Erato A. Kremmyda is a New York City based composer, and sometimes music director, arranger, orchestrator, music supervisor and sound designer.

Born and raised in Athens, Greece, she works across genres and countries and most frequently collaborates on projects for the stage or the screen.

A winner of the Richard Rodgers Award for "Marie In Tomorrow Land" and the Jonathan Larson Grant with collaborator Maggie-Kate Coleman, she is also a Fulbright fellow and an Anna Sosenko Trust Grant recipient. Erato is a graduate of Tisch School of the Arts (Master of Fine Arts), Steinhardt NYU (Master of Music), Athens University and Athens Conservatoire.

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Spring 2023:

• “Marie In Tomorrow Land” wins the Richard Rodgers Award

Winter 2023:

• “Marie In Tomorrow Land” receives an honorable mention for the 2023 Relentless Award

Fall 2022:

• “Artaud-Van Gaugh” and “Cenzi” at Greek Art Theater “Karolos Koun”, as part of “The Artaud Trilogy” by Ioli Andreadi and Aris Asproulis (original music and sound design)

Spring 2022:

• “Riot Antigone” official music album release across platforms

Summer 2021:

• Courtney Bassett performs “The Ballad of Vladimir Putin and Alexander Litvinenko” at Roulette for the 10 years Civilians benefit
• “Hymn To Liberty” with Gene Gillette at the Philippi International Festival, dir. Laura Tesman (original music)
• “Macbeth” film production for St. Bernards school, dir. Bradford Cover (original film score)

Winter 2021:

• “Golden Rule” Emerson College production, dir. Devenant Janki (contributing original song with Maggie-Kate Coleman)
• Azudi Onyejekwe performs “Freedom” from “We Will Not Be Silent” for the online Rhinebeck Writers Retreat annual fundraiser

Fall 2020:

• “Investigative Theater: Music and Songs”: Master Class created for Harvard TDM. (guest composer at Ellarose Chary and Jay Stull’s “Investigative Theater” course)

Summer 2020:

• Rhinebeck Writers Retreat with Maggie-Kate Coleman for We Will Not Be Silent
• “SIGNAL” concert in London with “Clean House” from We Will Not Be Silent, performed by Courtney Bassett. Curated/directed by Adam Lenson

Spring 2020:

• Harvard ArtLab TDM writers residency with Ellarose Chary and Jay Stull
• Erato A. Kremmyda and Maggie-Kate Coleman join the 2020 Orchard Project Greenhouse residency program

Winter 2020:

• “Elephant In The Room” at The 52nd St project, TYA (original music and music direction)

Fall 2019:

• “Much Ado About Nothing” at The Miller theater, dir. Bradford Cover for St. Bernard’s school (original music, music direction and sound design)

Summer 2019:

• Demo release for “We Will Not Be Silent” (studio production: Ada Westfall)
• “Riot Antigone” Concert @ The Knitting Factory

Spring 2019:

• “Polly Mope” by Molly Pope at The Kimmel Center in Philadelphia (contributing original music)
• “Narda Alcorn”: original song written with Maggie-Kate Coleman, performed by Maya Sharpe for the Civilians’ benefit concert honoring Marion Friedman

Winter 2019:

• “Marie In Tomorrow Land” (created with Maggie-Kate Coleman and Sam Pinkleton) at the UArts Polyphone Festival
• In residence for the Composers/Librettists Studio at New Dramatists

Fall 2018:

• Adjunct faculty and Brooklyn College, co-teaching Theater Devising (focusing on music and sound) with Laura Tesman
• “As You Like It” at The Miller theater, dir. Bradford Cover for St. Bernard’s school (original music, music direction and sound design)

Summer 2018:

• “The Lobby Project” at New York City Center for Encores “Gone Missing”: “Steve”, based on an interview with Steve Cosson, written with Maggie-Kate Colemanm, performed by Chris Vaughn. In loving memory of Michael Friedman.
• “We Will Not Be Silent” concert at the Green Room 42, commissioned by the NYMF series “How The Light Gets In”

Spring 2018:

• “Inside, Outside, Upside Down” (TYA) at Liberty Theater in Hailey ID, written with Maggie-Kate Cooleman, directed by Ilana Becker, commissioned by The Company of Fools

Winter 2018:

• “Marie In Tomorrow Land” (conceived and created in collaboration with Maggie-Kate Coleman and Sam Pinkleton) at the American Music Theater Project at Northwestern University
• Vinegar Tom by Caryl Churchill at the University of Alabama, directed by Annie Levy: music direction/music supervision/mentorship
• Workshop/Seminar on Collaboration and Musical Theater Workshop: “How to create your own work”, University of Alabama, with Maggie Kate Coleman

Fall 2017:

• Music Advisor/Music Director/Mentor for the Advanced Directors’ Lab at the O’Neill Theater Institute
• Julius Caesar at St.Bernard’s School, directed by Bradford Cover: original music and sound design
• “Riot Antigone” production at Bryn Mawr College, dir. Seonjae Kim

Summer 2017:

• “Io” by Laura Tesman at the Philippi International Festival (Greece): original music, sound design, Greek translation/adaptation
• NYMF “Women of Note” concert at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater: Presenting “The Ballad of Vladimir Putin and Alexander Litvinenko” from “Marie In Tomorrow Land”, written with Maggie-Kate Coleman, performed by Courtney Bassett

Spring 2017:

