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The Unseen Stagehand: Why Every Play Needs a Theme Song
When we think of theater, we think of dialogue, lighting, and the physical presence of the actors. Music is often relegated to the "incidental" category—a bit of filler during a scene change or a soft bed of sound under a monologue.
James A. Goins
3 min read
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