121 Project
New Musical Development Program
ROUND 1
• Submit a one-page synopsis or a one-minute audio synopsis of your show
• Submit two contrasting songs and lyric sheets
• Submit one-page or a one-minute audio pitch about why you are passionate about telling this story
If you are selected to move forward in the process…
ROUND 2
• Submit a one-page or a one-minute audio description of what specific development your musical needs
• Submit 30 pages of the script
• Submit 3 additional songs and lyric sheets
• Submit a short bio of each creative team member
• Submit a one-page or a one-minute audio description of your developmental journey
If you are selected to move forward in the process…
ROUND 3
• Submit full script (if available)
• Submit all songs and lyrics (if available)
• Interview with Michael Heitzman, Artistic Director for New Musical Development
Only one project can be submitted per writer.
SUBMISSIONS NOW CLOSED.
Michael Heitzman (Artistic Director of New Musical Development) is a longtime Lucille Lortel Theatre collaborator, and acclaimed writer and director. His re-imagined production of 42nd Street was at The Ordway and Drury Lane/Chicago (Jeff Award nominee, Best Director). Recent directing credits: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat starring David Archuleta (TCA), Beauty and the Beast (TCA, Ordway, PCLO, NSMT, La Mirada), Newsies, Big River, and Legally Blonde (Broadway Sacramento), SHREK and Disney’s The Little Mermaid (NSMT, IRNE Award nominee, Best Director), VICES (Jeff Award nominee, Best Director) As a writer, Michael received a Grammy nomination for co-writing “Throw That Girl Around” from the Broadway musical Swing! For TV, he co-wrote the comedy pilot “Scott Free,” developed Barwood Films and Grammnet, purchased by Paramount Pictures. He is a proud member of The Dramatists Guild, BMI, WGAe, and SDC.