Music Direction Essentials
Being a successful musical director demands a number of skills that go beyond good musicianship. The musical director's ability to lead, guide, and inspire the room is of utmost importance and can truly lift a production. In this special panel with MUSE Founding Members, you will hear tips and advice from some of the best and most dynamic musical directors working in musical theater today. If Music Direction is something you are interested in pursuing, you won’t want to miss this special event.
Q+A: Michael Mitchell
Join us in a discussion with MUSE Founding Member Michael Mitchell, where he will share his knowledge, answer questions about his career, and get to know you!
Note: This event is open to MUSE Directory members only.
Meet Harold Wheeler
If you don’t know Harold Wheeler, now is your chance! Meet this trailblazing Black artist who has built and shaped the musical theater landscape through his orchestrations of shows like Dreamgirls, Hairspray, and The Oscars. Spend time with Mr. Wheeler in this candid interview that will be moderated by Founding Member Kenny Seymour.
Black Founding Member Roundtable
Join MUSE’s Black Founding Members for a roundtable discussion about their personal experiences climbing the ranks in a predominantly white industry. Moderated by MUSE Directory Member Missy Hardy, this event is open to all in celebration of Black History Month!
Meet Linda Twine
If you don’t know Linda Twine, now is your chance! Meet this trailblazing Black artist who has built and shaped the musical theater landscape through her music direction of shows like Caroline or Change, Jelly’s Last Jam, and The Color Purple. Spend time with Ms. Twine in this candid interview that will be moderated by Founding Member Joseph Joubert.
Black Founding Member Roundtable
Join MUSE’s Black Founding Members for a roundtable discussion about their personal experiences climbing the ranks in a predominantly white industry. Moderated by MUSE Directory Member Sean Mayes, this event is open to all in celebration of Black History Month!
MUSE Member Mixer
Join us as we come together to celebrate the MUSE community - that’s YOU! We’ll be able to listen and talk about YOUR art and the exciting new endeavors we’re all engaged in. Come learn more about the talented artists who make up the directory alongside you. A special guest will join us at the […]
MUSE Member Mixer
Join us as we come together to celebrate the MUSE community - that’s YOU! We’ll be able to listen and talk about YOUR art and the exciting new endeavors we’re all engaged in. Come learn more about the talented artists who make up the directory alongside you. Check back later for more specific details. Note: […]
An AAPI Discussion
As part of MUSE’s celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, join MUSE members, supporters, and friends to get to know one another, and have a conversation with contractors from the AAPI community. In addition to hearing from David Lai & Tomoko Akaboshi, part of the event will be spent chatting with other attendees, panelists, and MUSE […]
MUSE Member Mixer
Join us as we come together to celebrate the MUSE community - that’s YOU! We’ll be able to listen and talk about your art and the exciting new endeavors we’re all engaged in. Come learn more about the talented artists who make up the directory alongside you. Check back later for more details. Note: This […]
AAPI Roundtable
Join a roundtable discussion with musicians from a variety of disciplines in the music department. As part of MUSE’s celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, this panel of AAPI artists will discuss their experiences and hopes for the future. The event will also include time in smaller groups to connect and get to know one another. […]
BILLY PORTER x MUSE
We are so excited to host Billy Porter who is one of the most prolific artists of our time. Our discussion will focus on being a Black-gay artist and how he has navigated the system to get where he is today. What lessons he learned, mistakes he thinks he made and how he ultimately claimed […]