August recently music directed an Off-Broadway production of Fun Home. The show ran at The American Theatre of Actors from April 26th to May 4th, 2025.
August recently music directed a production of The Body, an innovative and exploratory new musical by Zoe Gray adapted from the Stephen King novella of the same name. This production embraced queer experiences and perceptions of masculinity, exploring these topics through the lens of four young boys on a search for a dead body. Videos taken by Isaak Popkin of a performance of The Body can be found here.
In May of 2024, August made his Off-Broadway debut as Assistant Music Director for a production of Alice by Heart. He led numerous vocal and instrumental rehearsals that culminated in performances at Theatre for the New City.
In January of 2024, August made their debut as a music director for a 29-hour reading of this old haunt, a new musical created by Maggie Kane, Rebecca Wahls, and SMJ with additional music and orchestrations by Dillon Feldman. As a queer person, they relished the opportunity to help develop and explore new work that amplifies queer voices. Photo credits to Jess Eichen.
In 2023, August worked as Assistant Music Director for No Guts, No Glory, a theatrical concert experience celebrating the genre of campy horror. They arranged and orchestrated for the production, and led numerous vocal and instrumental rehearsals that culminated in performances at The Garage, a Brooklyn concert venue. Video credits to Sophie Ostrove and Kay McVey.