WESLEY ZURICK
CANCEL THIS MUSICAL
'Cancel This Musical' is an absurdist romp regarding identity politics, social media, declining individualism, and the urgency with which we need to feel seen. Book, Music and Lyrics by Wes.
Photo from the Cincinnati Fringe Festival 2024. Featuring Maki Borden, Monica Ho, Aja Downing, Christian Jimenez, Ben Shcrager and Wes. Directed by Kristin McCarthy Parker. Choreography by Matt Bovee.
The End and The Albatross
'The End and the Albatross' is a two-act musical about birds, romance, climate change and existential dread. Book, Music and Lyrics by Wes.
Video from Dutch Kills Theater's Loose Leaf reading series 2023. Featuring: Monica Ho, Dante Green, Maya Jacobson, and David Gordon. Directed by Lindsey Hope Pearlman.
Little
'Little' is a barnyard musical for all ages based on the classic fable Chicken Little. It was developed at the Barn Arts Collective in 2018. Music and Lyrics by Wes. Book by Colin Waitt.
Video from BarnArts workshop production. Featuring: Wes, Maki Borden, Melissa Mahoney, Liz Leimkuhler, Drew Nungesser , Colin Waitt and Serena Ebony Miller. Directed by Kristin McCarthy Parker. Choreography by Michael Raine.
Bible Stories!
'Bible Stories!' is two-act musical satire adapted from the books of Genesis and Exodus. It has been developed at the Cincinnati Fringe Festival, Judson Memorial Church, and Atlantic Stage 2. Book, Music and Lyrics co-written by Wes with Christian Haigis.
Video from Atlantic Stage 2 production featuring Wesley Zurick and Dan Jones. Directed by Sharone Halevy.
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Just a Step Away
Wes was the Composer, Music Director and an Actor on 'Just a Step Away' commercial spot for Coca Cola Refreshing Films 2020. Directed by Katy-May Hudson.
Barnwaves
'Barnwaves' is a scripted episodic podcast recored with the Barn Arts Collective during Spring 2020, consisting of absurdist radio plays with songs. Wes was a Producer, Writer, Composer, Actor and Editor.
The Possibility Project
The Possibility Project empowers young people to share their stories, transform their lives, and impact their communities. Wes has been the Composer and Music Director for the Youth Justice Program since 2017.
Big Green Theatre
Big Green Theater (BGT) is an eco-playwriting program for public school students that uplifts the imaginations of young people most impacted by our new climate reality and brings their ideas to life on stage. Wes was the Composer, Music Director and an Actor from 2016 - 2019
Clarence the Cannibal
'Clarence the Cannibal' is an operetta about an addict on a quest to eat Bill O'Reiley's heart before he runs for president. It was performed at the Bowery Poetry Club in 2015. Book, Music and Lyrics by Wes. Directed by Ali Keller.
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