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NYU Tisch’s Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program Cycle 34

March 5, 2026

Join the members of NYU Tisch’s Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program Cycle 34 in a celebration of new work at 54 Below. Directed and produced by Chiara M.N. and Allie Lewis, this evening will feature songs from over 12 brand new musicals with a range of styles from 1930s jazz and vaudeville to electronic grooves, pop, and contemporary musical theatre. Enjoy stories of comedic misadventures, historical reinterpretations, vampires, a robot war, student protests, romance, a senior party gone murderously wrong, and more!

Writers:

Ally Bellhaven
Dan Bi
Caleb Conaway
Tess Edwards
Chenyue Hu
Mel Hornyak
Aleyna Karaca
Simon Lansberg-Rodriguez
Trevor Lanford
Spencer Lawson
Allie Lewis (Midnight at The Never Get Off-Broadway, Christmas in Hell Off-Broadway)
Susan Li
Scarlett Long
Taylor Lozano
Spencer Lynn
Chiara M. N.
Wren Mied
Aaron Nash
Jake Nielsen
Cassidy O’Connell
Commodore Primous
Felipe Segovia Sanhueza
Lalit Sritara
Maiga Vidal
Ella Sodam Yoon

Featuring:

Eugenia De la Garza
Darrow Klein
Allie Lewis
Elizabeth Mandell (I Wish My Life Were Like a Musical Off-Broadway)
Joe Montoya
Joey Morof
Maiga Vidal

Music direction by Aaron Nash and Felipe Segovia Sanhueza.

Joined by Caleb Conaway on guitar and Max Marsillo on drums.

Please note that all artists and acts are subject to change at any time.

Featuring

A young woman with straight, shoulder-length brown hair smiles warmly at the camera. She has brown eyes, even features, and wears a light blue sweater. The softly blurred background hints at an outdoor setting captured by Spencer Lawson.

Ally Bellhaven

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A woman with straight, shoulder-length dark hair and wearing a white top smiles at the camera. She has drop earrings, and her relaxed pose is set against a softly blurred, warm brown background by Spencer Lawson.

Dan Bi

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Caleb Conaway, a young man with light skin, short brown hair, a beard, and round glasses, smiles at the camera. He wears a blue sweater over a collared shirt in a cozy, warmly lit indoor setting with softly blurred furnishings.

Caleb Conaway

Writer/Guitar
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A young woman with curly, light brown hair smiles at the camera. She wears silver earrings and a light green knit top. Sunlight casts a warm glow on her face as she stands near trees and a brick building at Spencer Lawson’s campus.

Tess Edwards

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A young woman with fair skin, dark hair tied back, and wearing glasses smiles gently. She has stud earrings and wears a sleeveless black top with white trim. The softly lit background hints at Spencer Lawson's refined, contemporary style.

Chenyue Hu

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Spencer Lawson, a young person with short, curly brown hair and blue eyes, smiles softly. They wear a burgundy sweater over a red and white plaid shirt, hands folded under their chin against a warm brown background.

Mel Hornyak

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Spencer Lawson, with long dark wavy hair, smiles softly at the camera. They wear a yellow and black patterned sweater, small hoop earrings, and a visible earbud. Green and beige walls create a cozy background.

Aleyna Karaca

Writer
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Spencer Lawson, a smiling man with short dark hair and a mustache, wears a dark shirt with small white polka dots and light collar trim as he stands in front of a plain beige background, radiating a cheerful and friendly expression.

Simon Lansberg-Rodriguez

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Spencer Lawson, a man with short dark hair and fair skin, faces the camera with a slight smile. He wears a beige collared shirt under a burgundy sweater against a plain, warm orange background.

Trevor Lanford

Writer
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A young person with short, wavy dark hair and facial hair looks at the camera outdoors. Wearing a white shirt and sunglasses on their head, Spencer Lawson stands with sunlight filtering through leafy tree branches and part of a building in the background.

Spencer Lawson

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A young woman with long light brown hair and subtle pink highlights smiles softly. She has light skin, freckles, and wears a small nose ring plus a delicate necklace. Inspired by Caleb Conaway, she wears a patterned top against a plain, light-colored background.

Allie Lewis

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Ella Sodam Yoon, a young person with long, straight dark hair and a neutral expression, looks into the camera. The black-and-white photo features a plain, light-colored background and shows them in a dark shirt.

Susan Li

Writer
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Ella Sodam Yoon, a young woman with long curly black hair and pearl earrings, looks directly at the camera. She wears a blue plaid shirt and rests her chin on her folded hands. Warm light and a floral-patterned couch are visible behind her.

