Music Director Archives • Maestra

“The Serendipity Story”: The Power of Maestra Mentorship

A look back at how Maestra Mentorship brought Laura Bergquist and Meg DeLaura together to grow towards their goals and build each other up.

Finding Your Own Pride

Julianne B. Merrill on queer community and purpose: “to be a visible, out lesbian who’s married and wants to have kids and has a career.”

Setting A New Standard for Music Assistants

A guide to understanding the the ever-evolving role of a Music Assistant as outlined by ASMAC NYC’s “Music Assistant Standards of Practice”.

Musical Theatre in West Asia

West Asian musical theatre artists on representation in the industry, growing scenes in their own countries, and the change they wish to see.

The Case for a DEIA Officer

Vaibu Mohan discusses her vision of what the future could look like if every theatrical space made a firm commitment to appoint a DEIA coordinator.

Angela Morley: a Pioneering Musician in the LGBTQ+ Community

Angela Morley was a pioneering English composer, arranger, orchestrator, music director, conductor, and performer whose illustrious career extended across countless film, television, and theatre projects – especially TV and movie musicals.