With Bite-Sized Broadway, you're not just listening to any nine mini-musicals, you're listening to nine carefully-selected mini-musicals written by 18 magnificent writers from all over the world! From the Canada, the United Kingdom, Israel, Australia, the Philippines , and right here in the United States of America, we're giving audiences a mix of new versions of old favorites and never-before-heard world premieres!
And as if that wasn't exciting enough, those ten musicals are performed by some of the best in the business with top talent from Broadway, The West End, Hollywood, even YouTube! We're bringing all kinds of people together through the magic of remote recording to create a "bite-sized" Broadway experience that you can enjoy from the comfort of your own devices. Anytime, anywhere!
Meet the people who are bringing you this fantastic first season!
season one cast
production staff
B’way/West End: THE BOOK OF MORMON (Elder Cunningham; also Melbourne and Sydney, Australia, and North American Tour). Theatre: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Nat’l Tour (Dr. Frankenstein), NEXT TO NORMAL (Henry; Arizona Theatre Co & SJ Rep). Film: FLOP STOPPERS, THE WAYWARD GUIDE FOR THE UNTRAINED EYE, DOPPELGÄNGER. TV: FOSSE/VERDON (John Kander). Composer: StarKid Productions (TWISTED, A VERY POTTER MUSICAL). Consultant for Season 21 of SOUTH PARK. Repped by BRS/GAGE. University of Michigan graduate.
Broadway: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, SCHOOL OF ROCK, SISTER ACT, PLAY ON!. First National Tours: 25TH ANNUAL...SPELLING BEE, SWING!, SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE. International: MISS SAIGON. TV: ALMOST FAMILY, UNFORGETTABLE, MURPHY BROWN, 30 ROCK, LAW AND ORDER SVU, THE GUIDING LIGHT. And lots of National Commercials. He is a proud graduate of Rice University where he received a B A in Vocal Performance. He is also a Deacon at Metro Baptist Church NYC. IG:@alanhgreen | www.alanhgreen.com
Go to linkAndy Roninson is a composer-lyricist. 2019 Jonathan Larson Grant, 2019-2020 Dramatists Guild Foundation Fellowship, 2017 Johnny Mercer Foundation Songwriters Project participant. BMI Workshop: Harrington Award, Robert B. Sherman Scholarship. Creator/Host/Co-Writer of TAKE A TEN, the all-original ten-minute musical podcast, featuring Broadway talent like Laura Osnes, George Salazar, Rob McClure, and more. TakeATenMusicals.com for all episodes. For more, AndyRoninson.com.
Go to linkBway: AVENUE Q (Christmas Eve; also West End. CINDERELLA (Charlotte) LES MISERABLES, (Mme. Thenardier), 9 TO 5, SEUSSICAL, and M.BUTTERFLY. Off-Bway: EMOJILAND, PACIFIC OVERTURES, BROOKLYNITE, DROPPING GUMBALLS ON LUKE WILSON. TV: SMASH, BLUE BLOODS, HOUSE OF CARDS, MASTER OF NONE, YOUNGER, 30 ROCK, THE GOOD WIFE, JIM GAFFIGAN SHOW. Nominated: 2020 Indie Series Award (Best Guest Supporting Actress) for INDOOR BOYS. Film: SISTERS, HOPE SPRINGS, ADMISSION. Twitter: @annharada Insta: @iamannharada
Broadway: HADESTOWN (Orpheus/Hermès us), BE MORE CHILL (Michael/Rich/Jake us) National Tours: Fiasco’s INTO THE WOODS (Cinderella’s Prince), THE BOOK OF MORMON (Doctor). Regional: WEST SIDE STORY (Hollywood Bowl), Bernstein’s MASS (Disney Concert Hall), FREEDOM RIDERS (NYMF), HAIRSPRAY (Dallas Theater Center), LEMPICKA (NYC Lab) TV: LAW & ORDER SVU (NBC), BLUE BLOODS (CBS), THE OTHER TWO (Comedy Central) and BULL (CBS).
Broadway/1 st National Tour: COMPANY 06’ (OBC), ONCE (OBC), BANDSTAND (OBC), and THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG. West End: ONCE. Off-Broadway: AUGUST RUSH, MISSED CONNECTIONS. TV/Film: 30-ROCK, DIETLAND, IRON FIST, VINYL, THE NAKED BROTHERS BAND, SHAKE RATTLE AND ROLL. Commercial: Firehouse Subs (National Spokesperson), Policy Genius (National Spokesperson), Best Buy, Quaker Oats, Applebee’s, IHOP, and others. Training: BFA in acting from UNCG.
