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BRETT SCHRIER is an accomplished composer, music director, and vocal coach in New York City.

Brett attended The Boston Conservatory, where he pioneered a program and graduated with a degree in Music Direction for the Musical Theatre. Since graduation, Brett has worked in music and theatre venues across the world.

As one of New York's "most talented upcoming writers," Brett has written and developed three full-length musicals. TAKE TWO! THE ONLINE DATING MUSICAL! earned rave reviews during a World Premiere Production at Northern Stage. He also composed the original score for the stage adaptation of MR. POPPER'S PENGUINS, which is licensed by Plays For Young Audiences, and produced by various companies around the world. His newest project, TIME BETWEEN US, won Critic's Pick Award in the New York Musical Theatre Festival, premiered regionally at Serenbe Playhouse, and is currently in development for an Off-Broadway run. Brett wrote music, book, & lyrics for TIME BETWEEN US, which is already being called 'one of the most thought-provoking, cutting edge pieces of musical theatre this decade.'

Brett's recent musical directing/conducting credits include: I LOVE YOU...YOU'RE PERFECT...NOW CHANGE, 42ND STREET (National Tour), HAIRSPRAY (National Tour), LES MISERABLES, CATS, MISS SAIGON, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, and A CHORUS LINE. His arrangements are frequently heard in concerts, cabarets and recordings across the world, and his work is continually performed at distinguished New York City venues: Ars Nova, Joe's Pub, The Duplex, and The Knitting Factory.

Brett served as Music Director for Broadway In South Africa, Broadway Under The Stars in Sonoma, SCOOBY-DOO LIVE! (Warner Bros/Life Like Touring), and CHUGGINGTON (produced by Disney Channel/Life Like Touring). Brett is also Vocal Director for Royal Caribbean Productions.

Brett is Founding Director of Broadway Playground, a program providing the nation's top training opportunities in cities across the country. He is a proud member of ASCAP, The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers.

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Courtney Reed is heading to Broadway Playground


Ever dreamed of working with a real Broadway star? Courtney Reed (Broadway's 'Princess Jasmine') is heading to Broadway Playground to offer a one-day online audition class.

Photo Flash: MR. POPPER'S PENGUINS Dance Into San Diego Junior Theatre


San Diego Junior Theatre, with a mission to provide engaging, innovative, high-quality theatre education and productions for children of all cultural heritages, ages, abilities and levels of interest continues its 70th Anniversary Season with a production of Mr. Popper's Penguins, directed by Ricardo Valenzuela. Mr. Popper's Penguins is based on the novel by Richard and Florence Atwater. Books and Lyrics are by Jody Davidson and music by Brett Schrier. The production will showcase the work of San Diego Junior Theatre youth performers and youth technicians, ranging in age from 8 to18. The production runs from June 29th - July 15th.

Brett Schrier Teaches Broadway Playground Master Class in Milwaukee This Weekend


Direct from New York, Broadway Playground provides local opportunity this weekend, June 25 and 26. Broadway Playground is heading to the Milwaukee area to offer Musical Theatre Audition Workshop for local performers of all ages.

Brett Schrier to Teach Broadway Playground Master Class in Milwaukee This June


Direct from New York, Broadway Playground provides local opportunity on June 25 and 26 (June 13, 2016) - Broadway Playground is heading to the Milwaukee area to offer Musical Theatre Audition Workshop for local performers of all ages. Taught by Broadway Vocal Coach/Music Director, Brett Schrier, this one-day event teaches 'inside tricks' to standing out at singing auditions - whether it's your high school musical, entrance audition for college, or taking the next step in your professional career.

Broadway in South Africa Holds Final Program with Chicago Children's Choir this Month


Since 2009, Broadway South Africa has conducted empowerment through the arts programming in disadvantaged communities throughout South Africa. The organization has raised close to $500,000, helping to improve the lives and future's of student's dramatically affected by poverty, violence, abuse, and HIV/AIDS.

Florida Studio Theatre Extends URBAN COWBOYS Through 4/6


Florida Studio Theatre's tribute to the toe-tapping sounds that brought Americans to their feet, Urban Cowboys, has once again been extended and will now play until April 6. The boot-scootin' revue opened in Florida Studio Theatre's (FST) John C. Court Cabaret on Friday, January 4 at 7:30pm. Tickets for the premiere music revue are now on sale through April 6, 2013 and can be purchased by phone at (941) 366-9000, online at FloridaStudioTheatre.org, or by visiting the Box Office.

Florida Studio Theatre Extends URBAN COWBOYS thru March 31


Florida Studio Theatre's tribute to the toe-tapping sounds that brought Americans to their feet, Urban Cowboys, has been extended until March 31, 2013. The boot-scootin' new revue opened in Florida Studio Theatre's (FST) John C. Court Cabaret on Friday, January 4 at 7:30pm.

Directory of Contemporary Theatre Writers Launches with Concert at Second Stage Theatre, 1/21


David Sisco (Founder/Curator) and Lorene Phillips (Contributing Editor) will celebrate the launch of THE DIRECTORY OF CONTEMPORARY THEATRE WRITERS in a star-studded concert on Monday, January 21 at Second Stage Theatre (305 West 43 Street).

Musically Human Theatre Productions Announces 2012-13 Season: NEXT TO NORMAL, TIME BETWEEN US and More


Musically Human Theatre Productions (David Norwood & Aaron Pratt, Co-Producing Artistic Directors / Matthew Wright, Managing Director) have announced their upcoming 2012/2013 season, which includes a new, intimate production of the Tony Award® and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, Next to Normal and the 2011 New York Musical Theatre Festival critic's pick, Time Between Us.

STAGE TUBE: Video Teaser of Serenbe's TIME BETWEEN US


Serenbe Playhouse presents Time Between Us, directed by Justin Anderson and music directed by Seth Davis. It stars Brian Clowdus and Laura Floyd. The show is currently playing at The Stables Courtyard Stage (The Serenbe Stables) through August 18 (Thursday-Saturday at 8:30pm). Tickets are $15-25. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below.

Photo Flash: First Look at Brian Clowdus and Laura Floyd in Serenbe's TIME BETWEEN US, Opening 7/26


Serenbe Playhouse presents Time Between Us, directed by Justin Anderson and music directed by Seth Davis. It stars Brian Clowdus and Laura Floyd. The show will play The Stables Courtyard Stage (The Serenbe Stables) from July 26 - August 18 (Thursday-Saturday at 8:30pm). Tickets are $15-25. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the production photos below.

ALICE IN WONDERLAND Kicks Off Serenbe Playhouse's 2012 Season Tonight, 6/1


Serenbe Playhouse has announced its upcoming 2012 season which includes ALICE IN WONDERLAND, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, and TIME BETWEEN US.

ALICE IN WONDERLAND, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, et. al Set for Serenbe Playhouse's 2012 Season


Serenbe Playhouse has announced its upcoming 2012 season which includes ALICE IN WONDERLAND, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, and TIME BETWEEN US.

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