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"Seeking a composer/collaborator for my musical comedy, currently titled Reunion. Setting is 25th Reunion of a college class. Focus is on 4 women friends who spend the weekend together. They come from very different backgrounds. All are smart, interesting and accomplished but nonetheless struggle with some dissatisfaction and a sense of failure. Over the course of the weekend they experience various stresses and surprises but come away feeling better about themselves and their lives. Please contact me to discuss if this intrigues you!"

"Librettist/lyricist seeks composer for family musical dated in 1660. While story is historical, it traces America's ever present issues of social upheaval, ebb and flow of new immigration, social rising of class, women's movement, and even monopolies . Characters are strong ,independent, and cheerful/comic! Please send me sample of your work! gloriacraig8@gmail.com Thank you"

""MYSTERY OF THE MOON MAIZE: THE UNAUTHORIZED NANCY DREWSICAL" is a comedic space opera starring the original Girl Detective (or someone like her that's not actually her because we probably won't be able to get the rights). Inspired by the world of the Nancy Drew point-and-click video game series by HeR Interactive, this musical explores what might happen when Nancy is no longer a teen detective extraordinaire, just a regular 27-year-old continuously working freelance detective cases as unpaid internships. This is a wild, wacky musical that's partly a parody and partly a reimagining of a reimagining of a beloved character that has everything from an A.I. robot narrator to an epic ballet number (in space) to appearances from the Hardy Boys, whose names are luckily already in the public domain. The musical currently has a full draft of the book and lyrics and more information is available upon request. I am looking for a partner who would be able to be attached to the piece as it develops. A composer who is familiar with the Nancy Drewniverse would be ideal."

""The Grieving Project" is my developing spoken word musical about finding your voice-exploring mental health, transformation, identity, grieving and thriving-that integrates a unique concept: lead characters only speak during songs until each finds her/his voice and sings. I've been developing this musical since 2020 with different creative teams, and Musical Writers just produced its first live staged reading May 2023. I'm collaborating with a theater-company to produce a proof of concept, and have been working with a (non musical theater) composer who co-created music and demo recordings, who is no longer available to continue on the project. I'm seeking an experienced contemporary/modern/pop musical theater composer (à la Pasek and Paul, Sara Bareilles, Jeanine Tesori) to listen to existing recordings and polish/fine tune the music on its trajectory towards full stage production. If this project resonates with you, please contact me and I'm happy to provide more info. "

"I'm looking for a composer to begin collaborating on a new piece together. I have been writing in NYC for the past ten years. I have a few ideas in my back pocket, but would also welcome any new ideas you may have. All music styles welcomed, but I have a particular love for a modern pop/rock score. If you're looking for a new collaborator and like my stuff, let's meet up and discuss the possibility of writing together. Please send samples with a low-key intro. For more information and my writing samples (both script & lyric samples), please visit my website: www.derekphassler.com. "