Cassidy’s a tastefully weird writer, actress, UX/UI designer, director, producer, trapeze artist, and Story Pirate. When she isn’t running her experimental theater company, she is in the process of publishing her first book, a collection of existential dark-humored grown-up bedtime stories. National Tours: CHARLOTTE’S WEB (Fern; TWUSA) TV/Film: HUNTERS (Amazon Prime), NEW AMSTERDAM (NBC), FULL FRONTAL W/T SAM BEE (TBS) SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE (NBC). www.cassidylayton.com | @casadilla67
Go to linkThe accomplished actor, producer, singer and songwriter graduated from the Boston Conservatory at Berklee College of Music and is best known for his Tony-nominated performance in ROCK OF AGES and as a finalist AMERICAN IDOL Season 4. His new original album, Until I’m Wanted, was released in July of 2020. Recent credits: Amazon’s Golden Globe winner, MOZART IN THE JUNGLE, MADAME SECRETARY, LAW & ORDER SVU, THE TONIGHT SHOW, DANCING WITH THE STARS, and AMERICA’S GOT TALENT. ConstantineMaroulis.com
Go to linkDarryl’s singing career began in the local churches in Jasper County, South Carolina. Off-Broadway: MAMA I WANT TO SING and BIG MAMA STRINGBEAN: THE LIFE OF ETHEL WATERS (AUDELCO award nomination). Touring: SMOKEY JOE’S CAFÉ. Regional: AIN’T MISBEHAVIN, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, THE WIZ (40th Anniversary in Central Park). Darryl was co-music arranger and vocal arranger for the much-anticipated hit JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR GOSPEL in which he also portrayed Judas at Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre.
Erin is an actor, singer and comedy writer. Regional: CAMELOT, LES MISERABLES, THE LITTLE MERMAID (Drury Lane Theatre), THE WHEEL (Steppenwolf Theatre), MY FAIR LADY (Actors Theatre of Indiana). In 2012, she received the Kennedy Center Distinguished Acting Award for her performance in the musical, THE CIRCUS IN WINTER. She holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Ball State University and is represented by Stewart Talent. AEA. erinoechsel.com | newbthewebseries.com | Instagram: @erin_oechsel
Go to linkBest known for the CW’s critically acclaimed comedy, CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND (Valencia Perez). Producer/Co-Host @waffpodcast. Other TV: MODERN FAMILY, BETTER THINGS, ALONG TOGETHER, ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK, SESAME STREET, LAW & ORDER: SVU, THE FILTH. Bway: IF/THEN, EVITA, IN THE HEIGHTS and A CHORUS LINE (Diana Morales; 1st National). From Edinburg, TX she is a philanthropist, producer, activist and champion for the arts. Proud AEA & SAG-AFTRA Member. More at gabrielleruiz.net | @gabrielleruiz.
Go to linkFrom the beautiful island of Guam, Heather is a proud graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts where she earned her BA in Music Theatre. Broadway: Disney’s ALADDIN (U/S Jasmine). Off-Broadway: EMOJILAND (Kissy Face, Visceral Entertainment). Regional: GREASE (Sandy Dumbrowski, Fingerlakes MTF). Self-produced: KOALA’N OUT- Australian bushfire benefit concert (Green Room 42). Australian Credits: Disney’s ALADDIN (U/S Jasmine), HEATHERS, RENT. AEA member. @heathermakalani
Bway: MISS SAIGON, FLOWER DRUM SONG, WONDERFUL TOWN, SWEET CHARITY, A CHORUS LINE (Connie), ANNIE (Lily St. Regis), THE WEDDING SINGER (Imelda Marcos), PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT (Cynthia), GETTIN’ THE BAND BACK TOGETHER, A CHORUS LINE (Valerie; City Center). Film: MORNING GLORY, ST. VINCENT, BEFORE I DISAPPEAR, EVERY LITTLE STEP. TV: RENT: LIVE (Alexi Darling; FOX), 2 BROKE GIRLS, GRACE AND FRANKIE, 30 ROCK, LAW & ORDER: SVU. AMDA Alum. AEA & SAG-AFTRA. www.jelainemarcos.org | @jelainemarcos
