Writing Musical Theater

STEVEN L. ROSENHAUS has written music and/or lyrics for several musicals, as well as incidental music for plays, film scores and commercials. His concert works in a variety of genres have been performed throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. He has over a hundred original works and arrangements in print, and several works recorded on compact discs. He serves as Adjunct Assistant Professor of Composition at New York University, USA, teaching both classical and musical theatre composition, and also teaches song writing and other subjects at Nassau Community College. ALLEN COHEN

• Introduction Part One: The Elements Theater Basics The Idea The Libretto The Characters The Lyrics The Music Part Two: Writing a Show Getting Started Writing the Score Rewriting Appendices A Brief Historical Overview Tools Logistics and Legalities Required Reading (and Listening)