BringAbout Development, a 501c3 notprofit development and production company dedicated to developing dance as a narrative tool early in the process of writing new musicals and plays and to conceiving and creating theatrical productions for audiences that expand perspective, empathy and one’s understanding of themselves through storytelling that is specific and authentic to community, culture and places beyond their own. We recognize a critical gap in the industry: writers, the creative architects of musicals, are often isolated from other theater professionals until a script is fully formed for production. This gap hampers the potential for rich, interdisciplinary collaboration. Over the past seven years, we have bridged this divide by bringing together musical theater creatives – writers, composers, performers, music designers, choreographers, and directors – at a much earlier stage in the creative process. Our method of extensive preparation, thoughtful communication and visionary leadership is an exceptional and singular activator of new works. Get to know The BringAbout’s multi-faceted programming below!
Collaborating in a BringAbout STUDIO RESIDENCY is typically the first time writers and composers experience a new work in 4D. Everything in the process is live. All artists in the room contribute cohesively as singers, dancers, and musicians with sound design as well. The STUDIO RESIDENCY starts as a 1 or 2 day process focusing on three parts of a new piece to investigate dance as a through line. With highly intentional preparation, communication, and leadership, the BringAbout STUDIO RESIDENCY has a singular culture and artistic experience known as the craft of collaboration. This is where artistic relationships are developed authentically through action and innovative storytelling is accelerated!
The BringAbout RESIDENCY method has been practiced for eight years and experienced by more than 40 writing teams. from emerging composers to Broadway award-winning writers. Residencies can be extended into multi-week schedules. The videos below provide an inside look at BringAbout 1 and 2 day STUDIO RESIDENCIES.
The sold out, bi-annual event that New York Times describes as the place to
"step into the spotlight and reimagine the possibilities for
dance in musical theatre.”
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