Aria Braswell

"Nita's Lullaby"

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When did you first discover theater/what was your first experience?

I was cast as a beggar in Les Mis my first year of high school. Did I eat moldy bread on stage every night? Yes. Was it the best feeling in the world? Also yes.

When/how did you become a writer? Is there a writer, show, or text that particularly inspired you?

I remember the moment I saw a production of Sweeney Todd and heard music and lyrics that absolutely shook me to my core. It was then I realized how much I wanted to tell my own stories through music.

How do you describe your style/work?

I love blending pop rock nuances with big orchestral sounds. Perhaps what really sets me apart is that I have no real idea what I'm doing...

What is most rewarding to you about writing music?

I love all types of stories, but the ones that touch me most are always the ones that are so important to tell, they have to be sung.