Happy Sunday, Creative Army!

I hope your weekend has been a creative one so far. Whether you have been writing, filming, editing, or sketching out the next spark of an idea, I have got something today that will give you a boost. So grab your coffee, and let’s dive in.

This week’s featured video comes from Variety- How 'Wicked: For Good' Composer Wrote 'The Girl in the Bubble' & 'No Place Like Home'

And if you listen closely, there’s a powerful lesson here that goes far beyond composing.

These songs didn’t arrive fully formed. They started rough, imperfect, even a little messy. A voice memo recorded alone at a piano and ideas that felt right in theory but didn’t quite work once they met the reality of the screen. Entire sections were cut. Arrangements were reworked. Tone shifted based on performance, visuals, and emotion. What worked on stage didn’t always translate to film. What sounded good in isolation had to evolve to serve the story.

And that’s the takeaway!

No matter what you create, writing, directing, composing, or producing, your work will evolve. It has to. The strongest creatives are not the ones who get it perfect on the first try. They are the ones who stay flexible, who listen to the story, and who are willing to refine, adjust, and even let go of ideas when something better reveals itself. At the end of the day, it’s not about protecting your first draft or idea. It’s about serving the final story.

I was recently asked how composers, and really any creative, can use Stage 32 to find more opportunities and build real connections. And the answer is simple, but not always easy. You have to show up.

A lot of creatives come into the platform, look around, maybe read a few posts, and then disappear. Some may lurk around in the lounges, watch a few webinars, wait, and hope something will happen. But nothing happens when you stay invisible.

If you want to build relationships, you need to be active. That starts with introducing yourself in the Stage 32 Introduce Yourself Lounge, where creatives from all over the world come together to share who they are, what they’re working on, and what they’re looking for.

But here’s where most people miss the opportunity; they post about themselves… and then they leave. The real value comes from consistently engaging with others by commenting on posts, asking questions, and starting conversations. That’s how relationships begin, collaborations happen, and people remember your name.

If you’re a composer, the Composing and Post-Production Lounges should be your home bases. Start conversations about your process and challenges you’ve faced, share tips, or ask for insight or advice. You’ll quickly find others working in your space or learning alongside you, and that’s where real connection starts.

And don’t forget, you can actively search for other creatives on Stage 32: directors, producers, editors, people who are looking for exactly what you bring to the table.

But again, none of it works if you’re not participating. This industry moves through relationships. And relationships are built through consistent, genuine connection.

So take what you learned today from the creative process behind Wicked, stay open, stay adaptable, keep refining your work… and then take that same energy into how you show up for your career and your community.

Now I want to hear from you: What’s one creative decision you’ve had to change or let go of that ultimately made your project stronger?

As always, here at Stage 32, we love sharing stories and knowledge with our fellow film fans. Know someone who would love this content? Share it with them. You can keep up with all of our videos by subscribing to the Stage 32 YouTube Channel. For more inspirational, educational, and motivational content on all things entertainment industry, follow me on Instagram and X @rbwalksintoabar.

Wishing you a very happy, healthy, and creative Sunday.

Cheers,

RB

Variety | How 'Wicked: For Good' Composer Wrote 'The Girl in the Bubble' & 'No Place Like Home'

RBWalksIntoABar | How Do I Network as a Composer?

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