I am Quote by Tituss Burgess
“I'm writing a musical. I am. I was able to buy the rights to 'The Preacher's Wife,' which starred Whitney Houston... I'm writing a whole new score and all the lyrics for it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Tonight Show, 2021
Transitioning from acting to musical writing shows creative ambition and leveraging existing rights.
In simple terms: He’s writing a musical using a known story.
Use existing material to launch new creative projects.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- theatre production
- songwriting
- career change
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What new stories could you tell?
- How can you make familiar material fresh?
Reliance on known works may limit originality.