Madeline Sclichter
"Queen Bee"
- When did you first discover theater/what was your first experience?
My parents took me to see Mary Poppins on Broadway for my eighth birthday, and I have been in love with theater ever since! From performing in local and regional musical productions throughout my childhood, to almost exclusively listening to showtunes during my high school years, to dreaming of creating my own stories as a young adult, theater has and always will hold a special place in my heart.
- When/how did you become a writer? Is there a writer, show, or text that particularly inspired you?
From an early age, I have found my inspiration in listening to singer-songwriters such as Alanis Morissette, Vanessa Carlton, and Ingrid Michaelson. Most particularly, I admire Sara Bareilles and the versatility of her career as an artist. She has released music as a singer-songwriter, composed and starred in her own musical, and acted in numerous projects for the screen. As an aspiring jack of all trades myself, she proves that the sky is the limit. I hope to follow in her footsteps and establish my talents across multiple disciplines in the industry.
- How do you describe your style/work?
Indie pop with a vulnerable undressing of emotions that takes the listener on a musical journey :)
- What is most rewarding to you about writing music?
I find writing music to be immensely cathartic, and my goal is always to create little “time capsules” of memories, feelings, perspectives, and takeaways. When I can pick up my guitar, open my songbook, and dive right back into a specific moment, I know that I have captured something magical.