- When did you first discover theater/what was your first experience?
I've been a fan of theater literally since before I can remember; my first musical was when my parents took me to see The Lion King stage show when I was like three years old. It's always been an important part of my life.
- When/how did you become a writer? Is there a writer, show, or text that particularly inspired you?
I've been writing music for a long time, but it was almost certainly Rent that inspired me to turn my eyes toward musical theater. Really, it was my friends who encouraged me to pursue theater, receiving feedback from friends with all levels of experience with music, writing, and theater showed me that I could actually do this.
- How do you describe your style/work?
I like writing catchy melodies and stories about the desire for connection.
- What is most rewarding to you about writing music?
Music is something that brings people together. It brings an artist's ideas to others, it brings together performers with different backgrounds, and it unites an audience in the emotions of the song. It's just a wonderful moment of connection.