iWYSIWYG, a new interactive version of WYSIWYG

iWYSIWYG, a new interactive version of the WYSIWYG Performance Package, ONLINE now! It includes links to the latest soundtrack and QR codes for device integration. We've been working on this format for quite sometime and would really appreciate any feedback. The current version uses a table of contents for a show’s “Scenes & Songs” and a User icon for it’s “Actors/Characters”. The Song icon is used to navigate to a song’s sheet music while the Libretto icon is used to link to the script. The music notation includes links to the corresponding libretto pages and vice versa from the libretto to the sheet music. There are streaming audio links to SoundCloud and QR codes are available so you can use your phone to hear the music as you look over the Libretto.

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New interactive version of WYSIWYG the Musical

Complete 2023 WYSIWYG soundtrack now available!

Okay, we're ready to show everyone the results of all the hard work we've put in over the pandemic. The latest performance package is a two act musical that expands on all the great moments of the original script with inventive dialogue and clear plotlines, there's a new music arrangement with additional songs and the complete soundtrack is now accessible online. Thank you everyone! 🎭

April Alsup · WYSIWYG Show

NOTE: Available on most streaming audio sites

Here's a list of all the people who participated on the soundtrack: David Traugh, Blake Nawa'a, Antonio Domenick, Jessie Sotwick, Sienna Stocky, Joe Columbo, Luke Columbo, Joe D. Castro, Jody Haught, Kelsie Bedard, Carolyn Jordan, Anne Jennes, Brandon Bill.

Master Track: "WYSIWYG Finale"

Here's a master track for the "WYSIWYG Finale". It's the last 5 minutes of the show and closes the loop for all the character threading. We even included an upbeat curtain call and it rocks. The finale starts with April lamenting Carl's initial reaction to meeting her in the real world. Ron emerges and serenades the audience at the piano with a closing soliloquy. Denise turns to let Ron know that she's willing to try to work things out with him. He searches for the answer through song to find Carl confronting April with some support and advice. Carl tells April that she is a real as anyone he has ever met and she deserves love, but that she can't go around living her life defined by others, then suggests that she logout and login to life, she closes her laptop and they all sing together "What You See Is What You Get."

April Alsup · Master Track: WYSIWYG FINALE

It's sung by sung by Blake Nawa'a, Carolyn Jordan and Tony Domenick with a cameo from April Alsup (October/2022). Here's a link to download the Sheet Music for the "WYSIWYG Finale" to follow along.

Master Track: "Mañana"

Here's a master track of "Mañana". It closes out the prologue and it's a classic musical theatre "want" song. Similar to how Ariel sings "Part of Your World" to express her strong desire to become human in the beginning of Little Mermaid. WYSIWYG's main character (April) wants to get off the Internet and be accepted as a woman in the real world, She wants to fall in love with a man and take on the same sort of challenges that all women face.  💃🌐💗🎭

April Alsup · Master Track: MAÑANA

It's sung by sung by Blake Nawa'a, Carolyn Jordan and Tony Domenick (October/2022). Here's a link to download the Sheet Music for "Mañana" to follow along.

"Someone Who's Just Like You" is on Spotify!

We've released the master track for "Someone Who's Just Like You" on Spotify. It can sometimes take up to a month to get our songs on the various streaming audio sites once we've completed the soundtrack. It's the last song of the 1st act and it's a bit of a cliffhanger. It takes place at Frank's Tavern when Denise tells April about Carl's online profile "Chuck D". His moniker should have been a warning sign, but she looks-up his profile anyway and falls for the line "the man of your dreams". It's sung by Blake Nawa'a with Tony Domenick and Kelsie Bedard on background vocals (August/2022).

Preparing for an audition? Here's a link to download the Sheet Music for "Someone Who's Just Like You" to follow along and practice with. It's a nice choice and a great addition to any professional audition portfolio. At some point you'll need to download the rehearsal track (with no vocals) from the WYSIWYG website though. Good Luck!

Our WYSIWYG 1K club!

We've been fortunate to have a steady increase of followers to our WYSIWYG Facebook page this year, even with the lingering affects of the pandemic. There's really only been a handful of live "in person" workshop productions so far, but the the positive reaction to the show and our latest online materials has been great.

Join the Facebook group

With the majority of the soundtrack now available on all the major streaming networks, High School and University theater departments have access to a treasure trove of rehearsal materials for the upcoming school year. With all the buzz around the show lately, it's a good time to join the group too. Here's a link to join the WYSIWYG Facebook page. Thank you for visiting our little corner on the web.

Master Track: "Someone Who's Just Like You"

Here's a master track of "Someone Who's Just Like You". It takes place at Frank's Tavern when Denise tells April about Carl's handle online. Afterwards, she looks-up his profile and becomes enamored by his description and what he's looking in life. He shares how he likes to cuddle and wants to find someone to settle down and grow old with. Then, there is that line that really gets her "the man of your dreams". It's the last song of the 1st act so it's a cliffhanger. 🎭

April Alsup · Master Track: SOMEONE WHO'S JUST LIKE YOU

It's sung by sung by Blake Nawa'a with Tony Domenick and Kelsie Bedard on background vocals (August/2022). Here's a link to download the Sheet Music for "Someone Who's Just Like You" to follow along.

