50: Rob Rokicki On How The Lightning Thief Musical Works, Adapting Percy Jackson, and Taking The Show To London

This week, we have the wonderfully talented composer and lyricist behind The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, Rob Rokicki, with us! Discussion topics may include: musical world-building, the inner workings of Good Kid, The Oresteia, motifs, the power of an acoustic guitar, cut songs, philosophies on reprises, and updating the show for its upcoming London production.

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THEME SONG:

"The Mask of Sorokin," music and arrangement by Dan Corde

Guitars - Dan Corde

Bass - Quinten Metke

Drums - Todd Cummings

Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings

OUTRO MUSIC:

"Shadow Run," music and arrangement by Dan Corde