Go to linkNYC: WONDERLAND: ALICE’S ROCK & ROLL ADVENTURE (Atlantic Theater Co), WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD (Moxie Arts), TOTALLY WHOLESOME FOODS (Theater in Asylum), THE WRONG BOX (Visceral Entertainment) US Regional: LOCH NESS (Adirondack Theatre Festival); BUDDY (Palace Theater); Australia: WOMBAT STEW; POSSUM MAGIC (Garry Ginivan Attractions), A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (Australian Shakespeare Company), THE CAT IN THE HAT (Andrew Kay & Associates), THE SECRET LIVES OF SUPERHEROES (FEAST Festival)
Jay holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Pacific Lutheran University and is a conservatory graduate of AMDA NYC. Credits: ALADDIN (Iago; Disney Theatricals), INTO THE WOODS (Baker), A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (Bottom; Red Arts Center), MISS SAIGON (Engineer), and currently developing REMARKABLE JOURNEY TO TIANGUO (Feng, Somerled Charitable Foundation). Commercials: PANDORA, ORAJEL with his 3 year old kid. Proud member of Actors’ Equity Association. www.jayparanada.com | @jayparanada
Go to linkBA in Vocal Performance at Cornell. Theatre: AMERICANO! THE MUSICAL (Felicitas Valdovinos; World Premiere), THE VIEW UPSTAIRS (Inez), MISS YOU LIKE HELL (Beatriz), IN THE HEIGHTS (Abuela Claudia), THE TOXIC AVENGER (Mayor), FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (Yente), LES MIZ (Mme. Thernardier), STEEL MAGNOLIAS (Truvy), SPITFIRE GRILL (Effy), OLIVER! w/ The Phoenix Symphony (Widow Corney), NEXT TO NORMAL (Diana), LEARN TO BE LATINA (Mary O’Malley/Calcetina), THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (Eddie/Dr. Scott). AEA member.
Hailing originally from Spokane, WA, life and the Marine Corps brought Joseph to Phoenix, AZ where he built a recording studio in his home, taught himself the art of sound engineering, and started producing and narrating audiobooks for Audible! Theatre credits include: Martin Valdovinos in AMERICANO! and Bob in WHITE CHRISTMAS (Phoenix Theatre Company), King Arthur in SPAMALOT (Phoenix Theatre Company/PCPA), William Shagspeare in EQUIVOCATION at Southwest Shakespeare company, and many more.
Bway: HAIRSPRAY (Velma von Tussle), WONDERLAND (Queen of Hearts), SUNSET BOULEVARD (Norma Desmond; Broadway/Los Angeles), JEROME ROBBINS’ BROADWAY, TORCH SONG TRILOGY, PLAY ME A COUNTRY SONG, and MAMMA MIA (Original Tanya; 2002 Drama Desk nom). Other Theatre: LOVE NEVER DIES (Mme. Giry; North American Premier Tour), CARNIVAL (Drama Desk nom). 14-time MAC Award Winner; 2006 Nightlife Award Winner (Major Female Vocalist); Three Bistro Awards. TV: Law & Order: SVU; Law & Order. KarenMason.com
Go to linkKarli graduated from the Integrated Conservatory Program at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, NY. Broadway & Off-Broadway: MOULIN ROUGE! (DC/Swing/us Nini; OBC), REVOLUTION…(Ensemble; Minetta Lane). National Tours: HAMILTON (DC/Swing/us Peggy/Maria; OC First National), FLASHDANCE (Alex; NETworks). Regional: WEST SIDE STORY (Anita; Opera Australia/ John W. Engeman/ PSF / OSF). WEST SIDE STORY (Graziella; Carnegie Hall), 42ND STREET (Phyllis; ACCC). Proud AEA member | @karlidinardo
Graduate of Muhlenberg College. Credits: TWO NIGHTS & THREE DAYS (Tuck; Eugene O’Neill Theater Center), BEAUTIFUL THING (Jamie; Plays in the House), LUCKY 88 (Brendan; Queens Council of the Arts), MAGGOT BOI (Maggot Boi; Theatre Now NY, MURIEL’S WEDDING (Malcolm; New 42 Studios), DECKY DOES A BRONCO (Barry; Royal Family Theater), LOLITA MY LOVE (York Theater), DINNER WITH GEORGETTE (Jaker; NYTW), and FALSETTOS (Whizzer; Northampton Summer Theater). Proud AEA member. www.kennedykanagawa.com
Go to linkFresno, CA native based in NYC. Producing Artistic Director of The Depot Theatre in the Adirondacks since 2018, bringing gender and racial diversity into modern theatre. As an actor and musician, he has performed in numerous national and international tours, regional theatres, festivals, and concerts. He is an accomplished director and choreographer of many regional productions throughout the United States and is a proud member of SDC, SAG/AFTRA, and AEA. @kenneygreen | www.kenneygreen.com
