RECENT WORK
HarperCollins Publishing
Wrote debut novel-in-verse An Impossible Thing To Say which sold at auction in a two book deal to HarperCollins. Impossible was the first novel on the inaugural list released by Harper’s Allida imprint, created by Newbery Award Winning author Linda Sue Park. Impossible received three starred reviews and several notable accolades, including placement on The Horn Book’s 2023 Best Fiction List, a Vibrant Voices distinction from the NYPL, and was a CALIBA Finalist for Best Young Adult Book of the Year.
Water for Elephants
Co-wrote music and lyrics for the musical adaptation of Sara Gruen’s best-selling novel. In collaboration with Tony-nominated playwright Rick Elice, Tony-nominated director Jessica Stone, and producers Peter Schneider and Jennifer Costello. World premiered at Alliance Theatre in Atlanta in June 2023. Opened on Broadway in March 2024 and received seven Tony Award Nominations including Best Musical.
English
Directed the 2023 pulitzer-prize winning play by Sanaz Toossi at The Old Globe. Assistant Directed the Knud Adams production on Broadway.
Birthday Candles
Directed the homecoming of Noah Haidle’s play for Chautauqua Institution’s 150th anniversary season.
The Old Man and The Old Moon
Co-wrote/composed/directed/performed this genre-defining original musical folktale that toured the country playing New York City (The New Victory), Chicago (Writers Theatre), Boston (Paramount Center), Los Angeles (The Wallis), San Diego (The Old Globe), and more.
PigPen Theatre Co.
Co-founder and Managing Producer. Full list of past productions, press features, company bio, and accolades can be found on PigPenTheatre.com.
AWARDS + HONORS
2024 Tony Award Nomination Best Musical (Elephants)
2024 Outer Critics Circle Nomination Outstanding New Broadway Musical (Elephants)
2024 Drama League Nomination Outstanding Production of a Musical (Elephants)
2024 Craig Noel Award Nomination Outstanding Dramatic Production (English)
2024 Craig Noel Award Nomination Outstanding Direction (English)
2024 Best of the Year, Bank Street Center for Children’s Literature (Impossible)
2024 Best of the Year, Cooperative Children's Book Center (Impossible)
2024 Vibrant Voices List, New York Public Library (Impossible)
2023 Best Books, Fiction List, The Horn Book (Impossible)
2023 Best Young Adult Book Finalist, CALIBA (Impossible)
2021-2024 Artist Ambassador for New York Civil Liberties Union
2020-2023 Artist-in-residence and Curator at Little Island in NYC
2020 Clive Barnes Theater Innovation Award
2019 Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Nomination Original Music
2019 Saturn Award Nomination Best Live Stage Production
2019 Craig Noel Award Nomination Outstanding New Musical
2017 Craig Noel Award Nomination Outstanding Touring Production
2015 IRNE Award Best Visiting Production
2015 M. Edgar Rosenblum Award
2014 Jeff Award Nomination for Best Ensemble
2014 Jeff Award Best Music in a Play
2013 Refinery 29’s Most Powerful 20-Somethings in NYC (30 under 30)
2012 Off Broadway Alliance Best Unique Theatrical Experience Nomination
2012 IRNE Award Best Visiting Production
2011 Overall Excellence Award NYC International Fringe Festival
2010 Overall Excellence Award NYC International Fringe Festival
REPRESENTATION
CAA – Theater – Diana Glazer
Writers House – Literary – Rebecca Sherman
PSBM – Business Management – Andrew Britton
FKKS – Legal – Mark Merriman