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Janelle Lawrence

Maestra Classes Offered

Janelle Lawrence

  • They/Them
  • Biography

    Janelle / Jei Lawrence is an interdisciplinary artist that investigates the depth of strength with stories that explore the complex layers of perspective. They have had their musicals presented at various Theaters such as The Kennedy Center (Beastgirl), Legoland New York, Joe’s Pub (Group Therapy), Seattle Public Theater (The Suffrage Play), and National Black Theatre (Trenzas & WET). They have been residents of the 92nd St Y Musical Theatre Development Lab: Collective, Greenhouse Residency SPACE on Ryder Farm and Barn Arts Hamilton Project Resident. They are a Juilliard School Evening Division alumni, a 2020 & 2022 Recipient of NBT’s Soul Series Lab – Playwriting Micro-Development Session, and a nominee for a Helen Hayes and Charles MacArthur Award for Best Musical Adaptation. They are an Adjunct Professor at Point Park University & Brooklyn College, and an Arts Chair at Harvest Collegiate High School.

    Professional Experience

    • Off Broadway
    • Regional
    • Concerts/Cabaret
    • Education
    • TV/Film
    • Bachelor’s Degree
    • Master’s Degree

    Regions

    • NYC/Tri-State Area
    • Upstate NY

    Interested in touring?

    • Yes

    Maestra Expertise

    • Theatrical Composer (Music and Lyrics)
    • Theatrical Composer (Music only)
    • Theatrical Lyricist
    • Theatrical Bookwriter
    • Opera Librettist
    • Music Director/Conductor (Baton)
    • Vocal Director and/or Choral Prep
    • Songwriter
    • Singer/Songwriter
    • Sound Designer/Composer
    • Voice Teacher (Private Studio)
    • Voice Teacher (Educational Institution)

    Primary Instruments

    • Bass - Upright
    • Piano
    • Voice

    Additional Instruments

    • Cello
    • Guitar - acoustic

    Software

    • Finale
    • GarageBand
    • Logic
    • Sibelius

    Additional Skills

    • Theatrical Director
    • Playwright
    • Singer/Performer
    • Film Scoring

    Affiliations

    • BMI
    • THE DRAMATISTS GUILD
    • MUSE
    • THE WRITERS GUILD

    Person of Color?

    • Yes