MCI is committed to making musical theater education as accessible as possible. We do not want income to be a barrier to our community. We are able to offer payment plans to our students. Please reach out with any concerns or questions at admin@musicalcreatorsinstitute.org.
Should you wish to audit any of our classes, please email admin@musicalcreatorsinstitute.org for details and pricing.
Spring Classes
BOOKWRITING with Sam Carner
March 3 - May 26
12 Classes
Mondays 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET
Online
$850.00
ABOUT THE CLASS
How are musicals different from plays or movies? How does adaptation work? What is the real function of songs in a musical? Are there any non-negotiable plot points? Why is romance such a common theme in musicals? Through reading and discussion of classic musical theater libretti and analytical texts, alongside regular assignments in outlining and song placement, we will examine how musicals really work and interrogate common (mis)conceptions about the form. Without seeking any magic bullets, we will identify trends in musical theater’s history and present, asking ourselves what an audience expects when attending a musical and how to find room for something new.
ADVANCED SONGWRITING with Anna K. Jacobs
April 3 - June 5
8 Classes
Thursdays 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
Online
$700 for Individuals, $1000 for Writing Teams
ABOUT THE CLASS
In this advanced course, composer-lyricists and composer-lyricist teams will draw upon a range of musical theatre songwriting techniques to take one of their existing musical theatre scores-in-progress to the next level of craft and artistry. Through a rigorous process of presenting, dissecting, and rewriting songs, they will incrementally find their way into and through a new draft of their musical. Participants will also offer constructive feedback to one another as they share work, creating a supportive and responsive environment in which to develop new skills and take risks. For composer-lyricist teams, both collaborators must be present to participate. For all participants, completion of at least a first draft of the musical they will be developing in class is required to participate.
Where are we located?
All of our in-person classes take place at the Dramatists Guild of America at 1501 Broadway, 7th Floor, Suite 710 Mary Rodgers Room. We are centrally located in Midtown Manhattan with easy access to all major subway lines.
All online classes are via Zoom.
Not in NYC? No problem. All of our classes are offered with the option of joining us virtually.
Interested in multiple classes?
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS
For 1 class, we offer 10% off
For 2 classes or more, we offer 15% off
If you register before January 31st
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