JAMES LAPINE is a playwright and director. On Broadway he has worked with Stephen Sondheim on Sunday in the Park with George; Into the Woods; and Passion. He also conceived and directed the musical review Sondheim on Sondheim.

Hugh Wheeler was a novelist, playwright and screen writer. He wrote more than thirty mystery novels under the pseudonyms Q.

Mark Brymer heads a full service music and live theatrical show production company, WOW! ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

Ira Gershwin, the first lyricist to be awarded a Pulitzer Prize -- Of Thee I Sing, 1932 -- was born in New York City on December 6, 1896.

In October of 2001 President George Bush named John Jacobson a Point of Light award winner for his "dedication to providing young people involved in the arts opportunities to combine music, charitable giving and community service." John is the founder and volunteer president of America Sings!

He has written music and lyrics for theater, film, television and pop records.

John Kavanaugh is currently serving as songwriter/musical director for Disney's brand new princess, Sofia the First. He took home the Daytime Emmy Award® for _x001c_ Outstanding Song: Main Title_x001d_ for Sofia the First.

Jeremy Desmon (Bookwriter) is an award-winning writer whose stories have played on stages throughout the world.

Jack Murphy has worked on a wide variety of projects as both lyricist and composer. Collaborating with Frank Wildhorn, he wrote lyrics for Linda Eder's EMI album "And So Much More", as well as ten songs for her latest Atlantic album "It's Time".