In a Screen Perspectives interview, Steve Cuden offers a precise breakdown of how story structure functions across film, television, and musical theater—and why momentum is essential in all three. According to Cuden, screen storytelling must always move forward. Film...
“Never give up because from day to day, you could have good news, you could have bad news, you could have good news, you could have bad. And don’t let any one thing talk you out of going for it.” “Listen and learn and never give up.” ~...
On December 15, 2024, Steve had the privilege of moderating a panel discussion after a performance of the new musical, “Welcome to the Big Dipper,” at the York Theatre in New York City.
“Buddy, who, you all know as Patrick Swayze, he’s the one who trained me in the dances…. I spent days and days dancing with him….I was in heaven. So I just felt so plugged into the film that I sort of went past doing any character work, and I...
“You could write the most academic piece of lyric. And if the music is absolutely emotional, it will tell us that something else is going on, and it gives something for the actor to act. Why is that so beautiful? How do you fall in love at first sight? How does...
