How to Create a Musical with Dean Bryant

Dean Bryant is one of Australia’s leading creators and directors of musicals and is currently directing Dear Evan Hansen for STC and the Michael Cassel Group. Dean is known for his skill in directing musicals with a heart and his versatility as a writer and a director, moving between plays, musicals, opera, cabaret and most recently screen. He has won numerous awards including the 2024 Sydney Theatre Award for Best Musical and Best Director of a Musical for A Little Night Music as well as directing Best New Australian Work winner Hubris and Humiliation, Sydney Theatre Company. In 2025 Dean will have several musicals and plays on the stages of Sydney Theatre Company and Melbourne Theatre Company.

The workshop is ideal for:

• Beginning writers looking to learn by doing
• Beginning directors who are keen to hone their vision
• Beginning Producers to learn and finesse the art of the pitch
• Musical Theatre fans who are keen to have a better understanding of the craft involved
• Asking your burning questions in a welcoming and friendly environment

Writers and Directors of all abilities, backgrounds, levels of experience with playwriting and musicals, and levels of familiarity with theatre are welcome. You do not need to be working on a play, a musical or theatrical idea to participate but there will be time to workshop concepts/ideas if you are. Participants will be writing and should bring their preferred writing tools.