WYSIWYG Soundtrack on Deezer

Over the last few months we've been increasing our visibility with several European streaming audio websites. Our latest partner is Deezer (S'il vous plaît bienvenue à nos nouveaux auditeurs Deezer). They're based in Paris, France and they now provide access to the WYSIWYG soundtrack directly in their online catalog. You may have to register, but I think there's a free version and when you stream a song from their service they give artists and songwriters like your friends at WYSIWYG the Musical a small royalty stream. Here's an image of several WYSIWYG songs we found on the website using April's artist page.

April Alsup Deezer Artist Page

Deezer claims to have the largest audio streaming catalog with more than 90 million songs, playlists, podcasts and radio channels. Discover new music releases from April Alsup, WYSIWYG and/or any of the current trending albums. They even let you create your own library.

Rehearsal track for "WYSIWYG Finale"

Here's our latest rehearsal track for the "WYSIWYG Finale". It's the last song of the show and it completes the arcs for each character. You might want to download the libretto to follow along. You can review all the new rehearsal tracks from our WYSIWYG Rehearsal Material Playlist on Soundcloud.

April Alsup · Rehearsal Track: MY SOMEDAY COMES TODAY

Preparing for an audition? WTH...download our public domain Sheet Music for "WYSIWYG Finale" and use SOUNDCLOUD to rehearse for your audition...Good Luck!

WYSIWYG Soundtrack on Tidal

We have several Scandinavian friends who've asked us if we had any plans to include the WYSIWYG soundtrack on Tidal. Well, it's official, the WYSIWYG show is now on the platform! TIDAL is a global music streaming platform that tries to bring fans closer to artists through unique experiences and the highest sound quality. You'll have to register, but there's a free version and they do claim to give artists and songwriters better royalty percentages. Here's an image of several WYSIWYG songs we found on the website.

April Alsup Tidal Artist Page

 With distribution agreements with all three major record labels and many independent labels, Tidal claims to provide access to more than 80 million tracks and 350,000 music videos. It offers two levels of service: Tidal HiFi (up to CD quality – FLAC-based 16-bit/44.1 kHz) and Tidal HiFi Plus (up to MQA – 24-bit/96 kHz).

Master Track: "The Sweet Bell That Tolls"

Here's a master track of "The Sweet Bell That Tolls". It takes place at Frank's Tavern when Ron arrives to perform for open mic night. It happens at about the same time that Denise phones April, who is in attendance, and after a short conversation April invites Denise to the show. It all works out in the end since Denise just misses Ron's performance. 🎭

April Alsup · Master Track: THE SWEET BELL THAT TOLLS

It's sung by sung by Joseph d. Castro and Jody Haught (May/2022). Here's a link to download the Sheet Music for "The Sweet Bell That Tolls" to follow along.

Master Track: "For the Best" with Sienna Stocky

Here's a master track of "For the Best". It takes place at Frank's Tavern, where Denise is laying the moves on Carl. He has a strong work ethic and believes if you work hard in life good things will happen, while Denise thinks he should slow down and smell the roses. It all works out in the end. 🎭

April Alsup · Master Track: FOR THE BEST

It's sung by sung by Sienna Stocky and Tony Domenick (May/2022). Here's a link to download the Sheet Music for "For the Best" to follow along.

Master Track: My Someday Comes Today

Here's a master track of "My Someday Comes Today". A unexpected encounter with Carl at the GIC (Gender Identity Center) brings April back down to earth when she realizes Carl sees right through her in the real world. They talk for hours online now, but in person he shows no interest in getting to know her better; afterwards, she calls home for some comfort and support. 🎭. We finished it up in April 2022, but we decided it would be nice to release it on the streaming sites on Mother's Day.

April Alsup · Master Track: MY SOMEDAY COMES TODAY

It's sung by Blake Nawa'a and David Traugh provided the orchestration. You might want to download the Sheet Music for "My Someday Comes Today" to follow along.

Master Track: Live for Today

Here's a master track of "Live for Today". The song is near the begining of the Musical, just after the prologue. It takes place during the first therapy session as Denise explains to the group that her husband is the one responsible for driving her to seek consultation. She can't remember the last time they were intimate and now she she goes online to experience her fantasies.

April Alsup · Master Track: LIVE FOR TODAY

It's sung by Sienna Stock with Mark and Luke Colombo singing backup vocals. You might want to download the Sheet Music for "Live for Today" to follow along.

Rehearsal track for "My someday comes today"

Here's our latest rehearsal track for "My someday comes today". It's a new song that comes right after "The sweet bell that tolls". It's an imaginary phone call April has with her Mother about the struggles in life. You can review all the new rehearsal tracks from our WYSIWYG Rehearsal Material Playlist on Soundcloud.

April Alsup · Rehearsal Track: MY SOMEDAY COMES TODAY

Preparing for an audition? WTH...download our public domain Sheet Music for "My someday comes today" and use SOUNDCLOUD to rehearse for your audition...Good Luck!

New Streaming Audio Services for WYSIWYG

We've expanded our streaming audio network to include; SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple, Amazon and YouTube. So now you have the choice to hear your favorite WYSIWYG songs in a lot of different ways. Select any of the icons below to access your favorite streaming audio service. Then, sit back and enjoy!

SoundCloud

Spotify

Apple

Amazon

YouTube

Master Track: A Song For My Piano

Here's a master track of "A Song For My Piano". WYSIWYG opens with April singing a song to her piano. She feels that music is a godsend and something she's always been able to relate to. So, she wrote us a show! About the closest she's ever been to a love that's normal.

April Alsup · Master Track: A SONG FOR MY PIANO

It's sung by Blake Nawa'a and you can download the Sheet Music for "A Song For My Piano" to follow along.