Lessons in Creativity from Musical Theatre Characters

Lessons in Creativity from Musical Theatre Characters blends cutting-edge research, juicy anecdotes, lived experience, hands-on activities, and gentle advice to take readers on a journey to explore and enhance their own creativity.

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James C. Kaufman is a Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Connecticut, USA. He has written/edited more than 50 books, including The Creativity Advantage. A former president of the American Psychological Association's Division 10, he has won numerous awards.

Dana P. Rowe is the composer of 11 musicals, including the off-Broadway hit Zombie Prom, and the Olivier-nominated West End shows The Witches of Eastwick and The Fix. As a certified personal development coach, he specializes in working with creative professionals.

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Lessons in Creativity from Musical Theatre Characters blends cutting-edge research, juicy anecdotes, lived experience, hands-on activities, and gentle advice to take readers on a journey to explore and enhance their own creativity.

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Overture: Waiting in the Wings PART I Your Creative Spark 1. **Making Your Entrance: Finding Your Original Voice 2. Hitting Your Mark: The Importance of Appropriateness 3. Thinking On Your Feet: The Creative Process 4. Finding Your Light: Your Creative Aspirations PART II Your Creative Tools 5. Keeping It Fresh: Staying Open to New Things 6. What's Your Motivation?: Passion and Balance 7. Showing Them What You've Got: The Creative Self 8. Crying on Cue: Monitoring Your Mood PART III Your Creative Life** 9. Leaving the Drama on the Stage: The Myth of the Mad Genius 10. Taking Your Show on the Road: Know When to Make a Change 11. Dreaming Your Dream: Your Journey of Success Exit Music: The Show Must Go On