Videos

Hello everyone! 

I created a video of "The Wolves of Winter Overture," but for some reason it's having trouble uploading to the blog. 

I'll look into the issue more tomorrow. 

Goodnight. 😴

Performance Disclosures Page

I created a new Performance Disclosures Page, which includes topics such as: 

1. Copyright Infringement Statement
2. Photosensitivity Warning 
3. Controversial Topic Warning
4. Religious / Spiritual Statement of Equality 

Thank you all for your interest! 

Parents Guide Page

The Parents Guide Page is up and running! 

As always, please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. 

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Upcoming New Page

Hello wolf fans! 🐺

I figured it would be best to create a Parents Guide to highlight the scenes that make my musical rated PG-13.  I wouldn't want to frighten or make children uncomfortable.  A parent's guide will certainly help families decide if my musical is right for them. 

Since The Wolves of Winter features a Snow Queen, I wouldn't want families thinking it's going to be like...well...another certain Snow Queen we all adore...😉

I'll create the page later this weekend.

Have fun and stay safe. 😎

Facebook Community

Hello everyone! 

I created a Facebook Community for The Wolves of Winter. 

Fans of dark fantasy, romance, Snow Queens, or musical theater are all welcome to join! 

This could serve as an additional way to reach me as well. 😊

The community is open to the public and can be searched by typing in "The Wolves of Winter."

Hope to see you there! 

~D. Frost ❄

2K Views

Greetings, late night hunters. ❤

What're you doing up so late?  In the Frost Forest, no less! 😉 

My blog reached 2K views! *triumphant howl* 🐺

Thank you all for your interest and support. 😁

If you have any questions, please let me know. ❄

More Updates to Concept Art Page

Hey wolf fans! 🐺

Check out the latest updates to the Concept Art page. 😎

Oh, and here's a group drawing of The Wolves of Winter characters.  

Be sure to click on the image to enlarge it.  

Can you tell them apart?👀Who's your favorite? 

Enjoy & have a hoooOOOOoowling good weekend! 

~ D. Frost ❄

Bedar and Lucinda Concept Art

Here is concept art of Bedar the Moon Mage & Lucinda, the Lady of the Stars.

Bedar and Lucinda were cut from the story.  To find out why, see the post below this one!

Above: Bedar & Lucinda

Below: Elvera & Bedar

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Did You Know...?

Did you know that The Wolves of Winter cut extra musical numbers from the show? 👀

This was due to not only a character removal, but also a plot change. ❄

Here are the cuts for your enjoyment.  

What do you think about them? 🤔 Comment below! 

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• Oh Howl No More in Pain and Sorrow 
• This piece was supposed to occur before Onyx and Rose journeyed into the Frost Forest.  It's overall prophetic themes were already covered (therefore replaced with) This is A Tale You Know.  If memory serves me right, it was to be a song at the beginning of ACT II. 
• The piece was to be sung by Bedar.  This "Moon Mage" was a wizard character who got cut from the show due to having too many powers.  I didn't want him to compete with Elvera.  
• More about Bedar 🠊Originally, Bedar was in love with Elvera!  He then leaves her to be with "The Lady of the Stars" named Lucinda.😅⭐🌙 In a fit of rage, Elvera has Ivy kill Lucinda, and Bedar vows to do anything in his power to stop the Snow Queen; warning the nearby Village about her Winter Wolves.  This all occurred in the first act. I thought Elvera turning evil due to a broken heart was too cheesy. 😜
• Bedar wanted Onyx to be content and not give into Elvera's temptations.  He sings phrases such as "there is much in store," "you are not alone," and "do you favor the wolves?" 
• Oh Kill the Man Named Onyx 
• Elvera views Onyx as a threat to her tranquil Frost Forest, and sings a piece with Ivy about killing him! 😬

• The piece had an evil, militaristic march vibe to it 

• Oh Howl No More in Pain and Sorrow (Reprise) 

• After Rose is killed, her spirit sings this song...advising that Onyx gives up his desire for revenge and learn to live a life of peace and contentment 

• Take Back the Frost Forest 

• Onyx, now a cursed man, returns to the Village and rallies them to take back the Frost Forest from Elvera
• This piece had elements that were to the tune of Vivaldi's Winter Movement 1 (i.e. 🎜"we're taking back the forest from the Queen Elvera to end this cruel winter and save those we love"🎝)

• This piece didn't fit in the context of the musical as it became apparent that the Villagers wouldn't want Onyx to return after he kills Rose.  He'd be banished and hated by everyone.
• Lucinda 
• Bedar sings of his lust for Lucinda, making statements of how "Elvera's grown so cold."  
• Interestingly, the exact music for Lucinda got used for Onyx's number Elvera Showed Me Kindness? which did indeed make it into the show!  I just changed the words. 😏

Busy Summer...