Go to linkOriginal Bway Casts: PEEWEE HERMAN ON BROADWAY (King of Cartoons), SISTER ACT, GHOST, CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF w/ Scarlett Johansson, ACT ONE, SUNSET BOULEVARD, and MY FAIR LADY. Also the closing cast of FINDING NEVERLAND. He co-starred with Steven Pasquale and Leslie Kritzer in THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM (cast album available). TV/Film: THE GOOD FIGHT, POSE, FBI: MOST WANTED, NEW AMSTERDAM, ELEMENTARY, THE AFFAIR, LAW & ORDER: SVU, NURSE JACKIE, WILL & GRACE and more. YouTube.com/broadwayscalling
Go to linkBroadway: SIDE SHOW, HAIR; West End: HAIR; Regional: MARY AND MAX (Mary, Theatre Calgary), SIDE SHOW (Kennedy Center, La Jolla Playhouse), Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival; TV: LAW & ORDER SVU, LOUIE, BOARDWALK EMPIRE; 2017 World Champion Whistler; singer-songwriter, director, teacher at NY Film Academy. She performs regularly at Club Cumming, 54 Below & Joe’s Pub. www.laureneldermusic.com | @lauren_elder
Go to linkBA in Business Admin. from the University of Connecticut. Bway: ON YOUR FEET! (Rachel/Gloria u/s, OBC). Nat’l Tour: DEAR EVAN HANSEN (Zoe Murphy/Alana Beck u/s). Regional: PASSING THROUGH (Carmen, Goodspeed’s Norma Terris Theatre), WEST SIDE STORY (Rosalia, Lyric Opera of Chicago; Barrington Stage), HAVANA MUSIC HALL (Ramona Calderon, Actors’ Playhouse), A TASTE OF THINGS TO COME (Agnes Crookshank, Broadway Playhouse), IN THE HEIGHTS (Vanessa, Olney Theatre Center). AEA/SAG-AFTRA. @linedygenao
Broadway: DISASTER! (Scott), GREASE (Danny). Off-Broadway: EMOJILAND, THE EVOLUTION OF MANN, HOT MESS, THE FANTASTICKS, DISASTER! , BROOKLYN CRUSH {formerly: F#%KING UP EVERYTHING}. Festival/Regional: MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY VS. THE DEVIL (Woody Harrelson; NYMF 2017), JERSEY SHORESICAL (The Situation; NY Fringe Festival). BEATSVILLE (Walter Paisley; Asolo Rep.), LEGENDALE (Andy; Human Race Theatre). Film/TV: EMERGENCE, RAY DONOVAN, EASY A, KILLING DIAZ & ECHOBOOM. @MaxCrumm
Broadway debut: LATE NITE COMIC. National Tours/Regional: THE PRODUCERS (Max), HAIRSPRAY (Edna), Sondheim’s PUTTING IT TOGETHER (Man 1), THE FANTASTICKS (Hucklebee), THE RITZ (Proclo), THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER (Banjo), SHEAR MADNESS (Tony). Musical Director/Conductor for National Tours of AVENUE Q, TITANIC and PRISCILLA. MAC Award winning host of PIANO BAR LIVE and OPEN MAC (live streaming shows). Vocal Coach at PACE UNIVERSITY. Proud member of AEA and SAG/AFTRA. www.michaelmcassey.com
Go to linkActor, Playwright, and Composer originally from Baltimore, MD. National Tour: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY. NY/Regional: MATILDA and BUDDY (John W Engeman Theatre), THE FULL MONTY, BUDDY (Maples Rep), MDQ (Laguna Playhouse; Broadway By The Bay), BUDDY, THE MUSIC MAN, BEAUTY & THE BEAST, THE PRODUCERS (TBTS), ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS (Heritage Theatre). For theatrical and commercial inquiries contact THE ROSTER AGENCY at 212.725.8459. www.michaelperriejr.com | @mikeperriejr
Go to linkOnyie is a multi-hyphenate artist working in NYC. Previous work includes the CIRQUE DREAM and RENT national tours, the Off-Broadway World premiere of DADDY at the Signature Theatre and SISTAS OFF BWAY. Most recently she opened the world premiere of Heather Christian’s ORATORIO FOR LIVING THINGS at Ars Nova before unfortunately having to close with all of Broadway. Socials include: IG (@theoneandonyie) YT (Onyie Sings)
Australian native. LA Credits: TWISTED: THE UNTOLD STORY OF A ROYAL VIZIER, THE GUY WHO DIDN’T LIKE MUSICALS (Prof. Hidgens), BLACK FRIDAY (Ethan Green) w/ Team StarKid, SPRING AWAKENING (Moritz), STRANGER THINGS 2: A MUSICAL PARODY (Hollywood Fringe). TV: THE TIME OF OUR LIVES, ROYALTIES, FANSHAW & CRUDUT, NOIRHOUSE. Film: MAN UNDER TABLE, NINETEEN ON FIRE, HELP YOURSELF TO SOME SELF-HELP, PROMISING. YouTube: HISHE (How It Should Have Ended), OnlyLeigh, and his own channel with over 15M views.
