
Journey to a faraway kingdom torn apart by magic, fear and lies, where a young boy, spurned by his father, and a girl, who refuses to accept the status quo, are trying to find their way. This newly imagined work ushers today's audience on an exploration of the true nature of love, honesty and redemption.
Stiltskin
Book by Jay Pension and Nate Punches
Music and Lyrics by George Luton and Katie Clarke
The original cast of Stiltskin at Stage 284




PRODUCTION HISTORY
Presentation at Island Theatre Workshop
08/08/16
Production at Stage 284
01/21/17 – 01/29/17
Selections presented at Skinner Hall
04/30/17 | 12/08/18
PRODUCTION HISTORY
Presentation at the Streep Studio
12/16/18
Production at The Martel Theater
04/11/19 – 04/13/19
Character Profiles






















The Northern Skies
An inventor and her colleague venture to the top of the world to research the arctic
circle’s prehistoric inhabitants in the hopes of preventing the environmental catastrophe that
threatens to destroy their city. Joined by the mission’s investor, and a small crew, the members of this
expedition grapple with capital interest, scientific absolutism, and the haunting figures of their intertwining pasts.

Written by George Luton and Emily Drossell
Creators Emily Drossell & George Luton present the opening number "No One Has Gone Before" from The Northern Skies
Bryan Smith ("Ambrose"), Charles Mangan ("Valere"), and Eli Wassertzug ("The Savant") on stage accompanied by conductor George Luton and The Northern Skies orchestra

Choreographer Raphe Gilliam ("John"), composer George Luton, and librettist Emily Drossell ("Hope") in a staging rehearsal for the premiere production of The Northern Skies
Composer George Luton conducts and accompanies rehearsals and performances for the premiere of The Northern Skies
WORKSHOP CAST
Bianca Barragan, Emily Drossell, Raphe Gilliam,
Helen Johnson, George Luton, and Sam Lovell
(2018–2019)
PRODUCTION HISTORY
Staged Reading in Thekla Hall
04/29/18
Concert Production at Skinner Hall
05/09/19
Selections presented at The Tank NYC
05/18/21


Full Production at The Tank NYC
08/11/22 – 08/14/22
NYC CAST
(2022)
Bianca Barragan, Michael Cagnetta, Emily Drossell,
Sami Hodes, George Luton, and Logan Pitts
Composer George Luton accompanies a vocal rehearsal for "Royalty"
Alice
Based upon the works of Lewis Carroll
Created by George Luton and Emily Drossell
In this one-act operatic adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s texts, Alice, a young woman growing up in Victorian Britain, meets curious characters as she navigates hierarchies of gender and class, all the while learning what it takes to survive the arduous ascent to queendom.


































WORKSHOP CAST
Raphe Gilliam: Robin Hood
Emily Drossell: Maid Marian
Bianca Barragan: The Sheriff of Nottingham
Logan Pitts: Prince John
Melanie Donnelly: Genevieve
Book by Jay Pension and Nate Punches
Music and Lyrics by George Luton and Katie Clarke
Nottingham
The Legend of Robin Hood
Join with Robin Hood, Maid Marian, Little John and more as they seek to overthrow the tyrannous rule of Prince John, the Sheriff, and their unfair taxes. This exciting tale based on the iconic Robin Hood legends is a true delight for families and people of all ages!
PRODUCTION HISTORY
Development at Island Theatre Workshop
07/31/15
Production at Stage 284
04/07/16 – 04/10/16
Workshop at Moonlight Productions
07/14/16 – 07/16/16
Selections presented at Skinner Hall
04/30/17
Anniversary Production at ACT MV
08/10/18
Composer George Luton accompanies the finale of Nottingham: The Legend of Robin Hood

