{"product_id":"conversations-in-color-exploring-north-american-musical-theatre-paperback","title":"Conversations in Color: Exploring North American Musical Theatre - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSean Mayes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStep into a world where the brightest creative minds of contemporary musical theatre share their insights and inspirations.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eConversations in Color\u003c\/i\u003e unveils the untold stories and perspectives of remarkable artists of color shaping the stage today. Delve into captivating interviews with visionaries like André De Shields, Alex Lacamoire, Baayork Lee, and many more, as they discuss the intricate artistry behind crafting unforgettable musical experiences. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUnlike any other, this groundbreaking book offers an indispensable resource for the theatre industry. Explore the multifaceted process of musical creation through conversations with directors, choreographers, music directors, orchestrators, stage managers, writers, librettists, artistic directors, and fight directors. Discover the secrets of their craft, from project preparation to rehearsal techniques, career insights, and personal anecdotes. Drawing from Broadway and regional productions across North America, these exclusive interviews provide invaluable firsthand knowledge that transcends boundaries. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eConversations in Color\u003c\/i\u003e fills a vital void in musical theatre studies, shedding light on the absence of diverse perspectives. Immerse yourself in the minds of leading creative practitioners, gaining practical steps and inspiration for your own artistic endeavors. Whether you're a professional or aspiring performer, director, or designer, this book serves as a compass, guiding you towards excellence. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUnlock the secrets of musical theatre's most extraordinary talents: a vibrant world of creativity awaits, where voices that have been under-acknowledged are finally heard, and where passion and innovation reign supreme\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased out of New York City and Toronto, \u003cb\u003eSean Mayes\u003c\/b\u003e enjoys a varied career internationally as a conductor, music director, orchestrator, arranger, composer, author, and educator across North America and Europe, spanning the range of numerous musical styles between Broadway, theatre, opera, classical, and pop. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In New York, Mr. Mayes serves as a conductor between two Tony Award-winning Broadway productions, sharing his time as Assistant Conductor of \u003ci\u003eMJ \u003c\/i\u003eand Associate Conductor of \u003ci\u003eHadestown.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Internationally, Mr. Mayes serves as Musical Supervisor of the Finnish premiere of \u003ci\u003eCome From Away, \u003c\/i\u003eand in Fall 2022, served as Music Director and Conductor of the new musical \u003ci\u003eMandela, \u003c\/i\u003einspired by the life of Nelson Mandela and co-produced by the Mandela family for production at the Young Vic Theatre in London, UK. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As Music Director for Broadway luminary André De Shields, Mr. Mayes was Music Director, Orchestrator, and Arranger for \u003ci\u003eAn Evening With André De Shields\u003c\/i\u003e with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in 2021. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Select recent work includes serving as Composer and Musical Supervisor of the National Tour of \u003ci\u003eFall On Your Knees\u003c\/i\u003e, the stage adaptation of the best-selling Canadian novel; Composer for the Stratford Festival's 2023 Mainstage production of \u003ci\u003eKing Lear; \u003c\/i\u003eMusic Supervisor of AFROPUNK @ Lincoln Center, Music Supervisor of \u003ci\u003eRent: In Concert\u003c\/i\u003e at the Kennedy Center, and Composer and Conductor of \u003ci\u003eAportia Chryptych, \u003c\/i\u003ecommissioned by the Canadian Opera Company for production in 2024. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As an author, Mr. Mayes' writing and scholarship is dedicated towards unpacking systemic issues surrounding representation, having previously published on disproportionately represented Black music directors (\u003ci\u003eReframing the Musical, \u003c\/i\u003ePalgrave Macmillan, 2019), and the retracing of Black British musical theatre history in \u003ci\u003eAn Inconvenient Black History of British Musical Theatre \u003c\/i\u003e(Bloomsbury, 2021), which was celebrated for release in concert at Wigmore Hall, London, in September 2021. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e @maestromayes\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 168\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.39 x 8.43 x 5.35 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 16, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45444307779686,"sku":"9781350242098","price":53.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/OilJI0jy7a9781350242098.webp?v=1776070647","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/conversations-in-color-exploring-north-american-musical-theatre-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}