Long Story Short

Taylor Swift

The Voice of a Generation

Students will be instantly drawn to Long Story Short because it is built around the music of Taylor Swift—an artist who defines the cultural moment and deeply resonates with this generation. Her lyrics speak directly to the experiences, emotions, and struggles of young people, especially girls navigating identity, love, and friendship. With a modern story, dynamic characters, and familiar songs reimagined in theatrical ways, this show offers students a chance to perform something that feels fresh, relevant, and meaningful, while celebrating the power of storytelling through music they already love.

Advantages of Putting on this Musical

  • Great press for doing a new musical written by Vancouverites, and pride in Canadian art

  • Good learning for students involved in workshopping a new work

  • There are high plans for the musical, from submitting to Taylor Swift Co. to mounting it on Broadway. Your school will be the first to put it on

  • Increased international exposure for students being part of the premiere of this musical, as the musical gains popularity in its life cycle

  • We are working with Taylor Swift's Publishing Company UMPG to secure rights to the music

  • Musical director supplied if needed at no cost

  • Being based on Taylor Swift music, this will draw audiences and keep the students involved with the production quite engaged