Writing For The Stage
COMPOSITION
Syracuse Stage (2023)
Syracuse Drama (2024)
Eleni got the "writing bug" her freshmen year at Syracuse University, and hasn't stopped since. In fall of 2023, Eleni composed the music for eight original songs for Syracuse Stage's production of "Red Riding Hood," (by Allison Gregory) as part of the theater's annual Children's Tour. Under the direction of Katie McGerr, Eleni created music that was reminiscent of Disney classics that was both easily digestible and enjoyable for young audiences. In spring of 2024, Eleni went on to composing four original songs for Syracuse Drama's production of "The Droll" by (Meg Miroshnik). With inspirations such as Siouxsie and the Banchees and X-Ray Spex, Eleni created a score that paid homage to the 80s British punk rock movement (an innovative and electric choice made by director Celia Madeoy), while still honoring the time period in which the play is set. Eleni is hoping to continue growing her experience as a composer, and loves working across different genres!
PLAYWRIGHTING
ENOUGH! Plays To End Gun Violence (2023)
MUSIC DIRECTION & ARRANGING
Syracuse Drama (2022-2024)
KOS Productions (2022)
After being exposed to so many new works during her time at Syracuse, Eleni began using any spare time she had to write her own stories. In 2023, Eleni was selected as a finalist for ENOUGH! Plays To End Gun Violence (see News & Updates tab under About Me) and is in the process of sharing more of her writing with the world. Eleni has found a passion and interest in writing for Latinas, and she hopes to collaborate with other Latin theatermakers in an effort to continue amplify underrepresented voices.
Eleni began her work as an assistant music director in high school, and has loved every opportunity that has come along since then. In Spring of 2022, Eleni worked as music assistant for Syracuse Drama's staged reading of "Miss Havisham's Wedding," where she helped composer and lyricist Jude Obermüeller and David Gomez document changes to their score during the rehearsal process. That following summer, Eleni had the opportunity to music direct a production of Encanto for Kids On Stage Productions, where she helped children ages 6-11 begin to understand the fundamentals of music and acting. Most recently, Eleni worked as an assistant music director for Syracuse Drama's production of "Head Over Heels" under music director Brian Cimmet. Under the leadership of Brian Cimmet, Eleni has also began arranging piano and vocal music, and her arrangements of musical theater favorites such as "Back to Before" and "My Petersburg" were featured in the department's Ahren's and Flaherty Revue.