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Award-winning composer & writer
✍️ 2026 @dgfound MT Fellow
🎭 @misshysteriamusical

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Thank you @dgfound for gathering dramatists from across the country in your National Fellows Program and supporting us to share, write, and grow, grow, grow! We did it!

Grateful to celebrate with @audie.decastro and bring my community, city, and heritage with me.

I'm wearing my mother's blouse.💗🇵🇭💗

@sandiegoplaywrights
@unitedaapiartists
#amwri̇ti̇ng

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Would recommend chatting with Stephen Schwartz along with @jay_a_johnson while “Dancing Through Life” plays throughout the gala.

Plus jamming out to SHO many of my fave performers hitting notes & harmonies on a Monday night that are running through my head, running through my head ;)

Oh & @mikaelab18_ & I looooosing it over the Spring Awakening moment that was actually just for us. Thank you very much!

Thanks for having us @dgfound!

✨See you at the SHO!✨

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I don't know that I can tag them all. But I am humbled by the experience of being a DGF National Fellow. Tonight has been a dream come true and I'm so grateful for all that has been and all that will be. My heart is full. I am grateful.

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🗣️SHOW FEATURE: MISS HYSTERIA
Book & Lyrics by @zeadmanandschein
Music by @benzeadman

Catch it in our 10.26 NEW WORKS SERIES - link in bio

Inspired by true events, MISS HYSTERIA follows Louise Gleizes, a destitute young actress wrongfully committed to the infamous Salpêtrière Hospital in 19th-century Paris. Desperate to win her freedom, Louise strikes a dangerous bargain with neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot, transforming his sensational public lectures on “female hysteria” into a worldwide phenomenon. But as Louise becomes part of the spectacle, Miss Hysteria asks who gets to define madness, who profits from it, and who gets erased in the process.

Meet Miss Hysteria: Louise Augustine Gleizes
Committed in 1885, Gleizes became one of the most famous and photographed patients at Paris’s infamous Salpêtrière Asylum, where her so-called “hysteria” was staged as public spectacle. She survived by performing for those who watched her (including a young Sigmund Freud), until she made her escape, disguised in men’s clothing, and vanished without a trace. Now, we’re bringing her story to the stage.

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Get to Know Laura Schein (she/her) and Ben Zeadman (he/him) from Los Angeles, California, two of our 2026 DGF National Fellows!

To learn more about Laura, Ben, and all of our National Fellows, visit dgf.org and stay tuned for more Spotlights in this series!

(Full interviews on YouTube)

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🌸WOMEN WHO RISE 🌺
Our award-winning NEW WORKS SERIES returns October 26.
🔗 in bio for tix

The 19th season of New York Theatre Barn’s award-winning New Works Series continues on Monday, October 26, 2026, with excerpts from the original musicals Desaparecidas and Miss Hysteria, and a conversation with the writers. Hosted by Claudia Mulet (Real Women Have Curves, On Your Feet!) and line producer Emy Ramos (Aguardiente at GALA Hispanic Theatre), the two original musicals center women and gender-based violence.

With songs by husband-and-wife duo Jaime Lozano (Frida, El Otro Oz) and Florencia Cuenca (Real Women Have Curves), and a book by Georgina Escobar (The Vinyl Cafe Christmas Musical, Frida, Little Duende), Desaparecidas explores the strategic erasure of female voices in the fight to end gender-based violence and the disappearance of women and girls in Ciudad Juárez, México. From the missing, to the socially invisible, to the forgotten.

Inspired by true events, Miss Hysteria follows a young actress wrongfully committed to a 19th-century Paris asylum who strikes a dangerous deal with a driven neurologist, transforming his lectures on “female hysteria” into a worldwide phenomenon–and forcing her to reckon with the cost. With book and lyrics by Laura Schein (Emojiland, Mickey Saves Christmas) and Ben Zeadman (Honor Society, Mickey Saves Christmas), and music by Ben Zeadman, Miss Hysteria asks who gets to define madness, who profits from it, and who gets erased in the process.

The presentation of Desaparecidas is directed by Florencia Cuenca, with music direction by Jaime Lozano. The presentation of Miss Hysteria is directed by Jen Wineman (Dog Man: The Musical, FIVE), with music direction by Alex “Goldie” Golden (Titaníque, SIX). Casting will be announced soon.

The series will be presented at 7:00PM ET at the Five Angels Theater in NYC (789 Tenth Ave.) and is available for live streaming. Note that advance ticket sales will close at 5:30 PM on the day of the event. Limited tickets will be available at the door. For more information, visit New York Theatre Barn’s website: www.nytheatrebarn.org.

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Hearts so full❣️ The first 29-hr AEA reading of @misshysteriamusical was pure magic. So grateful and proud of what we shared yesterday with this astounding group of artists and such a generous, loving audience. Huge thanks to @musicaltheatrewest for this extraordinary opportunity 🙏🥹🎭

#misshysteria #newmusical #musicaltheatre #committed #toast

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had the thrill and privilege of seeing this truly unforgettable work of art yesterday as part of @musicaltheatrewest new works series. @misshysteriamusical is an absolute knockout!! conceived and written by the absurdly brilliant @thelillaura and @benzeadman , starring the breathtaking @shiragross6 - not only is this show sure to be the hottest ticket on broadway, it’s a stunning, rapturous rallying cry for those who have been silenced for far too long to finally sing their song: this is a world changing piece of theater that *must* be experienced. deepest and most uproarious congratulations to laura, ben and shira!! three of the most wonderful human beings on this planet doing truly groundbreaking work!! what a joy it is to see you soar!! be sure to follow and keep up with them on this journey!! i love you all!!!

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I’m taking part in an incredible new musical as part of Music Theatre West’s New Works Festival this weekend. This powerful show dives into the history of psychosis, women’s rights and humanity. It’s working its way to Broadway and this is a great way to catch it! It’s also free! We would love to fill the venue so please DM me for details and the RSVP link! “Are you committed?” #misshysteria #newwork #broadway #actor

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The New Works Reading Festival cast of @misshysteriamusical 💫
#misshysteria #newmusical #festival #reading #aea

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First day of rehearsal for our first 29-hr AEA reading of @misshysteriamusical!! 💫🎭🥹 so grateful to be a part of @musicaltheatrewest’s New Works Reading Festival with this incredible cast and team! If you’re free next Saturday at 1pm, come see our reading in Long Beach! DM for RSVP link 🎟️ #misshysteria #newmusical #musicaltheatre #reading #committed

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California dreamin', every day 😎❤️
#california #besttime #takemeback

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