Music Director Archives • Maestra

Musical Theatre in West Asia

West Asian musical theatre artists on representation in the industry, growing scenes in their own countries, and the change they wish to see.

The Case for a DEIA Officer

Vaibu Mohan discusses her vision of what the future could look like if every theatrical space made a firm commitment to appoint a DEIA coordinator.

Angela Morley: a Pioneering Musician in the LGBTQ+ Community

Angela Morley was a pioneering English composer, arranger, orchestrator, music director, conductor, and performer whose illustrious career extended across countless film, television, and theatre projects – especially TV and movie musicals.

A Beginner’s Guide to Writing A Musical During Grad School In A Pandemic

Musical theatre is full of collaboration, and our ever-present collaborator is our circumstances. Our circumstances are the foundation from which we can be creative.

The Life of a Broadway Sub

We talked to several talented musicians who have worked as “subs” – filling in for the chairholders playing in the pits of Broadway musicals. How do they do what they do? Learn more about the life of a Broadway sub!

Arts and Activism

Whether counting Americans for the census, participating in musical protest marches, composing songs to help get out the vote, or founding new musical organizations intended to champion a more diverse group of voices, these artist-activists are using their musicals skills and knowledge to empower others and to make the world a more equitable place.