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From: Kenneth Lyen
Date: Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 1:27 PM
Subject: Musical Theatre Newsletter 18 October 2009
Hi,
Yesterday (17 Oct) we ran a songwriting workshop for musical theatre
at the Arts House, which was well supported. Thanks.
Next Saturday, 24 October, we are running a workshop for writing the
book (= script) of a musical. There are some places left. Please
register if you wish to attend.
Below is a list of forthcoming events organized by Musical Theatre
Limited. Hope you can support us!
A. TELLING THE STORY: Writing the Book of a Musical
Conducted by Chet Woon (President of the Singapore Screenwriters Association)
Saturday 24 October 2-6 pm
The Arts House, 1 Parliament Square, Singapore
Entrance: Free for students (please bring your student card), entry by
donation for others.
Please register with Audrey Lee (office manager) 98339331
audrey.lee@musicaltheatrelimited.org
This is a practical workshop, and you will be asked to write a musical
story. There are a few places left, so please hurry!
B. WONDER OF MUSICALS ~ The Hit Songs! [Musical Revue, Concert of
superb Singers singing songs from Musicals]
Nov 5 THU (8pm)
Nov 6 FRI
Nov 7 SAT
Nov 8 (SUN, 7pm) is the Gala Dinner night, S$120 per head donation.
Tax Relief applies.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=118627768231
C. LOST IN TRANSIT: The Musical
A compelling story told with heartfelt songs that will make you laugh
and make you cry!
Nov 19 THU (SOLD OUT!)
Nov 20 FRI (8pm)
Nov 21 SAT
Nov 22 SUN
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=256626775190
D. MINI MUSICALS 2010
We are inviting submissions for Mini (15-minute) Musicals. Selected
musicals will be staged by Musical Theatre Limited next year.
Please contact Audrey Lee (office manager) 98339331
audrey.lee@musicaltheatrelimited.org for an application form and for
the rules and regulations. The deadline for submission is Sunday 15
November 2009.
E. BEAT-BY-BEAT INCUBATION PROGRAM
You are invited to submit your ideas for a full-length musical to be
incubated and workshopped in our Beat-by-Beat incubation program,
which is supported by the National Arts Council. The musical developed
will go through several readings, and selected musicals will have a
no-frills workshop demo staging.
Please register with Audrey Lee (office manager) 98339331
audrey.lee@musicaltheatrelimited.org
F. OTHER FUTURE EVENTS BEING PLANNED
Please look out for the following events:
1. Story Songs: This is a nationwide songwriting competition organized
by Roland Ang. Please write songs that tell a story.
2. Cabaret Musicals: We invite you to submit original songs suitable
for cabaret.
G. ROUND-UP OF WEBLINKS THAT HAVE CAUGHT MY ATTENTION
1. Non-Andrew Lloyd Webber Cats
http://bobi.org/fun/catmusic/
(there is a YouTube site of these cats with music, but I found it a
bit boring... sorry!)
2. TED Music performances
http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/qi_zhang_s_electrifying_organ_performance.html
http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/nora_york_sings_what_i_want.html
http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/nellie_mckay_sings_clonie_1.html
http://www.ted.com/talks/benjamin_zander_on_music_and_passion.html
http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/david_pogue_on_the_music_wars.html
3. Why Musical Theatre Is Well Loved By Many by Russ Bell
http://www.articlemaniac.com/article/238993/why-musical-theatre-is-well-loved-by-many.html
Please contact me if you have any news or musical ideas that you would
like developed.
Have a pleasant Deepavalli weekend!
Cheers,
Ken
http://www.musicaltheatrelimited.org/
http://kenlyen.blogspot.com/search/label/musical
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenneth_Lyen
From: Kenneth Lyen
Date: Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 1:27 PM
Subject: Musical Theatre Newsletter 18 October 2009
Hi,
Yesterday (17 Oct) we ran a songwriting workshop for musical theatre
at the Arts House, which was well supported. Thanks.
Next Saturday, 24 October, we are running a workshop for writing the
book (= script) of a musical. There are some places left. Please
register if you wish to attend.
Below is a list of forthcoming events organized by Musical Theatre
Limited. Hope you can support us!
A. TELLING THE STORY: Writing the Book of a Musical
Conducted by Chet Woon (President of the Singapore Screenwriters Association)
Saturday 24 October 2-6 pm
The Arts House, 1 Parliament Square, Singapore
Entrance: Free for students (please bring your student card), entry by
donation for others.
Please register with Audrey Lee (office manager) 98339331
audrey.lee@
This is a practical workshop, and you will be asked to write a musical
story. There are a few places left, so please hurry!
B. WONDER OF MUSICALS ~ The Hit Songs! [Musical Revue, Concert of
superb Singers singing songs from Musicals]
Nov 5 THU (8pm)
Nov 6 FRI
Nov 7 SAT
Nov 8 (SUN, 7pm) is the Gala Dinner night, S$120 per head donation.
Tax Relief applies.
http://www.facebook.com/group.
C. LOST IN TRANSIT: The Musical
A compelling story told with heartfelt songs that will make you laugh
and make you cry!
Nov 19 THU (SOLD OUT!)
Nov 20 FRI (8pm)
Nov 21 SAT
Nov 22 SUN
http://www.facebook.com/group.
D. MINI MUSICALS 2010
We are inviting submissions for Mini (15-minute) Musicals. Selected
musicals will be staged by Musical Theatre Limited next year.
Please contact Audrey Lee (office manager) 98339331
audrey.lee@
the rules and regulations. The deadline for submission is Sunday 15
November 2009.
E. BEAT-BY-BEAT INCUBATION PROGRAM
You are invited to submit your ideas for a full-length musical to be
incubated and workshopped in our Beat-by-Beat incubation program,
which is supported by the National Arts Council. The musical developed
will go through several readings, and selected musicals will have a
no-frills workshop demo staging.
Please register with Audrey Lee (office manager) 98339331
audrey.lee@
F. OTHER FUTURE EVENTS BEING PLANNED
Please look out for the following events:
1. Story Songs: This is a nationwide songwriting competition organized
by Roland Ang. Please write songs that tell a story.
2. Cabaret Musicals: We invite you to submit original songs suitable
for cabaret.
G. ROUND-UP OF WEBLINKS THAT HAVE CAUGHT MY ATTENTION
1. Non-Andrew Lloyd Webber Cats
http://bobi.org/fun/catmusic/
(there is a YouTube site of these cats with music, but I found it a
bit boring... sorry!)
2. TED Music performances
http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/
http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/
http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/
http://www.ted.com/talks/
http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/
3. Why Musical Theatre Is Well Loved By Many by Russ Bell
http://www.articlemaniac.com/
Please contact me if you have any news or musical ideas that you would
like developed.
Have a pleasant Deepavalli weekend!
Cheers,
Ken
http://www.
http://kenlyen.blogspot.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
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