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Musical Theatre Writing Collective

A supportive global community for musical theatre writers and collaborators

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The Musical Theatre Writing Collective is an accessible, international membership built by writers and creators, for writers and creators. Inside, you’ll find dedicated spaces for each stage of the musical development process, exclusive educational content, and structured opportunities to share and refine your work. From searchable writer directories and collaboration boards to comprehensive video trainings and live Q&A sessions, every element is designed to support serious creative growth.

Members gather in bi-weekly Labs using a proven feedback process, participate in quarterly cabarets, and apply for the Reading Series to hear their work aloud with built-in coaching support. Regular live events, Cast Parties, and affinity groups foster connection that moves beyond asynchronous discussion into meaningful artistic momentum. This is a long-term creative home where clarity, craft, collaboration, and community sustain your musical from idea to next stage of development.

Outcomes

  • Strengthen your writing craft
  • Build meaningful collaborations
  • Gain confidence in your voice
  • Sustain consistent creative output

What's included?

  • Spaces Dedicated to Each of the 4 Essential Stages

    Dedicated hubs for each stage of musical development, complete with organized resources and Blueprint frameworks to clarify your next steps and save time, energy, and creative effort.

  • Community-Only Resources

    Access the New Musicals Database, searchable writer directory, collaborator board, milestone space, discussion forums, mentorship initiatives, and structured Q&A spaces.

  • Exclusive Videos & Courses

    Get first access to Motivational Monday, Tip Tuesday, and biweekly in-depth Friday trainings, plus comprehensive video courses on the full musical writing process.

  • Regular Live Events

    Join member-only Cast Parties, Q&A sessions, and community gatherings designed to spark connection, inspiration, and sustainable creative momentum.

  • Bi-Weekly Labs

    Participate in facilitated workshop rooms using Em’s signature Feedback Process, centered on your goals and designed to move your musical from idea to development.

  • Quarterly Cabarets

    Share new or existing work in a celebratory, judgment-free performance space that fosters collaboration, experimentation, and community joy.

  • Reading Series

    Apply for staged or informal readings with built-in prep and follow-up coaching sessions, giving you structured support to elevate your show to its next phase.

  • Supportive Live Community

    Engage in real-time conversations, feedback exchanges, affinity groups, and collaborative growth experiences that accelerate craft and deepen connection.

Who is this for?

  • Emerging and experienced musical theatre writers
  • Composers, lyricists, and librettists seeking collaboration
  • Creators looking for structured support and community

About the creator

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Em Radi

Composer-Lyricist & Librettist | Founder of Musical Theatre Writing Collective

I’m Em Radi, a lifelong musical theatre maker whose path has woven through writing, performing, coaching, and community building. From my first steps in theatre to graduating Summa Cum Laude with a B.A. in Theatre-English and training at the Lehman E...