Creators:

Evan Mack (music + book) winner of the 2024 American Prize in Composition, has built a vibrant career at the intersection of music and theater. His bold, genre-blending shows include Angel of the Amazon, The Secret of Luca, Roscoe, The Ghosts of Gatsby, Dragon’s Breath, and #IsOperaDead. Named Musical America’s 2018 Musician of the Year, he founded We Are Instrumental in 2020 to expand access to music education. www.EvanMack.com

Joshua McGuire (lyrics + book) writing has been called everything from “appealing and bittersweet” (The Washington Post) to “adolescent in the worst way” (Houston Press)—and he’s proud of both. A librettist and playwright, he’s held fellowships with Washington National Opera, Opera America, Yaddo, and more. He currently teaches at Vanderbilt University.
www.joshuamcguire.com

Christopher Mirto (book) directs across genres—from bold new musicals to opera, Shakespeare, and the avant-garde. He’s worked with Studio Theatre, Stella Adler, NJ Rep, Keen Company, Yale Rep, and more. Favorite collaborators include Michael Mitnick, Susan Soon He Stanton, and Royce Vavrek. He teaches at Oberlin Conservatory. MFA: Yale.
https://christophermirto.com