In our "Meet The Writers" series, we're learning more about the participants of the CMTWC Writer's Workshop. The Writer's Workshop meets every two weeks in Toronto where, under the guidance of head teacher Leslie Arden, participants learn and practice the craft of composition and lyric-writing. Check back every Monday to meet a new writer! What was your introduction to the theatre? Being from a small town, I didn’t have a lot of access to theatre. I remember watching the fil

The Canadian Musical Theatre Writers Collective (CMTWC) in association with the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) is pleased to announce the first ever ASCAP Musical Theatre Workshop in Toronto. Workshop participants will have the opportunity to present selections from new original works in progress for professional critique. The workshop will feature a panel of musical theatre luminaries, led by the legendary composer-lyricist Stephen Schwartz. M

In our "Meet The Writers" series, we're learning more about the participants of the CMTWC Writer's Workshop. The Writer's Workshop meets every two weeks in Toronto where, under the guidance of head teacher Leslie Arden, participants learn and practice the craft of composition and lyric-writing. Check back every Monday to meet a new writer! What was your introduction to the theatre? I was introduced to theatre back in high school. I wanted to get along with my friends, so I ta

In our "Meet The Writers" series, we're learning more about the participants of the CMTWC Writer's Workshop. The Writer's Workshop meets every two weeks in Toronto where, under the guidance of head teacher Leslie Arden, participants learn and practice the craft of composition and lyric-writing. Check back every Monday to meet a new writer! What was your introduction to the theatre? My sister took me to see the Mirvish production of The Lion King when I was 8. I still remember