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Are you one of those people who studies the extensive list of names at the back of the Playbill when you see a show, wondering who they all are and what exactly they do? Then In The Wings is for you. Focusing on the people who are almost never in the news but who are essential to the making of the shows we all see and love, In The Wings explores the talents and stories behind the scenes, from the costume and scenic shops to the rehearsal room to the stage itself, with designers, artisans and craftspeople explaining their unique contributions to theatrical art in their own words. These short videos shine the spotlight on disciplines you may not even realize are a part of theatrical production and celebrate the full diversity of talent that contribute to bringing a show to the stage.

Orchestrator Get the Flash Player to see this player. With: Christopher Jahnke Orchestrator Christopher Jahnke shares how he creates the way a show musically feels by breaking it down into individual instrumental parts; learned from his mentor William Brohn, orchestrator of Miss Saigon and Wicked; studied '50s music to give the Grease revival an authentic sound; and works closely with composer David Bryan on Memphis as music producer and supervisor at daily rehearsals and in the recording studio for the cast recording. This edition of In The Wings was made possible by the generous support of Sondra Gilman. Original air date - January, 2010 Running Time - 06:51 If you enjoyed this episode of In The Wings you may want to: Subscribe to our podcasts