It'll be a busy summer for me! 🌞

I'm working a full-time summer job and taking an online class. 😎

If you have any questions about The Wolves of Winter, please don't hesitate to reach out! 

~D. Frost ❄

Musical Length

Good morning everyone! 🌞

Reading through the script last night took about an hour and 15 minutes. 

I think I read through things quickly though and had to keep pausing the timer and music to make sure I was in the right place. 😅

Factoring in a slower expressive read time and a 15-20 minute Intermission, I would say that The Wolves of Winter is indeed a full-length musical (2 hours). 

If you have any questions, please reach out!

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Burning the Midnight Oil...

🔥*burning the midnight oil reading the Wolves script to the music*🔥

There's never been a performance of The Wolves of Winter or even a professional full-length table read.  

The workshops I've attended have all been partial reads only.

I'll be sure to give you all the best running time estimate!

Musical Rating

Hey there, wolf fans! 🐺

This is a friendly reminder that my musical is rated PG-13. 

For rating specifics, please see the General Overview page before proceeding further. 

I don't want to scare kids. 😶 

PDFs of Sheet Music

👀*sees views climbing* 

*runs off to convert MuseScore files to PDFs* 

Shout out to MuseScore, the software that made my compositions come to life! 

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1000 views!

HoooOoOooray! *imitation howl* 

1000 page views. 😎 

Thanks so much for your interest, everyone. 

*blushes like Rose* 

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Updates to Production Notes

Now that The Wolves of Winter is on Stage Agent, I've been trying to keep up with Production Notes to answer all your questions and concerns. 😁 

Please view the updated Production Notes page for further information on staging needs. 

Thank YOU!  Without your interest, those Winter Wolves would be "left out in the cold," as Arcadio would say. 😅😜

New Page

As promised, check out the Conductor Reference page! 

If you have any questions, please reach out.

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Conductor Score

Good evening, wolf fans. ❄

I've ensured the conductor score for The Wolves of Winter is ready to go!

Rehearsal numbers allow easy navigation.😌

Later, I'll post a reference page containing the details. 

Have a howling good weekend! 🐺

LIVE on Stage Agent

Calling all wolf fans! 🐺

The Wolves of Winter is live for public viewing on https://stageagent.com/

Now accepting licensing submissions. 

Summer Solstice

Happy Summer Solstice! 🌞

In addition to meditative therapeutic art, I've been experimenting with mandalas.

I call this piece "The Four Seasons."🌷🌞🍁❄

Do you see which season is which?  What's your favorite season?

I enjoy cooler weather, myself...if you couldn't already tell. 😉

Comment below! 

Heat Wave

Snowy Salutations. ❄

It's so hot out today! ☀️ 

The Wolves are hiding in the shade to keep cool. 

Stay safe and hydrated.

#summervacation 😎

Father's Day

Happy Father's Day!

Here's some therapeutic art I did while contemplating my passion for The Wolves of Winter.

Rainard, the primary father figure in the story, wears the red hat on the right.

Enjoy!

Father's Day Weekend

Happy Father's Day Weekend! 

Shout out to all the father-figures out there, be them real or fictional. 😁

Then again, "all the world's a stage" as Shakespeare would say. 🤔

Rainard would do anything to protect his daughter Rose...🌹

Especially fight off the wicked Snow Queen Elvera! ❄

Results

Good morning, wolf fans!🐺

It would seem that I bit off a bit more than I could chew. 😶

The Wolves of Winter wasn't selected. 

Thankfully, I didn't break a fang and I know I have the support of The Pack. 😜

There are certainly other opportunities for theater involvement. 

Have a hooOOOOOooowling good weekend! 

The Wolves of Winter is coming soon to https://stageagent.com/

Pitch Night

Phew, I completed my first pitch night!  I'm grateful for the experience. 

*fingers crossed* 

Be sure to check out the latest updates on The Wolves of Winter. 

As always, if you have any questions, please reach out!  I'd love to hear from you. 

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WoLvEs SpoOoOoF

ACT I 

SCENE I 

EXT. ICE CASTLE - MIDNIGHT, DAY BEFORE PITCH

A tense and nervous DAWN FROST has trouble sleeping.  She makes her way to the ICE CASTLE to talk to the WOLVES OF WINTER.  PINE sees her at the GATES. 

