BERKSON
& MALINA
MUSICAL THEATRE WRITING DUO
ABOUT USWe create the musical theatre that we wish we saw growing up. With a “distinctly feminine” folk-rock style, we delve deeply into stories rooted in mythology, adolescence, Jewish culture, and nature.
“Breathe my life into the stories they wrote…”
The ensemble of buried (2021) Photo by Paola Nogueras
Kaitlyn Zion, Sofia Marchese, Olivia Berkson, and Hallie Malina in Fated
(2023)
In The Shadows by Berkson and Malina (2020)
Choreographed by Audrey Johnson
Jack Hopewell in buried (2021)
Photo by Paola Nogueras
PHILOSOPHYWe are committed to telling bold, new stories, while making theatre more accessible and broadening the scope of what it can look like.
While we both admittedly LOVE the traditional musical structure (and frequently turn to Barbie animated movie-musicals for inspiration), we strive for something more: something that pushes boundaries and leaves a lasting impact on our audiences' worldview.
Photos by Maddy Mullahey
“Our work is untraditional and experimental and we believe these characteristics are our strength. We are incredibly excited about the future of musical theatre and about our role in it: both as artists and as audience members. “
Olivia Berkson and Hallie Malina