The Umbrella Arts Center Presents From Page to Stage: Authoring for Theater
Jonathan Larson’s autobiographical musical chronicles the struggles and breakthroughs of a young composer penning songs that would ultimately pave the way for his groundbreaking success with RENT.
In this spirit, our talkback will explore the unique challenges and rewards of writing for the theater—particularly musical theater—where words and music are crafted not as finished works on the page, but as blueprints for the stage. How does this collaborative process differ from authoring solo? What is it like to build characters and scenes meant to be shaped by directors, actors, and musicians? This engaging talkback invites theater lovers, writers, and artists to discover how stories grow from the page to the stage, and beyond.
The discussion will be facilitated by Kira Troilo, a Boston-based writer and EDI consultant for arts organizations and the theater community.
The Umbrella Center Presents
FROM PAGE TO STAGE: AUTHORING FOR THEATER
at The Umbrella Arts Center
40 Stow St., Concord
Saturday, October 18
8:00 pm
Join a special post-show conversation following Tick, Tick… Boom! with Scott Murphy, an award-winning Groton Hill music instructor, presented in celebration of the Concord Festival of Authors. The discussion is included with purchase of a ticket to Tick, Tick… Boom! The production runs approximately 90 minutes without an intermission.
Tickets start at $48; student and senior discounts are available. Use the link above to reserve your seats.