Bway: THE LIGHTNING THIEF (Chiron & Others; NYT Best of Theatre 2019). Tours: THE LIGHTNING THIEF, WE WILL ROCK YOU (Buddy), HOW THE GRINCH STOLE XMAS (Grampa Who), TODRICK HALL’S OZ THE MUSICAL (Wicked Witch of the Westside). Off-Bway: NEWSICAL, CALIGULA MAXIMUS (Caligula), FOOLS IN LOVE (Nick Bottom). Regional: DISNEY’S HUNCHBACK (Frollo), DISNEY’S ALADDIN (Genie), LITTLE SHOP (Dentist). TV: ME:TV (Host; Nickelodeon). Film: CAMP HELL (The Devil). Proud member Actor’s Equity. @ImRyanKnowles
Sierra appeared in IndieWorks’ SAXE & THE CITY in 2019 and has been seen waving wands, swords, and tentacles for Disney Cruise Line, and as a villainous singing Russian in the film BETTER DEAD THAN RED. She is a founding member of vocal group Marquee Five and her solo show RUNNING IN PLACE garnered her Bistro and MAC Awards. Regional: WHITE CHRISTMAS (Mrs. Snoring Man; Ogunquit Playhouse), CITY OF ANGELS (Angel City 4/Donna-Oolie u/s; Goodspeed Opera). AEA/SAG-AFTRA. sierrarein.com | @sierrarein
Go to linkSimone received a BA in Dramatic Literature (Princeton) and Ed.M in Arts Education (Harvard). She’s a teaching artist and adjunct professor through Actors’ Equity Association, as well as Director of Education for Prospect Theater Company. Tours: TOMMY (Acid Queen; Jeffrey Finn Productions), SOPHISTICATED LADIES (Principal; Inside Broadway). Regional: THE FLOOD (River, Prospect), THE ROCKAE (Lydia, Prospect), PRESIDENT HARDING IS A ROCK STAR (Florence Harding; Les Freres Corbusier).
T.J. has most recently been seen on the first national tour of SPAMILTON, after playing “Lin- Manuel” in Pittsburgh CLO’s production last year. Favorite credits include IN THE HEIGHTS (Usnavi, Pittsburgh Musical Theatre), WEST SIDE STORY (Chino; Connecticut Repertory Theatre), Natalie Weiss GHOST (Willie Lopez; White Plains PAC), LA CAGE AUX FOLLES (Mercedes; Red House Arts Center). He is the host and creator of a Broadway themed talk show KIKI’S CLOSET, @kikisclosetshow.
Telly Leung is an NYC native who has appeared in Broadway in ALADDIN, IN TRANSIT, ALLEGIANCE, GODSPELL, RENT, PACIFIC OVERTURES and FLOWER DRUM SONG. His TV credits include GLEE and the PBS documentary, BROADWAY OR BUST. He holds a BFA from CMU’s School of Drama. Check out www.tellyleung.com
Go to linkThe NYC native was recently seen in IndieWorks’ THE GIANT HOAX (Theatre Row). International Tour: Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Nell); National Tour: HAIRSPRAY (Motormouth Maybelle; NETworks), SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE (BJ; Gateway Playhouse). Regional: THE WIZ (Aunt Em, Evillene, Glinda; Oregon Shakespeare Festival), TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD (Calpurnia; Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre), GUN AND POWDER (Sissy; Signature Theatre). SAG-AFTRA and AEA. yvettemoniqueclark.com | IG: @divaofthedemic
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season one writers
NYT Critic’s Pick adaptation of THE POUT-POUT FISH (TheaterWorks USA/New Victory Theater), countless musicals with the Lovewell Institute for the Creative Arts. Currently developing FOUNTAIN, a new musical adventure, which has received residencies through New Victory Theater's LabWorks, Musical Theatre Factory's developmental residency program and Barn Arts Collective in Maine. When he is not writing, he works on the CBS TV show FBI. Alumni of the BMI Musical Theatre Workshop and Northwestern.
