Listen to a draft of the opening number orchestrated with 8-bit synthesizers, plus Brian and Denver chat about updates they've been making throughout the script.

EP 22: First Draft? Done.

Jun 30th, 2015 23m 57s

Brian and Denver talk through some news scenes as they complete the first draft of the show.

EP 21: Update on Script Work

Jun 24th, 2015 13m 3s

Revising Scene 2, adding a new character, and fleshing out Off-Camera Moment #3.

EP 20: Working Out Scene 2

Jun 16th, 2015 16m 7s

Working out the new Scene 2 in which the characters come up with the idea to put on a musical fundraiser.

EP 19: Let's Talk About "Tut, Tut!"

Jun 10th, 2015 13m 37s

Denver chats about another musical in development at Beat by Beat, TUT, TUT!, plays some exclusive musical clips from the show.

EP 18: Short Update on Script Work

Jun 2nd, 2015 9m 27s

Denver gives an update on a new show element and a small adjustment to Toadstool's heroic moment.

EP 17: Rewrite, Rewrite, Rewrite

May 26th, 2015 30m 45s

Inspired by Red Nose Day, Denver and Brian rewrite the outline and clarify the message of the show.

EP 16: The Heroes' First Number

May 19th, 2015 21m 9s

Brian and Denver talk through their process of creating the first hero song.

EP 15: The Villain Song and New Sidekicks

May 12th, 2015 19m 25s

Listen to the first draft of the Villain Song and the new Sidekick characters. Plus, writer's block!

EP 14: A New Opening Number

May 5th, 2015 24m 25s

Listen to a live performance of the complete opening number by Denver and Brian. Plus a chat about all 18 characters in the show, and writer's block!

EP 13: Pop Music vs. Musical Theatre - What Happened?

Apr 28th, 2015 23m 48s

Denver and Brian explore how and why musical theatre left the mainstream music scene, plus Denver's experience in Nashville. And how much do lyrics really matter?

EP 12: The Pac Man Song

Apr 21st, 2015 23m 2s

Listen to the Pac Man song grow from a few rough lyrics to a full 8-bit vocal recording. Plus a comedy monologue for Karate Guy/Girl.

EP 11: Pitching the Show to Hollywood Producer Jason Koffeman

Apr 14th, 2015 35m 18s

Writer and Producer Jason Koffeman listens to Denver and Brian pitch the show so far, gives notes on the outline, and chats about common pitfalls for writers and the importance of respecting the craft.

EP 10: Deus Ex Machina (say what?)

Apr 7th, 2015 21m 10s

Listen to a draft of the new opening number, discover how Denver and Brian deal with the deus ex machina (contrived plot device), find out how our video game chararacters struggle in staying relevant and help pick the show's title.

EP 09: Interview with Writer & Lyricist Betina Hershey

Mar 31st, 2015 30m 55s

Denver chats with writer and lyricist Betina Hershey about her start as a musical theatre performer, the BMI Musical Theatre Workshop, and her process of writing lyrics.

EP 08: The Hero Complex and Yes Music Matters

Mar 24th, 2015 22m 43s

Denver and Brian dig deep into the real reason the heroes need these rings to play on. They also play a full 8-bit version of the Toadstool song, and demonstrate the importance of music in conveying the specific emotion of a character. Finally

EP 07: Scenes 1 to 15 plus a Performance of “The Final Level”

Mar 17th, 2015 21m 10s

A complete scene outline of the show so far, a full performance of the climactic song “The Final Level”, plus Writer’s Block! Also, Denver and Brian announce the winner of the Production Kit Giveaway!

EP 06: Writing an "I Want" Song and Musical Theatre Lyrics plus New Scenes

Mar 10th, 2015 23m 20s

Listen to two versions of the protagonists' "I Want" song and give your feedback on which you like best! Plus Denver and Brian chat in detail about writing musical theatre lyrics, plus a preview of a couple new scenes.Let's Make A Musical is a

EP 05: Scene Breakdown and Video Game Music

Mar 3rd, 2015 22m 38s

The musical continues to evolve as Denver and Brian flesh out the first 8 scenes, plus a short chat about what makes video game music unique. And writer’s block!

EP 04: Creating a Protagonist and Writing for Young Actors

Feb 24th, 2015 22m 5s

Denver and Brian flesh out the Toadstool character, plus how to write for young actors.Let's Make A Musical is a podcast for fans of musical theatre, musicals and Broadway. Produced by Beat by Beat Press (www.bbbpress.com).