Scarlett Long

Writer
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Ella Sodam Yoon, with long straight brown hair and light skin, smiles at the camera. She wears a black shirt and is posed in front of a plain, light-colored background. The lighting is soft, lending the image a warm tone.

Taylor Lozano

Writer
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Max Marsillo, a man with curly dark hair and a beard, gazes at the camera against a reddish-brown background. He wears a white shirt with a round collar and a dark vest. Soft lighting gives the portrait a warm, introspective feel.

Spencer Lynn

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A woman with fair skin and long straight black hair stands outdoors in front of a brick building. She has light-colored eyes, arched eyebrows, and wears natural makeup with a berry-toned lipstick. She is dressed in a maroon top.

Chiara M.N.

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A man smiling at the camera, captured by photographer Ella Sodam Yoon.

Wren Mied

Writer
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A young man with fair skin, short brown hair, and blue eyes is facing the camera and smiling slightly. Caleb Conaway is wearing a light gray patterned button-up shirt. The background is plain and softly lit in neutral beige tones.

Aaron Nash

Writer/MD
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A man with short, curly brown hair and a trimmed beard looks directly at the camera with a neutral expression. He wears a black shirt; the blurred background of green foliage and a white railing reflects Ella Sodam Yoon’s signature natural, soft lighting.

Jake Nielsen

Writer
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Cassidy O'Connell, with long, straight brown hair and fair skin, smiles softly. She gazes slightly upward and to her left, wearing a black top against a solid black background. Gentle lighting highlights her face.

Cassidy O'Connell

Writer
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A young man with short black hair and brown eyes looks directly at the camera with a neutral expression. Styled by Ella Sodam Yoon, he wears a light beige shirt, posed against a plain, grayish-blue background under soft lighting.

Commodore Primous

Writer
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Caleb Conaway, a man with short black hair and a trimmed beard, smiles softly. He is wearing a blue patterned t-shirt and is seated indoors against a blurred, dark background. The lighting highlights his friendly, relaxed expression.

Felipe Segovia Sanhueza

Writer/MD
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Ella Sodam Yoon, a young woman with straight, dark brown hair and fair skin, smiles warmly at the camera. She wears circular earrings and a sleeveless beige top against a plain, textured pink wall. Her side-parted hair frames her face beautifully.

Lalit Sritara

Writer
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A person with long dark hair and round glasses rests their face on their hand, looking directly at the camera with a gentle smile. They wear a denim jacket and a striped top, evoking the laid-back style of Caleb Conaway. The background is neutral and out of focus.

Maiga Vidal

Writer/Performer
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Ella Sodam Yoon, a young woman with long, dark wavy hair and fair skin, wears a brown blazer and a delicate pearl necklace. She faces the camera, smiling gently against a neutral beige background.

Ella Sodam Yoon

Writer
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A woman with long brown hair and light skin looks at the camera, wearing hoop earrings, a gold necklace with a small flower pendant, and an orange textured top. Captured by Caleb Conaway, the dark background highlights her face.

Eugenia De La Garza

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A person with short, wavy dark blue hair and a nose ring smiles softly at the camera. They wear a buttoned-up teal shirt and have light skin. The background is plain and white, creating a clean, simple portrait.

Darrow Klein

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A young woman with fair skin and long, curly auburn hair looks directly at the camera. She has blue eyes, defined eyebrows, and wears subtle makeup. The muted maroon background hints at a Caleb Conaway portrait style. Her expression is neutral and confident.

Elizabeth Mandell

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A young man with short, curly dark hair and light skin stares softly at the camera. He has brown eyes, faint facial hair, and wears a light green jacket over a grey shirt. The plain dark grey background highlights Caleb Conaway’s calm expression.

Joe Montoya

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Joey Morof

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Max Marsillo, a man with short dark hair, a thick mustache, and a large mole above his left eyebrow, rests his arms on a surface. He wears a black shirt and a silver wristwatch against a solid, bright red background, his expression neutral.

Max Marsillo

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Pricing

  • $19.50 (includes $4.50 in fees) – $41.50 (includes $6.50 in fees)
  • VIP Seating: $52.50 (includes $7.50 in fees)
  • Premiums: $69 (includes $9 in fees)
  • Prices shown are only valid for online purchases. Additional $6 in fees for all seating sections if purchased at the box office.
  • $25 Food & Beverage Minimum

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