Julia Hisoo Riew
Biography
Julia Riew is a Korean-American composer, lyricist, and librettist/playwright. Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Julia grew up playing the violin, singing along to Broadway soundtracks in the family car, and watching countless Disney movies.
Her original work has been featured at the American Repertory Theater, Harvard University’s Farkas Hall and Agassiz Theater, The UNC-Greensboro School of Theater, Nora Theater Company at Central Square Theater, The Harvard Art Lab, University of Missouri, The Community Music School of Webster University, and John Burroughs High School.
Some of Julia’s recent works include Jack and the Beanstalk: A Musical Adventure, which was commissioned for the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.)’s 2020 Family Musical, Thumbelina: A Little Musical (The A.R.T. 2019 Family Musical), and The East Side: A New Musical.
Professional Experience
- Regional
- Concerts/Cabaret
- Education
Regions
- NYC/Tri-State Area
- Boston/New England
Hireable as
- Theatrical Composer (Music and Lyrics)
- Theatrical Lyricist
- Bookwriter/Librettist
- Songwriter
- Singer/Songwriter
- Home Studio Whiz
- Actor-Musician
My Instruments
- Violin
- Voice
Software
- Finale
- GarageBand
- Logic
Affiliations
- MUSE
Person of Color?
- Yes
Pronouns
- She/Her