conventions of musical theatre. Music Songs and dances provide characters with a medium to express their feelings in a more profound and emotive way than traditional dialogue. The use of music and movement allows performers to convey a wide range of emotions, from joy and love...