Joshua Evan Eiger
Joshua Evan Eiger is a music director, musical theater writer and educator who received his B.A. in Music from the University of Virginia graduating with high distinction and his M.A. in Writing and Design for Musical Theater from Berklee NYC. Most recently Joshua music directed Unity Stage’s production of Annie Kids in Jackson Heights Queens, Hannah Senesh Community Day School’s production of High School Musical Jr. and is currently working on Narrows Community Theater’s production of Seussical in Bay Ridge Brooklyn.
Joshua is also passionate about developing and working on new works of musical theater. He is music directing the developmental reading of Loud & With Feeling by Spencer J. Vigil performed at the parkside lounge. In September of 2023, he Music Directed the workshop staged and reading performance of Human Book and Lyrics by Nephrii Amenii, Music and Lyrics by Martha Redbone and Aaron Whitby, sponsored by New Victory Theater and hosted by the Drama League.
Joshua’s writing credits include collaborating on Book Music and Lyrics for RSVP No! with collaborator Carter Quinn Tanis. RSVP No! Premiered at the Berklee NYC Showcase for New Musicals in June of 2023. He also provided Music Preparation and Arrangements for You & I which was written by Benjamin Ward and premiered off-West End at the Phoenix Arts Club in July of 2024. Joshua’s lyrics for the song “The Memories” debuted at 54 below in July of 2024 at Alex Arlotta’s “Gotta Start Somewhere” concert presentation of his solo album.
Artist Statement.
As I started the Writing and Design for Musical Theater (WDMT) program, I fell into the trap that a lot of young writers do. I was looking to write something extremely serious and tragic. However, after a more serious project got stalled, my writing partner Carter Quinn Tanis and I shifted to a different idea, which became RSVP No! a new queer musical rom-com. From the experience of learning how to write musical comedy, I learned the value of making people laugh and be happy. From my time at the University of Virginia, double majoring in Music and Public Policy, I learned that people who don’t make art expect it to make a “dramatic” statement. However, in a time that is so dark, creating joy is a statement in itself, and sometimes we learn more about the world from what makes us laugh, rather than what makes us cry.
Education
2018-2022
B.A. in Music with High Distinction
University of Virginia
Studied Classical Piano & Classical Voice
Music Directed Hoos in the Stairwell, a Broadway A Cappella Group
Composed & Music Directed Believer: a CULT musical with Spectrum Theater
Music Directed Spectrum Theater's 2019 production of Heathers
Stick Conducted First Year Player's 2021 production of Singin' in the Rain
2022-2023
Masters in Writing & Design for Musical Theater
Berklee NYC
Collaborated on Book Music and Lyrics on RSVP No! with Carter Quinn Tanis
Performed and Premiered work in the Cutting Room & Green Room 42
Arranged and Recorded original work for a recording session in Studio A at the Power Station
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