What's the secret?

There are few and there are many secrets to staging a successful musical.
Keep a focus on the big picture...
Keep it simple but effective....
Make sure your number before half time is big and fun...
I'll add more about these 'secrets' as we move along.
Of course your feedback and questions are valued and welcomed!

What this is about...

Hello hello!! This is a blog for sharing all ideas, advise, tips and general 'stuff' about staging a musical for schools or amateur theatre groups.
So....who am I to start this??
I have been involved in theatre for more years than I care to remember and in all facets from cleaning the bathrooms backstage, to appearing on stage, directing and writing musicals with my music co-writer and close friend Debbie Wright.