DAWN FROST 

(calling to PINE) 

Hello, Pine.  I know it's late, but could you let me in please?  I'd like to talk to my friends. 

PINE 

(enthusiastically) 

Certainly!  Everyone is here, however we didn't expect company.  

PINE opens the GATES and escorts DAWN FROST to the THRONE ROOM.  

(contemplative) 

I'm surprised you're awake this late.  Is everything alright?  

DAWN FROST 

(sighing) 

Well, you see, I'm pitching my musical later today.  You know, the whole show!  I hope that everything works out alright.  I'm nervous and want to make a good impression.  

PINE

(with understanding) 

Ah, I see.  Queen Ivy knows all about being nervous and how to work through it.  Follow me! 

PINE opens the DOOR to the THRONE ROOM and announces DAWN's arrival to QUEEN IVY.  The Queen smiles and opens her arms in a welcoming gesture. 

QUEEN IVY 

(warmly) 

Welcome, Dawn.  Ever since you finished the musical, we haven't seen you in a while.  What seems to be the trouble? 

DAWN FROST

(explaining) 

I'm going to pitch The Wolves of Winter later today and am nervous about it.  (sheepish) I was having trouble sleeping...

QUEEN IVY smiles at her confession, but then quirks an eyebrow as confusion sets in. 

QUEEN IVY

(confused) 

You're going to...pitch something?  Like, throw it across the room?  *face palm* You of all people should know not to treat The Wolves of Winter like some sort of game.  

DAWN FROST

(laughing) 

No, no.  I mean I'm going to promote it to other people.  I want to make them interested in it.  Inspired, even! 

QUEEN IVY

(with sincerity) 

I would say just try your best.  Even if you don't succeed, I'm sure there will be a way for you to share it with others.  If I was able to turn my whole life around, then you can most certainly reach your goal.  (gestures around the room with one hand) Let's see what everyone else has to say.  

DAWN FROST hadn't noticed the other guests around her since she was so focused on QUEEN IVY.  ONYX, ROSE, ARCADIO, ELVERA, and of course IVY's husband HAWTHORNE are among them.  DAWN FROST takes a deep breath and listens to them intently.  

ONYX

(lowering the hood of his cloak) 

I would tell you to face your challenges head on, no matter how daunting they may seem. 

ROSE

(stern, yet polite) 

Be sure to remember to think about other people.  You don't want to neglect their feelings with your own personal projects, even if you are passionate about them.  Don't lose sight of that, please. 

KING HAWTHORNE

(smiling sympathetically) 

I, of course, would agree with my wife.  Focus on the things that are within your power to change.  Once you master this, you'll be able accomplish anything you set your mind to. 

ARCADIO

(scratching his chin) 

You want advice from the Royal Advisor, hmm?  Well, I suppose I can oblige.  (flipping his cape with a dramatic flair) I recommend you find a magic silver staff to make all your problems disappear!

DAWN FROST laughs at this, but then her expression turns mixed. 

DAWN FROST

(with a bittersweet undertone) 

There's no magic where I come from, Arcadio.  Thanks, anyway. 

DAWN FROST apprehensively turns to face ELVERA, who's been gazing out the CASTLE WINDOW as if keeping watch. 

(stuttering nervously) 

A-And you, Elvera? 

ELVERA slowly turns to face her creator with a knowing smirk, her hands neatly folded in front of her.

ELVERA

(cold and simple) 

Gaze in the mirror and reflect.  Do this, and you shall understand yourself as clear as ice. 

DAWN FROST nods solemnly and turns to thank her friends. 

DAWN FROST

(sincerely) 

Thank you all for your help and advice.  I appreciate it.  I feel far more confident now and will be ready to share my work with the world. 

The cast of THE WOLVES OF WINTER smile and wave goodbye to DAWN as she turns to travel back home to get a restful sleep.  

The stage lights fade to black.

The Wolves of Winter @ Pitch Night!

I have howling good news!🐺

I am going to pitch "The Wolves of Winter" to a local high school. 

Wish me luck! 

Or rather "break a leg," as they say. 😉

Updates to Concept Art page

Hello there, wolf fans! 🐺

As Rose would say: 🎜Oh, Promise Me Something 🎝🌹

So...

Promise me you'll check out the latest updates on my Concept Art Page. 😜 

I've added some cool paintings at the bottom, so be sure to scroll! 😎

Got any questions or comments?  Feel free to write below. 😊

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