Tom's Resume/CV

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.