“Steve and Doug are two of the most effective and determined writers from my Chicago workshop at Theatre Building Chicago. I spent over a decade watching them as they worked and can attest to their talent and drive. I’m hoping to produce something new by Delchamps and Voegtle one day soon under the banner of my newest company, Write4Art Productions in Hollywood.”
— JOHN SPARKS, Founding Director of New Musicals, Inc., Los Angeles. Composer, lyricist & book writer
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“Steve and Doug invited me to be a part of a table reading of their new musical Opera Cat, and I was completely charmed by their clever, sophisticated, and accessible score—something all too rare in theatre for young audiences.”
— JOHN DREA, Actor
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“I had the pleasure of working with Steve and Doug on the early development of a new musical, Opening Day, and I found them to be extraordinarily collaborative, inquisitive, and intelligent.”
— ELIZABETH MARGOLIUS, Joseph Jefferson Award Winner, Best Director/Musical. Five-time Jeff Award nominee
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“I first worked with Doug and Steve on their new musical Opening Day, nearly 20 years ago. Since that time I’ve developed and directed over 50 new musicals, working with composers, lyricists, and librettists from all over the world. If only I’d known how spoiled I was to collaborate with such incredible writers so early in my career. Their work—like them—is honest, clever, puckish, and inspiring. Bravo!”
— JOSH PENZELL, Member SDC, Director of the 2007 production of Opening Day
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“Steve and Doug are a wonderful duo! Their unique style blends clever lyrics, catchy melodies, and fascinating concepts in their stories and in their music. Their passion for creating is contagious and you can’t help but smile and feel inspired when working with them and hearing their ideas. They are both incredibly smart, kind, and dedicated individuals who have certainly carved out a place for themselves in the world of musical theatre.”
— AMY STEELE, Actress, Music Director
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“Steve and Doug had the brilliant idea to bring the adorable children’s book Opera Cat to the stage, and their musical version does not disappoint. Even in its early stages, the book and lyrics had heart and humor and all the things that made me fall in love with musical theatre as a child. The song “Puoi Farlo” is a highlight for me.”
— ANNA SEIBERT, Actor
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“I found Steve and Doug to be exemplary collaborative artists. Their music is earnest and open-hearted, grounded in their characters and in faithful service to the scene. Doug’s melodies can seem like the inevitable outpourings of speech, and they can soar and swell like the great songs of musical theater’s golden age. His harmonies can delight and they can tug at the heartstrings, and I am always eager to digest a new score by this winning team.”
— TIMOTHY SPLAIN, Music Director, Conductor, Arranger
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“Creating a new work, a new script, a new musical book and/or score is always exciting, tedious, challenging, difficult, and most importantly, lonely. Hours, days, and sometimes years of working, thinking, creating, and living with your work can bring much joy, laughter, anger, accomplishment, and tears. It is most comforting to find collaborators that you can trust…and that you like. Both Doug and Steve bring joy, encouragement, and great hope to the creative process.”
— LUTHER GOINS, Playwright, Producer, Consultant, and Theatre Manager
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