Joshua is a Filipino composer and pianist whose work traverses the worlds of classical, popular, jazz, and world music. His music has been heard internationally, from Lincoln Center to the first jazz café on the island of Bali. He is an alumnus of The Juilliard School and a proud member of the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop. www.cerdenia.com.
Ed wrote the book for BLUE CROSS BLUES and has also written the libretto and lyrics for BYSTANDER (Hudson Guild Theater, 2017). He wrote the book and lyrics for UNCOMFORTABLE SEX (Players Theater Short Play Festival, 2017). He has had 3 short musicals produced at Lincoln Center Across a Crowded Room, 2017 and 2015). And he wrote PICKET LINE, 1936 (2018), produced by the ATHE. Ed studied lyric writing at the BMI Workshop. He is a member of the Dramatist Guild and BMI.
Neil is a composer, songwriter, arranger and orchestrator. Credits include sequencing engineer for THE WITCHES OF VENICE by Phillip Glass, composer for THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (Players Club of Swarthmore), composer for THE DON JUAN AND THE NON-DON JUAN (Vineyard Theater), orchestrations for Kit Goldstein's THE NOSE (Master Theater, Brooklyn) and THE WRONG BOX (Theater for the New City), and songwriting, arranging and orchestrating for The Mask and Wig Club of The University of Pennsylvania.
Timothy Huang is a NYC-based composer/lyricist/librettist and teaching artist. Full lengths include PETER AND THE WAVE, AND THE EARTH MOVED, DEATH AND LUCKY, LINES: A SONG CYCLE, AMERICAN MORNING, and THE VIEW FROM HERE, (latter two albums available digitally.) One-acts include 2 TO WAKEFIELD, KOI STORY and THAT TIME I DID A SHOW WITH MARIA IRENE FORNES, A RELATIVE RELATIONSHIP, and MISSING KARMA. Dramatists Guild Fellow, NYSCA/NYFA Fellow, and all around decent fellow. www.timothyhuang.net
Jamil is a Native New Yorker that has been writing and producing comedy for over 20 years. As co-founder of the comedy troupe, Etc…, he has performed in NYC as well as in their Off Broadway shows APOCALYPSE! BOOK ONE and THE MAGNIFICENT HOUR (FringeNYC). His one man show MAGICAL NEGRO SPEAKS (FringeNYC) was a winner of FringeNYC 2014 award for Solo Performance. Currently he’s hosting podcasts ELLIS CONVERSATIONS and NOT JUST THE HOOK. @comedyTechie www.magicalnegrospeaks.com
Andrew's theatrical and concert orchestrations include STARKID: HOMECOMING (featuring Darren Criss), Matthew Hardy’s VIRTUOSO (premiering in Poznan Fall 2020), Justin Roberts' HANSEL AND GRETEL, Starkid's TWISTED: THE UNTOLD STORY OF A ROYAL VIZIER, and FOREVERMAN (Winner 2012 NYMF Awards for Excellence, Outstanding Orchestration). Andrew has co-produced multiple cast recordings, including TWISTED and HANSEL AND GRETEL. www.AndrewFoxMusic.com
Go to linkTeresa (she/they) is an award-winning playwright and composer-lyricist. Work includes: SHE CALLS ME FIREFLY (NY Innovative Theater Award Winner), AKIRA & THE MERPEOPLE (Polyphone Festival), RED EMMA & THE MAD MONK (NY Times Critic’s Pick, Ars Nova ANT Fest), THREETIMESFAST (Florida Festival of New Musicals, O'Neill Theater Festival Semi-Finalist). Jonathan Larson Grant finalist; NPTC's Women's Work Lab; Dramatist's Guild; ASCAP. Musical Theatre Writing, MFA, NYU. TeresaLotz.com
Will Buck (he/him) is a composer, lyricist, and pianist. Work includes: ONLY ANNE (Goodspeed Opera House Festival of New Musicals, O’Neill Theater Festival Finalist); FRANKLIN PIERCE: DRAGON SLAYER (Theatre NOW Sound Bites, Miami City Theatre National Award finalist); POWERLESS, GO (Musical Theatre Factory). ASCAP; Dramatist’s Guild; BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop. Musical Theatre Writing, MFA, NYU. willbuck.com
Aaron Jensen is a Toronto-based composer. His creative works have been performed by celebrated choirs, international symphony orchestras, and GRAMMY award-winning artists including Mariah Carey, Randy Brecker, and Evelyn Glennie. Aaron acted as musical director, bandleader, and composer for SCHITT'S CREEK for the final four seasons. His musical services have been engaged by the likes of Andrea Bocelli, Bob Ezrin, and Barack & Michelle Obama. Aaron currently has three new musicals in development.
