The Art of Writing Effective Dialogue for Musicals (10 Traits to Know)
/Dialogue in musical theatre is a particular creature of its own. Although it is born out of the same dialogue traditions as the other storytelling media we consume, there are a few inherently different qualities of musical theatre dialogue.
Here are 10 traits of musical theatre dialogue to consider as you write your own musicals.
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