Today Adam Gwon Is Finding the Hook for His New Musical

Show Notes

Kara talks to musical theater composer/lyricist Adam Gwon about his day. Big moments include building the foundation for a sequence song, becoming a morning person while on the road, writing advice he received from Lynn Ahrens, and more.

More about Adam: adamgwon.com

Instagram: @gwonster

Twitter: @adamgwon

Mentions in the episode:

• Adam's lyric writing classes at Primary Stages
• Adam's class at the Dramatists Guild Institute
• Witnesses, the musical produced in California
• Dramatists Guild Foundation Fellows program founded by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty

Do It Today is a podcast created by Kara Cutruzzula. She's the author of two motivational journals and a musical theater writer, playwright, and editor.

 

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Original artwork design by Tyler Spangler

Original music composed by Kristoffer Bjarke

What is Do It Today?

DO IT TODAY is a podcast hosted by Kara Cutruzzula, who asks friends and notable figures across creative industries about what they're doing that day—and how they're going to do it. It's an up close look at process and practice, a reminder for you to do your most meaningful work, and a mini dose of encouragement in 20 minutes or less.