Deadlines are:

  • Part 1: March 1st
  • Part 2: June 30th (extended)
  • Part 3: September 1st
  • Part 4: November 15th
Click here for the SMASH IT! Workshop application
 We are also taking applications for Part 3 and 4 of the

 SMASH It! Musical Development Workshops

 

CreateTheater’s SMASH It! Musical Workshops will be held in front of a live industry audience in NYC, with your actors or local actors and directors. The workshop will include 6-8 10 minute integrated scene/song presentations from new musicals currenty in development, featuring  feedback from a NYC Theater Industry panel. With your permission, your segment will be recorded and then be streamed on the Streaming Musicals & CreateTheater YouTube channel platforms. We will have an open session for networking and chatting with everyone after the workshop ends.
 
In our workshops you will:
  • Present and pitch your song and scene to award-winning producers in a workshop setting and get feedback
  • Network with industry pros in a casual environment, and get them to engage with you and your work
  • Learn about what needs to happen in your libretto, and when
  • Receive a professionally-recorded video of your presentation for your website
  • Stream your presentation on the CreateTheater YouTube channel for maximum exposure
 
This is an excellent opportunity for networking wiith industry professionals, testing out new songs and scenes, previewing your work with professionals and finding professional talent to present your work. While it is suggested that the writers be present, we can present your work for you for an additional fee.
 
Participation fee: $150 (talent stipends not included), $110 for ETC members
 
*Note: presentations are limited to 6-8 presentations per workshop.
 

 

We are currently accepting applications for Parts 3 & 4

Part 3: Back Into the World (September 22)

How has the world of your musical changed since the end of  Act One? Learn to make your events in Act One Pay Off in Act Two and build heightened action to set up the climax to come.

We’re specifically looking for 10 minute submissions of song and scene from the top of Act Two to the 11;00 Number, which often includes ballands and scenes during “The Big Gloom,” in this Third Workshop.

Panelists:

Part 4: The Pay Off and The Message (December 8): Nail the complete climax and your message

The climax is called ‘the obligatory scene” and is the highest point of emotion in your musical. Learn how to incorporate the three parts of a classical climax into your scene and make deliver over your message in the finale to send them home singing!

We’re specifically looking for 10 minute submissions of song and scene in the musical’s climax to the finale in this Fourth Workshop.

Panelists:
 

HOW TO SUBMIT to the SMASH It! Musical Workshop Series:

Deadlines:

Part 1: March 1st
Part 2: June 30th (Extended)
Part 3: September 1st
Part 4: November 15th

What we provide: For your workshop participation fee you will be able to participate in the entire SMASH IT! Workshop in person (or on Zoom) with feedback specifically for your presentation, networking and engagemet with our panel, a piano (tracks are also accepted),  video recording (optional), and placement of your presentation on the CreateTheater and Streaming Musicals YouTube channels (with your permission) . You will be responsible for all presentation costs and will own the edited recording to put on your website, social media, etc.

Workshop Participation fee (includes the 10 minute professionally produced recording): $150

($110 discount for ETC members)

Click here for the SMASH IT! Workshop application