Our Story
Have you ever thought about where your favorite musical comes from?
Everyone remembers a curtain call—the thunder of applause, the final bow—but what about the spark that inspired the opening scene? What about the writer whose heartbreak shaped a single lyric, or the composer who spent years crafting the perfect act-two ballad? What about the monologues whispered into mirrors and the melodies sketched on coffee-stained napkins?
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Morgan Vanderlaan and Nicolas Chalise are a young duo studying English and music composition, respectively, at the University of Florida. Since beginning their partnership in October 2024, the duo’s work spans multiple genres— developing original musicals, theatrical works for the concert hall, and experimental art pieces. Their latest musical, MOMENTS, is slated to recieve a developmental workshop with Mountain Productions in November 2026. They hope to call New York City home after graduating in Spring 2027.