Peter is a musician. Education: SUNY Purchase, Manhattan School of Music, BMI Workshop. Musicals: THE LATECOMER, A NEW BEGINNING, MTA: THE MUSICAL, LOVE IN THE TIME OF RECESSION, SAXE AND THE CITY. Winner: 2016 MAC/Burman Songwriting Award. Commission: a 50th Birthday song for Broadway Producer, Marc Routh. Recording: HISTORY REMEMBERS. Arranging: OPERATION OPERA. Film: THE MARIE'S CRISIS OUTDOOR PIANO TOUR, THE UNVEILING, HELLO AGAIN. Television: MTV Networks. Info: PeterSaxeMusic.com
Christopher is also a musical theatre writer/dramaturge whose musicals have been performed all across Florida. He has written book, music, & lyrics for LITTLE THINGS (three consecutive sold out runs) and CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE KID'S SOUL as well as book for HERO FOR TODAY. Current works in development: SONGS FROM A HAT, SAXE AND THE CITY (with Peter Saxe). Christopher also wrote the screenplay for VALLEY HIGH (based on the song by Drew Gasparini). @itscmikes
Go to linkMember of BML lyricist and librettist programmes and director of performing arts company, Performing Miracles. Featured in new musical showcase SIGNAL, regular guest on Australian new musical podcast, 'FROM INSPIRATION TO STAGE'. Received Judges Lyrebird Award for songs in play ‘TWENTY-TWELVE’. Winner: Garden Theatre Songwriting Competition w/ Amir Shoenfeld. Other shows include: LUCY’S SEARCH FOR STARZ (2019), THE DANCING TOYBOX (2016), ALL TOGETHER NOW (2015), BLESSED (2014). caitlynburt.com
Winner of the STILES & DREWE BEST NEW SONG AWARD (2020). Featured on BEAM2018. Assoc. lecturer on the MA in Musical Theatre at Goldsmiths College. Scores for the award-winning dance-theatre company Second Hand Dance include GETTING DRESSED (2017), GRASS (2015) and NIGHT TREE (2018). Songwriter/curator of the first AI Eurovision song BLUE JEANS AND BLOODY TEARS with over 5 million views on YouTube. Producer of the album DESIRE LINES by Fictonian (Distiller Records, 2015). AmirShoenfeld.com
Credits: BROOKE ASTOR'S LAST AFFAIR (Music; Chicago Musical Theater Festival; Emerging Artists Theater), OUR WOMAN, FRANK THOMPSON (Music/Lyrics; Musical Theater Factory/Playwrights Horizons Downtown), BYSTANDER (Sound Bites 6.0 Winner: Best Music; Hudson Guild Winner: Best Short Musical), WE'RE STILL HERE (Lincoln Center). Book: DYBBUK OF THE OPERA (Lincoln Center). Contributions: MUSEMATCH (54 Below), THE RESISTANCE CABARET (The Tank). Alumnus: BMI Workshop. PhD: Composition from Juilliard.
Producer: BITE SIZED BROADWAY (podcast). Songwriter: THE TURING TEST (Gallery Players), THE BAROQUE CYCLE (Bruno Walter at Lincoln Center), NewB (webseries). Music Director & Dance Arranger: THE GIANT HOAX (Theatre Row), THE CITY CLUB (Minetta Lane). Asst Music Director & Copyist: FINDING NEVERLAND (Broadway workshop). Teacher: AMDA, 92nd St. Y, Court Theatre Chicago. Workshops/Education: BMI Musical Theatre Workshop, TheatreNow Lab, Johnny Mercer Songwriting Workshop, Northwestern University.
