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Making Musicals: The Characters

There are four main types of characters in any story: the hero, the opponent, friends, and enemies. The most important character is the hero (or protagonist). They are the one we follow. There isn’t a story without the hero. Examples … Continue reading

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Making Musicals: The Outline

There are infinite varieties of stories, but some writers believe there are only two basic ones. The first is “Someone goes on a journey,” also called the “intentional hero.” The second is “A stranger comes to town,” also called the … Continue reading

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