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On this episode I talked with Zach about choosing many different career paths in the world of theatre instead of just one, his education experience and the valuable lessons he was taught, the lightning in a bottle success that Cruel Intentions: The Musical had, his experience being an understudy in The Other Josh Cohen, the new musicals he’s written, his next collaboration with Jordan Ross Schindler, and much more.
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Zach's work as an actor spans 15 years of stage and screen appearances. Most recently, he played Svec in ONCE at South Coast Repertory. He appeared in the Ovation-nominated production of FLOYD COLLINS at La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts, MURDER FOR TWO at the Geffen Playhouse, and the Disney film, MAX KEEBLE'S BIG MOVE. He is currently appearing in Off-Broadway's THE OTHER JOSH COHEN, directed by Hunter Foster.
Zach also appeared in a workshop of his own musical, LEAP, as well as a short film he wrote, VEGETABLES. Other favorite roles include Marvin Hamlisch in A CLASS ACT and Jonathan Larson in TICK...TICK...BOOM!
Zach is an award-winning musical theatre composer. His first full-length musical, LEAP, was a recipient of the NMI/Disney New Voices award, and received its first workshop this past spring. He also participated in the 2016 Johnny Mercer Songwriters Project in Chicago. His music has been heard on stages across New York and Los Angeles, including 54 Below, Rockwell Table & Stage, and Catalina Jazz Bar.
Zach is currently working on a politically-charged cabaret called WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON?, a tribute to journalists and voices of resistance. As a comedy writer, he co-wrote and starred in the viral sensation OH HI HAMILTON, a mashup of the Broadway smash hit "Hamilton" and Tommy Wiseau's disaster-piece, "The Room."
Zach is the Music Supervisor, Arranger, and Orchestrator of CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE MUSICAL- a 90s jukebox musical based on the film- currently running Off-Broadway… Read More
