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A guide to Musical Theatre in Schools

Michael
Michael

I have been producing musicals in schools for around 15 years, and it’s one of the highlights of my year! The joy in students faces as they come off stage after a show is all the reward you need after spending a year planning, rehearsing and executing the show. In the future I share some of my favourite musicals, those that I have been involved with, along with those I have seen. 

For now check out this Podcast from earlier this year when I sat down with Nicholas Waxman, from Drama Victoria, about what goes into creating a school musical. 

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