The dynamics of the story’s midpoint are critical for musicals because if a midpoint is set up well then the audience will be hooked back into the theater for more. It must be built in a way that leaves the audience yearning to see what happens next despite being forced “out of the moment” (always a dangerous thing to do) for fifteen long minutes. If crafted well, the audience will become anxious to return to the story. Never take for granted the way you lead into the production’s Act One closing and intermission. This is a critically important moment in your show’s success.
