Karissa Bone
"Miss Lonely 2023"
- When did you first discover theater/what was your first experience?
Probably listening to the original cast recordings of Wicked with my mom and playing Alice in a 5-grade production of Alice in Wonderland
- When/how did you become a writer? Is there a writer, show, or text that particularly inspired you?
Since I'm primarily a commercial pop writer, my first main influence was Hannah Montana/old DCOMS. In terms of finding my space in Theatre, it was listening to Pasek & Paul, Sara Bareilles, and JRB.
- How do you describe your style/work?
It’s a healthy mix of all my favorite things from theatre, pop, and impressionist/romantic composers. My eclectic background and focus on delivering an emotional payoff, definitely sets my work apart!
- What is most rewarding to you about writing music?
Sharing the most specific, most personal stories and finding that they resonate with so many audiences– it’s like an emotional 3-degrees-of-separation and it’s really special.