Jeffrey Schmelkin

JEFFREY SCHMELKIN is a New York City-based musical theatre writer, composer, and music director. He has performed and presented works at venues throughout New York including 54 Below, The Midtown International Theatre Festival, The Red Pavilion, Broadway Comedy Club, The Slipper Room, Don’t Tell Mama, The Green Room 42, and The Triad Theater.

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His original works include The Parts I Keep Inside (Semifinalist, 2026 Eugene O’Neill National Music Theater Conference; Finalist, 2026 Michigan State University New Musical Laboratory), Untitled Time: A New Musical, and What’s Wrong With The World? He has also served as music director for collegiate and high school productions and musical revues throughout the New York City area.
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Jeffrey earned his Bachelor of Science in Music Theory and Composition from Hofstra University, where he received the Peggy Deutsch Endowed Memorial Scholarship for Music Composition, and his Master’s in Performing Arts Administration from New York University. In addition to his creative work, he works professionally in arts administration and is committed to helping build a more accessible and inclusive performing arts industry.

In 2022, Jeffrey founded JES Theatrical, LLC, a theatre company dedicated to developing and producing his original work in New York City and beyond. He is also the creator of MTforMT, an online music theory resource designed specifically for musical theatre performers.
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Jeffrey is a proud member of ASCAP, The Aurelians Art Collective, The Off-Broadway Alliance, and The Off-Broadway League.