Wyn Alyse Thomas

Wyn Alyse Thomas (she/her) is a writer, composer, producer, and arts administrator from Chicagoland based in NYC. Her work explores the intersection of social issues and mental health, platforms queer and female representation, and makes the political personal in dramas, comedies, and musicals. She is a nationally recognized playwright and composer with her work published and licensed by Concord Theatricals (“stand. Up. HIT!” and “Write Their Wrongs”) and Next Stage Press (“Commitment Issues: A Musical”). Other credits include First Semester: A Musical (2nd Place: Kennedy Center National Student Playwriting Award, 2nd Place: KCACTF Musical Theatre Award, David Shelton Award, New Georgia Group Grant Winner, Semifinalist: SheATL), Scared (National Semifinalist: American College Theatre Festival, Nuevas Voces Festival, Finalist: ENOUGH!), Prior Engagement (Barter Theatre College Playwrights Festival, Midwest Dramatists Conference), and Don’t Say Gay (Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival). As an administrator, she has worked with ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence, Ojai Playwrights Conference, Alliance Theatre, Ring of Keys, the Blank Theatre, and AATE, and received the John Cauble Emerging Producer/Leader Award. She holds a Theatre BA and Nonprofit Management & Leadership MA from the University of Georgia and is a proud member of the Dramatists Guild. wynalysethomas.com