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The quote says that musical theater is learned in two ways: by studying earlier work and by practicing the craft directly. It suggests that both tradition and hands-on experience are necessary to develop skill. The speaker treats musical theater as something that has to be understood and then done.
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Originally said in English.
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About Stephen Schwartz
American musical theatre composer and lyricist
Stephen Schwartz is an American musical theatre composer and lyricist whose career has spanned more than five decades. He is known for writing stage musicals such as Godspell, Pippin, and Wicked. Schwartz has also written lyrics for films, including Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Prince of Egypt, Enchanted, Disenchanted, and the two-part adaptation of Wicked. His work moves between stage and screen, with songs and shows that have reached broad audiences over many years.
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