Gil is a bookwriter/lyricist. Recent works: OEDIPUS FOR KIDS (NYMF, 54 Below, Sam French), AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN (UnsungMusicalCo’s writer lab), MERRY CHRISTMAS YOU RIDICULOUS GENTILES (Duplex), TIME ET AL (FringeNYC), THE COMMUTERS (Riant Theatre), RANSOMWHERE, TIME TRAVEL MAKES COMPLETE SENSE, MUSICALS WILL SAVE THE WORLD (NY Public Library), THE ZEGEND OF LELDA (WVMTF, Best Musical/Lyrics/Book), THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WALT DISNEY ABRIDGED (WDI), and BROADWAY ABRIDGED.
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Credits include music director and dance arranger for The City Club (Minetta Lane), assistant music director and copyist for FINDING NEVERLAND (NYC workshop), faculty music director at AMDA, and music director for several Chicago venues. He wrote words and music for THE BAROQUE CYCLE (Bruno Walter Auditorium) and THE TURING TEST (Gallery Players), and music for NEWB (webseries score), and ¡CANTA! (album). Jonathon is a Northwestern University and BMI workshop alum. jonathonlynchmusic.com.
Go to linkFounder/Artistic Director of IndieWorks Theatre Co. Select directing credits: CASPER, THE NOT-SO-FRIENDLY GHOST, SONGS FROM A HAT, EMPTY FRAMES, THE GIANT HOAX, THE COMMUTERS... (nom: Best Musical; Winner: Best Director, Strawberry Theatre Fest), CLOSER THAN EVER, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, VANITIES, OKLAHOMA!, INTO THE WOODS, TWO BOYS IN A BED ON A COLD WINTER'S NIGHT, SAXE AND THE CITY. Film: VALLEY HIGH (based on the song by Drew Gasparini).
Go to linkJeremy serves as the Managing Director for IndieWorks, whose inaugural mainstage production premiered this past year with THE GIANT HOAX (Theatre Row). Jeremy has also served as a Producer and GM for IndieWorks’ Annual Summer Cabaret Series. Additional producing and management work includes THE NUTCRACKER AND THE MOUSE KING at Minnesota Fringe Festival, the D&D inspired improv show THE CAMPAIGN, and the short film VALLEY HIGH, based on the song by Drew Gasparini.
Broadway: THE GREAT SOCIETY, THE PROM (Drama Desk Award), THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT and ONCE ON THIS ISLAND (Tony Award). Off-Broadway: THE GIANT HOAX (IndieWorks), FERN HILL, SMART BLONDE, SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE, RRRED, GOLDSTEIN, and DR. FRANKENSTEIN.
Andrew's theatrical and concert orchestrations include STARKID: HOMECOMING (featuring Darren Criss), Matthew Hardy’s VIRTUOSO (premiering in Poznan Fall 2020), Justin Roberts' HANSEL AND GRETEL, Starkid's TWISTED: THE UNTOLD STORY OF A ROYAL VIZIER, and FOREVERMAN (Winner 2012 NYMF Awards for Excellence, Outstanding Orchestration). Andrew has co-produced multiple cast recordings, including TWISTED and HANSEL AND GRETEL. www.AndrewFoxMusic.com
Audio engineer and music maker who plays piano, guitar, pedal steel guitar, and other instruments. He honed his craft as an engineer at Ithaca College and as a freelance engineer around Philadelphia, then added work as a musician for theater and other media in New York, Philadelphia, and more. He can be heard on IndieWorks' studio recording of VALLEY HIGH, on record with Rachel Andie and the V Element (Tu Me Manques), Emily Drinker (Run the Race EP, more in 2020-21), and more. jrosen476.com
Go to linkEvan ran the audio production company Stacks of Wax, spontaneous songwriting & vocal improv courses (Creative Vocal Lab), was Content Director for the world’s first all-vocal TV channel, FloVoice, coached for NBC’s THE VOICE, and scouted for AMERICA’S GOT TALENT. Evan teaches a cappella, runs sound for a cappella groups, and produces content/digital media strategies for bands/ festivals. Awards: “Best Arrangements/Orchestration”, “Best Musical Direction” for A CAPPELLA: THE MUSICAL (NYMF 2015).
Go to linkPaul Siebold is the managing director of OFF OFF PR, a firm dedicated to publicizing developing theatrical productions. A marketing, promotions and public relations executive for over 20 years, Paul has helped to achieve significant pre-production press coverage, reviews and post-production success for his clients. Paul has publicized NYIT Award winning productions and winners of FringeNYC & NYMF Awards for Excellence. He represents a variety of theatrical genres. www.offoffpr.com
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