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Save the Cat Analysis of Newsies, Act I
By his own estimation, Jack would be the last guy to go up against a wealthy and powerful man like Joseph Pulitzer. And he knows he wouldn’t stand a chance. But Jack has qualities of character that he doesn’t yet recognize himself. And the discovery of those qualities are going to transform him into a powerful leader who creates a better life, not only for himself, but also for the rest of the exploited kids of New York City.
Rebecca Burnham
Feb 187 min read


Magic in One Sentence: The Logline
Javert and Jean Valjean: The protagonist and antagonist are key components of a logline This week, I’m continuing the Building Blocks of...
Rebecca Burnham
Sep 4, 20257 min read


Save the Cat, the Beauty, and the Beast
Save the Cat has not yet been adapted to musicals. Maybe that’s because musicals have not always been about telling a great story. But modern audiences are accustomed to tightly-woven and fulfilling stories, and the story of a Summit Stages musical needs to do more than just entertain; it needs to inspire audiences in a way that builds the Beloved Community. That’s why I’m working on adapting Snyder’s model to musicals.
Rebecca Burnham
Aug 29, 202516 min read
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