The graduating students from Cycle 35 of The Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program presented original songs from their second-year thesis musicals in a final showcase at The Cutting Room on May 18th, 2026.
Each second-year student writing team underwent a 2-day actor lab process with professional actors, directors, and musical directors to explore and examine segments from their thesis musicals, written and developed over the past year. Following their lab, each team presented 90 minutes of their full-length musical as a table reading. The final thesis presentation process culminated in a showcase of original songs pulled from each thesis musical. The showcase was presented on Monday, May 18th, 2026 at The Cutting Room, a legendary music venue in New York City.
The Showcase Featured Songs from the Following Writing Teams:
Harrison Lee & Kennen Butler
Halle Mitchell & Danielle Keiko Eyer
Thomas Blakeley & Dawson Atkin
Tanner Fenton & Nina Osso
Melina Nakos & Maddy Noble
Rachel Conrad & Charlotte Daniels
Joan Omofomah & Noah Carlson
Jenna Christine & Stefanos Kemanetzis
Wesley Hudson & Ben Page
Thomas Blakeley & Charlotte Ross
Ben Page & Simone Scott
Maddy Noble & Nina Osso
Jacob Cordas & Kennen Butler
Jerome Walker
Wesley Hudson & Lexie Lowell
VIEW THE SHOWCASE ON YOUTUBE HERE
