TOM SHELTON
Composer/Lyricist/Librettist
RESUME OF PRODUCED WORKS
(representative projects)
St. George and the Dragon
Theatre of the Open Eye, NYC
With Susan C. Hunter, a song score for the world-premiere play by John Patrick Shanley.
Caddie Woodlawn
Originally produced at Landers Theatre, Springfield MO
With Susan C. Hunter, a full-length adaptation of the novel by Carol Ryrie Brink. Recipient of the Landers Theatre National Playwriting Award, resulting in productions of at the Landers Theatre in Springfield, Missouri, at First Stage Milwaukee in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Mabel Tainter Theatre in Menomonie, Wisconsin and various other venues across the country. Published by Samuel French. www.caddiewoodlawnmusical.com
The Boy Who Ruled the Moon and Sun
San Diego Opera
With Susan C. Hunter an original children’s opera commissioned by the San Diego Opera for their Hands On educational outreach program. Received numerous performances across Southern California, including a major remounting by The Whittier Center Theatre in Whittier, California.
Cinderella
Pasadena Playhouse Youth Players
With Kathryn Laird-Johnson, a full-length re-imagining of the classic fairy tale.
A Tale of Two Counties
Marion Ross Performing Arts Center; Albert Lea, MN
With Joan Claire Graham, a musicalized evening of local oral histories. Commissioned by the State of Minnesota.
The Disciple’s Undoing
Theater of The Open Eye, NYC
With Erin Blackwell, a one-act ballet, with singing. Commissioned by Jean Erdman.
The Constant Wife
The Laguna Playhouse; Laguna Beach, CA
Incidental music for the Somerset Maugham play. Directed by Andrew Barnicle.
The King of Millard Fillmore Junior High
Tour/Imagination Machine
With Susan C. Hunter an original one-act musical commissioned and performed by The Imagination Machine, a Southern California touring ensemble.
Darling, You Slay Me!
Gourmet Detective
With Alyssa Canaan, a commission for the Gourmet Detective of Irvine. A full length interactive musical murder mystery. Published by Heuer
Stay Tuned For Murder!
Gourmet Detective
With Alyssa Canaan, a commission for the Gourmet Detective of Irvine. A full length interactive musical murder mystery.
Get Cartier!
Gourmet Detective
With Alyssa Canaan, a commission for the Gourmet Detective of Irvine. A full length interactive musical murder mystery.
