ABSTRACT
Script preparation and analysis (at least three months prior to rehearsal). Following the system outlined in Chapter 1, gather the information you need to be an effective collaborative leader.
Create your concept statement and script breakdowns (two months prior to rehearsal, or some time prior to the first meeting with the designers). These documents articulate your ideas about the production, the characters and the world of your musical. They become touchstones as you work with designers, the choreographer, the musical director and all the many creative collaborators who will interpret your vision.
