Frequently Asked Questions
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I have an access codeWhat is Vala?
Vala is a production studio, and a new kind of regional theater for the world. We make Muzi™ — short musical films, fully produced, Broadway ready. A Muzi is a six-episode EP that delivers the first 25 minutes of a new musical, with original songs by working theater writers and performances by Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Tony-recognized artists. It is a fully produced introduction to a show that may live on as a Broadway production, a series, a film, or as the Muzi™ itself.
How much does Vala cost?
Episode 1 of every Muzi is free. After that, single episodes are 99¢, and the full Muzi EP — all six episodes — is $3.99. A monthly subscription will launch when the catalog reaches twenty titles.
Is Vala free for schools?
Yes. Forever. All Vala education — meeting national standards, including workbooks, teacher guides, and classroom materials, distributed in partnership with the Johnny Mercer Foundation — is forever free for students, teachers, and schools. We believe the audience of tomorrow is built through education today, and we won’t put a paywall between a young person and a song.
Where can I watch?
On any screen — phone, tablet, laptop, smart TV — at watchamuzi.com. Episode 1 of every Muzi is free. Join our email list and we’ll let you know the moment the curtain goes up.
When does Vala launch?
June 16, 2026. Bloomsday. Four titles open the season simultaneously: Himself & Nora (in partnership with the James Joyce Centre, Dublin), A Complicated Woman, Pissin’ With the Tall Dogs, and Nightmare Alley.
What does the Muzi™ trademark mean?
A Muzi is a new format we invented and trademarked: a six-episode EP, fully produced as a short musical film, made by working theater artists, designed to be watched anywhere. It’s our answer to the question, what would a new musical look like if its first 25 minutes were built for a screen first?
What happens after the Muzi?™
Sometimes a Muzi™ is the whole story — six episodes, beautifully made, and that’s enough. Sometimes it’s the beginning of something bigger. A Muzi™ can continue as a series. It can grow into a full Off-Broadway or Broadway production. It can become a feature film. The Muzi™ introduces the show. Where it goes next is part of the story, and our audience is part of how it gets there.
Why AI?
Because AI lets us produce work at a price and speed that traditional musical theater development cannot. A new musical typically takes ten years and millions of dollars to reach a stage. We do it in months, at a fraction of the cost, without compromising the writing, the music, or the performance — those are still made by human artists. Our philosophy is plainly stated: artists using AI for artists. A meaningful share of every Muzi’s revenue goes back to the writers, performers, and directors who made it.
It's showtime, anytime, anywhere.
Muzi™ will be available on all your devices—mobile, web, and TV—so you can watch, listen and sing along wherever you go.
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