In The Deep

Jade Macer, 2023

In the fall of 2021, Playwright E. M. Lewis and I started to write a musical together. Taking influences from modern musical theater, we found a story that could happen to anyone on an ordinary day.

Photo: KJ
  Photo: KJ

“How do you say goodbye to someone who means everything to you?"

When younger sibling Rowan finds out their older sibling Sandy has died in a mysterious accident, Rowan calls Sandy’s partner, best friend from high school, and college teammate up to a cabin. As they tell their stories, commemorating and commiserating, they wonder how they’ll move on, when suddenly there’s a knock at the door.

Book and Lyrics by E.M. Lewis

Music by Roscoe McDonald

Photo: KJ
Photo: KJ

The Liar
By David Ives

Willamette University Theatre
Director: Jonathan Cole
Scenic: Robert Vaughn
Lighting: Kyle Lemoi

Sound Design

The Amateurs
By Jordan Harrison

Willamette University Theatre,
Director: Jonathan Cole
Scenic: Sasha Schwartz
Lighting: Kyle Lemoi