MTT: "New Musicals: NAMT & NYMF"

by Trish Causey

This morning, I interviewed Kathy Evans, Executive Director of the National Alliance for Musical Theatre, and Isaac Hurwitz, Executive Director of the New York Musical Theatre Festival.

We talked about the services their companies provide as well as the process of getting a show presented at NAMT & NYMF. Kathy and Isaac spoke to the emerging trends they see in the new musicals that participate in their festivals. The shows that play at NAMT & NYMF are great indicators for the shows that will be on Broadway in the next three to five years.

To hear this interview, go to: http://musicaltheatretalk.com/

You can still hear the amazing show I did with guests, Joanna Cazden and Starr Cookman, on the topic of "Vocal Health & Disorders."

Coming up December 20, 2009, I'll talk with Howard Sherman and Lucie Arnaz with The American Theatre Wing. And in January 2010, I will be doing shows on "Breathing Support Techniques" and "Ear-Nose-Throat Issues for Singers." For more information, replays of previous shows, and see the brand new VOICE page, go to: http://www.musicaltheatretalk.com/

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Confirmed Guests - Nov. 2009

(re-post from Facebook update)
Chapman Roberts, who is working toward the first-ever Doctorate of Music in Gospel, will be on an upcoming show about secular/popular music influences in Musical Theatre, with an emphasis on Gospel & Rock & Roll. He has a stellar bio that goes from working with Broadway greats to being the Musical Director for events held by several U.S. Presidents. Check him out!

Operatic Contralto & famed Cabaret performer Wynn Creasy & award-winning NYC Cabaret performer Jay Rogers will be on to discuss "Unique Voices: Character Roles and Cabaret" -- Nov. 22 @ 5 pm EST/4 pm CST

We'll also hear from the Creative team of Street Lights, an explosive, new hip-hop musical and an official selection of the 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival. The Creative Team of Lorenzo, another NYMF participant, will talk about the creative process of this musical about Mozart's most (in)famous librettist!

I'm in talks with Broadway reps on SEVERAL new Bway musicals AND revivals! Stay Tuned!