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Alan Menken: On Adaptations
This article originally appeared in the March/April 2013 edition of The Dramatist.
When it comes to adapting a play, film, or a book into a musical, there are a number of questions I always ask myself.
1. Will this material be enhanced by musical adaptation?
2. Is there anything about the tone, the attitude, the time period, or the world of the story that suggests an interesting and original songwriting palette?
3. Is the basic dramatic arc compatible with the structural needs of a musical?
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