New Works

I’ve gotten incredible opportunities to originate roles in new, innovative works, opening the door to create something out of nothing.

With each of these experiences, I've learned to:

Infuse myself onto the blank canvases of new characters
Realize the sheer power theatre possesses and getting important, sometimes uncomfortable conversations going
Get silly & just play!

Our New Town Promo Video

A new musical that made its world premiere at Wagner College - a show about gun violence experienced in school settings.

This story is heart-wrenching and all too relevant as we constantly updated the list of mass shooting sites that were being reported. As the show continues to travel, the importance of its message only becomes more critical.

Line in the Sand - Our New Town
Timecode: 02:31-3:04
Originated Role (Lila)

Our New Town

Director: Theresa McCarthy

Music Director: Wendy Feaver

Libretto: Gabriel Jason Dean

Music: David Dabbon

Playbill Article about Our New Town

Built For This

- A new musical by Lauren Gunderson & Kira Stone -

Workshopped at Olney Theatre Center: Directed by Steph Paul & Music Directed by Marika Countouris

"Set months before the first news story drops about the abuse of Larry Nassar and USA Women's Gymnastics abandonment of his survivors, this musical lets five [...] young women sing their truth as they uncover the biggest sexual assault scandal in sports history. Inspired by the incredible true story about the gymnast survivors that took down their former team doctor for decades of sexual abuse within the Olympic, national, collegiate, and community levels of the gymnastics world." - Kira Stone (composer)

Beyond Proper

Originated Role (Lord Snootly)

A whimsical farce of gothic literature and the

Victorian Age.

"This show was so much fun, I got to portray a man for the first time ever, and I had the opportunty to experiment with over-the-top physical comedy. This show reminded me that it's important to stay silly and not be afraid to play when it comes to storytelling." - Lila Cooper

Beyond Proper Highlight Reel

A Guide To Modern Possession

By Caro Dubberly

Produced at The Inaugural District Fringe Festival in 2025

"A Guide to Modern Possession is a two-act musical that boldly confronts style and genre to investigate the all too experienced realities of living with PTSD, while also paying homage to musical theater magic." - Caro Dubberly

Sick.

Originated Role (Sarah)

Sick. tells the story of Sarah, a girl suffering the unfortunate effects of Munchausen’s Syndrome by Proxy. Her mother keeps her Sick. through administering unnecessary medication.

"I learned SO much about this disease that very rarely gets talked about - despite it being a more-common-than-you’d-think issue. I found myself in this incredible position to tell this story and get another important conversation going." - Lila Cooper