Enthusiast Programs

Enthusiast Programming

Porchlight is excited to offer a unique series of classes designed for our patrons to deepen their understanding and appreciation for the art and history of Musical Theatre!

Broadway’s Women Writers

With Cheryl Coons

March 9- April 13

Sundays 1-3 PM CST | Online via zoom

$250

Celebrate Women’s History Month with Porchlight! 

THIS COURSE IS SOLD OUT

Since musicals were imagined, amazing women have been at their center. Until recently though, most of the writers who crafted those stories were male. In this 6-week, virtual course, award-winning musical theatre writer Cheryl Coons will focus on musicals written and/or composed by women. Musicals explored include, but are not limited to, Wicked (Winnie Holzman), Frozen (Kristin Anderson-Lopez and Jennifer Lee), Waitress (Sara Bareilles and Jessie Nelson), Hadestown (Anaïs Mitchell), Fun Home (Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori) and The Secret Garden (Marsha Norman and Lucy Simon). Through background stories, lively in-class discussions, behind-the-scenes dish on the creation of these shows and a celebration of their key songs, participants gain an appreciation for women writers and composers and how they have shaped contemporary musical theatre.

Have ideas for classes you’d like to attend? Please email rebeccah@porchlightmusictheatre.org. We always love to hear what you want to learn about!