CURRENT RESIDENCE: New York City, New York
YEAR JOINED ENSEMBLE: 2013
POSITION: Composer, Actor, Music Director
AMERICAN BLUES THEATER CREDITS
Music Director: Little Shop of Horrors – Jeff Award nomination for Musical-midsize & nomination for Music Direction
Actor: Hank Williams: Lost Highway – Jeff Award for Musical-midsize; It’s a Wonderful Life: Live at the Biograph.
Composer: It’s a Wonderful Life underscore (2009-present)
Discography: “The Greatest Gift” audiobook (composer, pianist, engineer, producer); “Happy Holidays Vol. I” (arrangements, keys/organ, producer)
ABOUT AUSTIN
Austin is an interdisciplinary artist based in New York City. A life-long student of both the visual and musical arts, Austin has found a successful career in both theater and film, where visual and aural storytelling intertwine. He strives to tell meaningful stories, to see the world as it truly is, empathize with all creatures, great and small and passionately pursue greatness. He hopes his writing and performances inspire and challenge audiences while also providing the highest quality of professional entertainment.
BROADWAY (recent)
Gun & Powder – arrangements & music direction
Some Like it Hot – assistant music director, keyboard 1
Hamilton – sub-conductor, sub-keyboard 2, music associate
NATIONAL TOUR (recent)
Dear Evan Hansen – music director, keyboard 1/conductor
Hamilton – music associate, conductor, keyboard 2
Learn more about his DISCOGRAPHY, FILM, and PLAYS at Austin Cook.
FUN FACT
Austin is married to Artistic Affiliate Adrienne Walker.