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Listen to the final studio recordings of PRESS START as Denver and Brian narrate the last chapter of creating this original musical.

Listen to Denver and Brian read and sing through the entire 45-minute first draft of PRESS START!

Brian and Denver prepare the script for a full live read-through to be published next week!

  Brian and Denver are back with completed drafts of the hero song and the sidekick song. 

Brian gives an update on the reason for the brief hiatus.  

Listen to a draft of the opening number orchestrated with 8-bit synthesizers, plus Brian and Denver chat about updates they've been making throughout the script.

Brian and Denver talk through some news scenes as they complete the first draft of the show.

Revising Scene 2, adding a new character, and fleshing out Off-Camera Moment #3.

Working out the new Scene 2 in which the characters come up with the idea to put on a musical fundraiser.

Denver chats about another musical in development at Beat by Beat, TUT, TUT!, plays some exclusive musical clips from the show.

Denver gives an update on a new show element and a small adjustment to Toadstool's heroic moment.

Inspired by Red Nose Day, Denver and Brian rewrite the outline and clarify the message of the show.

Brian and Denver talk through their process of creating the first hero song. 

Listen to the first draft of the Villain Song and the new Sidekick characters. Plus, writer's block!

Listen to a live performance of the complete opening number by Denver and Brian. Plus a chat about all 18 characters in the show, and writer's block!

Denver and Brian explore how and why musical theatre left the mainstream music scene, plus Denver's experience in Nashville. And how much do lyrics really matter?

Listen to the Pac Man song grow from a few rough lyrics to a full 8-bit vocal recording. Plus a comedy monologue for Karate Guy/Girl.

Writer and Producer Jason Koffeman listens to Denver and Brian pitch the show so far, gives notes on the outline, and chats about common pitfalls for writers and the importance of respecting the craft.

Listen to a draft of the new opening number, discover how Denver and Brian deal with the deus ex machina (contrived plot device), find out how our video game chararacters struggle in staying relevant and help pick the show's title.

Denver chats with writer and lyricist Betina Hershey about her start as a musical theatre performer, the BMI Musical Theatre Workshop, and her process of writing lyrics.