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Write Out Loud: From Contest to Concert Volume 8

September 14, 2026

Write Out Loud is back for its EIGHTH installment at 54 Below! This annual celebration of new musical theatre writers is hosted by Taylor Louderman (Tony Award® nominee, Mean Girls), and produced by the Write Out Loud team — Sarah Glugatch, Hannah Kloepfer, and Josh Collopy. The evening is music directed by Alex “Goldie” Golden.

This evening of new music will feature the work of our 2026 contest winners and finalists; and a full cast of New York theatre’s finest!

Featuring:

Daniel Arana (Moulin Rouge! The Musical national tour)
Ohad Ashkenazi (2026 Finalist)
Carolyn Bacon (2026 Finalist)
Gabriela Carrillo (SIX The Musical, Moulin Rouge! The Musical national tour)
Kimberly Chatterjee
Emielyn Das (2026 Winner)
Jasmine Forsberg (Here Lies Love, Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, SIX The Musical)
Willow Sage Hart (“Kelly Clarkson Show”)
Krystal Hernandez (SIX The Musical)
Mary Kate Morrissey (Wicked, Mean Girls national tour)
Salma Qarnain (Life of Pi)
Emma Pittman (The Outsiders, Chicago, Back to the Future)
Hayley Podschun (Hello, Dolly!, Something Rotten, Wicked national tour)
Amelia Prochaska
Kay Sibal (“The Voice,” SIX The Musical)
Kuhoo Verma (Heathers Off-Broadway, Octet Off-Broadway, The Lunchbox at Berkeley Rep)
…plus more to be announced!

Band:

Alex “Goldie” Golden
Alan Stevens Hewitt
Skyler Fortgang
Chris Peters

This year’s winners and finalists include: Harrison Lewis & EmielynDas, David Mallamud & Janine Robledo, Madeline Sclichter, Brooke Di Spirito & Caitlin Thomas, Ryan Jacobs, Meira Marom & Yael Karoly, Lynn An, Maria Andreoli & Emmalee Kidwell, Robert Poole & Jacob Fjeldheim, Ohad Ashkenazi, Carolyn Bacon, Vaheed Talebian & Faiza Alex Manaa, and Alanya Bridge.

Past Write Out Loud winners include: Joriah Kwamé, Ethan Carlson, Matt Copley, Taylor Fagins, Chloe Geller, Anna M Johnson, Natalie Myrick, Alexander Sage Oyen, Kailey Marshall, Matthew Peña, Emmet Smith, Indy Angel, Brandon Michael Lowden, Kat Siciliano, Mackenzie Szabo, Elyza Tuan, Veronica Mansour, abs wilson, Callum Shannon, Kat O’Sullivan, Delaney Guyer, Kenny Youch, Will Shishmanian, Brooke Trumm, Wren Mied, Ally Cribb, Yejune Kim, and Jose Alba Rodriguez, Freddy Hall, Amanda D’Archangelis, Sami Horneff, and Ethan Farmer.

Watch performances from Volumes 1-7 here! And listen to all Write Out Loud winning singles on Spotify (over 50 million streams).

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

Featuring

Bailey McCall, with long blonde hair and blue eyes, looks directly at the camera with a serious expression. She wears gold hoop earrings and a light-colored top against a plain, out-of-focus background that draws attention to her face.

Taylor Louderman

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Sarah Glugatch

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Hannah Kloepfer

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Josh Collopy

Producer
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Goldie, with her curly blonde hair and vibrant lipstick, poses confidently in a sheer black top against a beige backdrop. Her head is slightly tilted, exuding joy and confidence in the portrait.

Alex "Goldie" Golden

Music Director
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Daniel Arana, a young man with wavy dark hair, fair skin, and brown eyes, is wearing a dark blazer over a white shirt. He faces the camera with a slight smile against a plain, light brown background.

Daniel Arana

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Smiling young adult with short, dark, wavy hair and large round glasses, wearing a black jacket over a white shirt, poses against a plain light beige background.

Ohad Ashkenazi

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A woman with long, wavy dark hair and brown eyes looks at the camera. She wears a white tank top and small gold earrings. Her makeup is natural, and she stands against a plain off-white background, softly smiling.

Gabriela Carrillo

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A young woman with wavy dark hair styled in loose curls smiles softly. She wears a white dress with blue floral patterns and lace trim. Her makeup is natural, with defined brows, winged eyeliner, and nude lipstick. The background is pale yellow.

Jasmine Forsberg

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Jake Hamilton, a young person with shoulder-length, wavy light brown hair and blue eyes, gazes calmly at the camera. They have fair skin and wear a brown top. The plain, dark background keeps the focus on their face.

Willow Sage Hart

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Krystal Hernandez, with long, wavy brown hair and large gold hoop earrings, poses facing forward. She has bold eyebrows, light makeup, and a subtle smile in a green spaghetti-strap top against a softly blurred blue-gray background.

Krystal Hernandez

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A woman with wavy, shoulder-length blonde hair smiles softly, facing left in a close-up portrait. She has fair skin, green eyes, and wears natural makeup. She is dressed in a light pink sleeveless top against a plain, light background.

Hayley Podschun

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A woman with straight brown hair, parted to the side, gazes softly at the camera. She has light skin, brown eyes, and wears a subtle pink lip color. She is dressed in a black off-the-shoulder top, gold earrings, and a thin gold necklace, with a dark background.

Amelia Prochaska

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A woman with long dark hair and gold hoop earrings looks directly at the camera. She has even skin, subtle makeup, and wears a light blue shirt. The background is blurred and dark, drawing focus to her calm, neutral expression.

Kay Sibal

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A young woman with dark hair parted in the middle poses outdoors in sunlight. She wears a black textured coat with colorful floral embroidery and looks directly at the camera. Pale fencing and bare tree branches appear in the background.

Kuhoo Verma

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Alan Stevens Hewitt

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Skyler Fortgang

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Chris Peters, with long dark hair in a bun, wearing a black henley shirt and a thin chain necklace, stands against a gray concrete wall, looking at the camera with a gentle smile and a relaxed posture.

Chris Peters

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Carolyn Bacon

Kimberly Chatterjee

Emielyn Das

Mary Kate Morrissey

Salma Qarnain

Emma Pittman

Pricing

  • $30.50 (includes $5.50 in fees) – $63.50 (includes $8.50 in fees)
  • VIP Seating: $80 (includes $10 in fees)
  • Premiums: $102 (includes $12 in fees)
  • Additional $6 If Purchased At Venue
  • Order Fees: 10% of ticket price, plus $3 facility fee
  • $25 Food & Beverage Minimum

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54 Below’s programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

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