About Erin

Erin J. Reifler is a New York City based musical theatre writer, music director, and trombonist. Originally from Evanston, IL, Erin received a B.A. with honors in Music Theory, History, and Composition from Brown University. She received her M.F.A from NYU Tisch School of the Arts from the Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program (Cycle 28). 

A versatile musician, Erin regularly performs in classical, jazz, and musical theater settings. She has performed on trombone in the pit orchestras for over 30 productions, including two summers with the College Light Opera Company.         

Erin began a life in musical theater on trombone but gradually moved towards music directing and writing. Her recent writing credits include: LIGHT ON THE WATER (NYU Tisch, NYMF Feature), BACK O’TOWN (Midtown International Theatre Festival, Nom. Best Music & Best Lyrics) THE TROMBONE LESSON (Manhattan Rep. Winner 10-Minute Play Competition). 

Selected Music Assistant Credits include Broadway WEST SIDE STORY (Broadway Theatre). Off-Broadway CYRANO (Daryl Roth). ORATORIO FOR LIVING THINGS (Ars Nova). REUNION EXPERIENCE '69 (Le Poison Rouge). WE WON'T SLEEP (Subculture, Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center). HOME STREET HOME (Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center). EDDIE THE MARVELOUS (Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center). 

Proud member of ASCAP and Dramatists Guild!
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NEWS

Erin and her collaborator have been selected as Merit Award Winners by New Musicals Inc. & Disney Imagineering for the New Voices Project 2021!

CONTACT

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