Joshua Schmitz is an aspiring young writer who is confident that - with the resources, support, and perseverance needed - writing can be more than just a hobby.
Beneath the Lyrics
[Spoilers Ahead for Wicked and Wicked: For Good] The land of Oz is no stranger to deep truths and double meanings. Whether it’s the mistaken worldviews that sustain the Emerald City, or the hidden morality behind the witches, wizards, and sorcerers that keep the peace, or the despicable prejudice
Musicals
Disney as of late has been on a rehash power trip, scheduling most of their upcoming projects as either remakes or sequels of various beloved franchises, including Incredibles, Toy Story, and Moana. This has fans irritated, with their often lifeless live-action remakes one of the biggest contributing factors to this
Fiction
Everyone loves a good story. I mean, why else would we have been telling them for centuries? But have you ever thought on how every story, from the most complex, well-written fantasy novel to even the most simple, on-the-ground stories, are somehow so compelling? Today, I’ll be walking through
Introduction
“We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.” - Plato In Oz, image reigns supreme. Position determines power, influence, and even what truth is. The golden gleam of Oz’s figureheads dictates what
Beneath the Lyrics
Ma chere, mademoiselle. It is with deepest pride and greatest pleasure that we proudly present… a new type of mini-post. In case you didn’t know, I am an avid theatre fan, particularly musicals. I could go on to tell you how theatre has changed the course of my life
Musicals
[Spoilers Ahead for Wicked] “The desire to belong is in every human heart.” - Maya Angelou In Wicked, two women, Elphaba Thropp and Glinda Upland, despite being painted as opposites, both seek similar sentiments of belonging and acceptance. On one side, you have Glinda (or ‘Galinda’, more properly), who, with
Musicals
Not all that glitters is gold… The same can be said for the whimsical land of Oz. From the revolutionary original Wizard of Oz to the musical phenomenon of Wicked, Oz has grown and evolved tremendously. With the release of Wicked and the upcoming sequel, Wicked: For Good, interest in
Introduction
If you’ve just come across my humble little website, you’re probably wondering, “What the what?” And believe me, both “what”s are valid. So, without further ado, let’s get you some answers. While this blog was undoubtedly used to boost my experience as a writer by exposing