Emily Drossell sings "More" from Miss March accompanied by George Luton in Of Sleepless Nights at The Tank NYC
Discover the truth behind the four famous "March sisters" of Little Women in this musical detailing the life of author Louisa May Alcott as she wrestles with the legacy of her novels and how they have immortalized her family in fiction. With a war-torn nation all too ready to believe that her dark childhood was instead the idealized fantasy from her book, Louisa struggles to maintain a grasp of the reality, as she sees her own depictions of "Meg," "Jo," "Beth," and "Amy" challenging the very essence of who she and her sisters truly are.
Book and Lyrics by Emily Drossell
Music and Additional Lyrics by George Luton
Miss March
Earhart embarks upon the mysterious final flight of history’s most famous pilot. As she and her navigator encounter difficulties with visibility and communication, ghosts of Amelia’s past emerge unearthing the broken road that led to her success. Through snapshots of her life’s journey, Amelia rediscovers herself in the air, far from her earthbound relationships and her contentious public reputation, and, in doing so, charts a course for the future of female aviation.
PRODUCTION HISTORY
Staged Reading at Stage 284
08/26/21
WORKSHOP CAST
Rebecca Axelrod, Katie Clarke, Lauren DiCocco, Emily Drossell, Raphe Gilliam, Susan Lunt, Jay Martel, Cai Radleigh, Lucine Revette, James Turner, Gabby Wheeler
Composer George Luton
accompanies Gabby Wheeler ("Millie") and playwright Katie Clarke ("Amelia") at the first reading of Earhart

Earhart
Book by Katie Clarke
Music and Lyrics by George Luton
READING CAST (2023)
Gabrielle Filloux: Stephanie
Andrea J. Love: Samantha
Sarah Juliano: Dawn
Anna DeNoia: Molly
Ashley Hiester: The Stranger in Black
Accompanied by Abram Foster
PRODUCTION HISTORY
Reading at the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop
05/31/23
Footage of the Broadcast Music Incorporated presentation of Roommate Horror Story
Roommate Horror Story
Book and Lyrics by Rachel Aberman
Music by George Luton
Desperate to find a sense of belonging and clarity in her broken kingdom, a young princess embarks on a perilous quest, seeking the ever-unattainable perfection. No matter where she goes, a fearsome dragon claiming to be her lone protector destroys every chance at happiness she finds. This piece confronts viewers with the ultimate question of what makes life worth living, and exposes the dragons within us to be our own most dangerous enemies.
Dragon
Book by Nate Punches
Music and Lyrics by George Luton
Bianca Barragan and Emily Drossell sing "Live Every Moment" from Dragon, accompanied by songwriter George Luton
Boots
PRODUCTION HISTORY
Presentation at Island Theatre Workshop
08/11/17
Selections presented at Skinner Hall
12/08/18
Music and Lyrics by George Luton
Libretto by Katie Clarke, Jay Pension, and Nate Punches
The tale of Puss in Boots comes alive as never before in this musical of epic scale. A crisis of succession has befallen a provincial château, and the mysterious but legendary cat who once with wit alone turned a poor farm boy into the Marquis de Carabas has again been called upon in secret to realize the impossible. Caught in the crossfire of many intertwining schemes is a young and earnest servant whose straightforward simplicity may have more value than meets the eye. Within this swirl of deceptive plots and thick disguises, nothing is ever as it seems.
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More Than This World
Written by Emily Drossell and George Luton
A Cold War-era United States Government has opened a highly populated lunar colony, and her husband's unexpected transfer to the moon leaves a housewife torn between her earth-bound lover and her unborn child's cosmic future. In under ten minutes, this new mini-musical excites, delights, moves, and inspires!
The Untold Story of Treasure Island
Book and Lyrics by Katie Clarke
Music and Additional Lyrics by George Luton
When Long John Silver's pirate crew raids her inn, convinced that it hides answers to the whereabouts of buried treasure, Jane rallies her own crew of makeshift sailors to finish the search herself, guided by a clue divulged to her by an old seafarer with his dying breath.
PRODUCTION HISTORY
Production at Island Theatre Workshop
07/17/15
(Pre)Scripted is a new musical comedy that reimagines prescription medication guides within the world of late night television. As a talk show host continually spins medical jargon into sensational sound bites, his guest, Prescription Medication Guide grows increasingly nervous, worried her true message will never be heard.
(Pre)Scripted
Book and Lyrics by Emily Drossell
Music by George Luton
Emily Drossell & George Luton perform "(Pre)Scripted"



PRODUCTION HISTORY
Presentation at The Tank NYC
12/15/22
Showcase at the Balance Arts Center
05/07/23