• Maggie-Kate Coleman and Erato A. Kremmyda win the Jonathan Larson Grant
• Ars Nova Artist Retreat with Maggie-Kate Coleman
• “Riot Antigone” at Ars Nova ANT Fest by Seonjae Kim: original music
• Adjunct lecturer at Brooklyn College: Devising Theater with a focus on sound, co-taught with Laura Tesman

Winter 2017:

• “Riot Antigone” at La Mama by Seonjae Kim: original music
• “Worth of Women” at Carnegie Hall International Festival by Kairos Italy Theater, directed by Jay Stern: original songs with Maggie-Kate Coleman
• “Family Mpes-Vges” by Yiannis Xanthoulis at Theater 104 (Athens, Greece) is closing after a 15 month run! Directed by Thanassis Zeritis (4Frontal). Original music and sound design

Fall 2016:

• Guest Lecturing at Pace University with Maggie-Kate Coleman (Drama League’s Career Development Seminar for the graduating directors)
• Catwalk Art Residency with Maggie-Kate Coleman for “Marie In Tomorrow Land”
• Guest Lecturing at State University of New York/ New Paltz with Maggie-Kate Coleman
• “The Tempest” at The Miller Theater, St. Bernard’s School, directed by Bradford Cover: original music and sound design

Summer 2016:

• “Women of Note” NYMF Concert at The Duke on 42nd street: Presenting “Apocalypse Song” from “Marie In Tomorrow Land”, written with Maggie-Kate Coleman, performed by Molly Pope
• Rhinebeck Writers Retreat for “Marie In Tomorrow Land” with Maggie-Kate Coleman

Spring 2016:

• “Anarchy”, The Civilians’ “Let Me Ascertain You” series: new song written with Maggie-Kate Coleman, performed by Cindy Cheung
• “Harbor” at the Fort Greene Park, a new short opera written with Maggie-Kate Coleman and developed with Tisch Opera Lab and American Opera Projects
• Big Green Theater at the Bushwick Starr with Superhero Clubhouse: orchestrations // band member

Winter 2016:

• “Cenzi” by Antonin Artaud at Michael Cacoyanes Foundation, directed by Ioli Andreadi: sound design
• “Red Wednesday” at BRIC Arts Center workshop with “Built For Collapse”, directed by Sanaz Ghajar: original music and sound design

Fall 2015:

• “The Way We Live” by the Civilians at The Metropolitan Museum of Art is selected by New York Theater as one of the Top 10 Shows 2015, and is also honored with placement on similar lists in both Broadway World and The New Yorker.
• “Barrier Islands” by Lizzie Vieh at The Wild Project, directed by Zi Alikhan: original music and sound design
• “War on Christmas”, The Civilians’ “Let Me Ascertain You” series: new song written with Maggie-Kate Coleman, performed by April Matthis
• “Family Mpes-Vges” by Yiannis Xanthoulis opens at Theater 104 (Athens, Greece), directed by Thanassis Zeritis (4Frontal): original music and sound design
• In residency at SPACE on Ryder Farm for “Marie In Tomorrow Land”, with Maggie Kate Coleman and Sam Pinkleton

Summer 2015:

• In residency at the Orchard Project for “Marie In Tomorrow Land”, with Maggie Kate Coleman and Sam Pinkleton
• “World Wide Lab: A Directors’ Feast” in Syros’ Apollo Theater: resident composer and sound designer

Spring 2015:

• “The Way We Live” by the Civilians at The Metropolitan Museum of Art: contributing a new song with lyrics by Maggie Kate Coleman, performed by Cindy Cheung

Winter 2015:

• “Artaud/Van Gogh, avec un pistolet” by Ioli Andreadi at Semion Theatre, Athens: original music and sound design

Fall 2014:

• The Civilians R and D Lab presentation: “Marie In Tomorrow Land” in development with Maggie Kate Coleman and Sam Pinkleton
• “Young Lear” at Teatro Duo, Rome - directed by Ioli Andreadi and Annie Levy: original music and sound design
• #yesallwomen Raise Your Voice concert at The Tank: original song with EllaRose Chary

Summer 2014:

• Recipient of the Anna Sosenko Assist Trust
• “Hôtel Méditerrannée” at The Wild Project / Between The Seas Festival, NYC. (Charles Mee’s “Matisse’s Self Portrait” adaptation by Nadia Foskolou): original music and sound design

Spring 2014:

• “WAM Entertainment K-Pop”: Ars Nova / Woodshed Collective / Ma-Yi supported workshop (NYC), directed by Teddy Bergman: original songs with lyrics by Maggie-Kate Coleman
• “The Salt Makers” by Amina Henry at HERE Arts Center - workshop directed by Benjamin Haber Kamine: original music and sound design
• “The Salt Makers” by Amina Henry at Dixon Place - workshop directed by Benjamin Haber Kamine: original music and sound design
• “Let Me Ascertain You” series at Joe’s Pub by the Civilians: original song with lyrics by Maggie-Kate Coleman, performed by Adam Cochran
• “The Dot” at Scrow Theatre (Athens), is closing after a two year run! Directed by Dimitris Bogdanos. Original music and sound design (Theatre for Young Audiences)

Listen

• Stage
  

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• Marie in Tomorrow Land
• Riot Antigone
• *We Will Not Be Silent
• Hotel Méditerranée
• vanya
• Kassia
• Wagon Wheel
• Field Trip
• *rainsong
• From A Childhood
• * — in development
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  Screen
  

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• Flamingos (Fantasia)
• Paradise Now
• Three Candles (documentary)
• Kramer vs. Kramer

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