Derrick Brown, a versatile writer, pens novels, musicals, screenplays, and articles. His historical fiction novel, "You Will Be Destroyed," is forthcoming. With a prolific portfolio including two musicals, four dance collaborations, and various screenplays for television and film, Brown seeks new representation after working with Avalon and The Foundry. He also contributes articles to AV Club and The Takeout.
Music
Lyrics, Melody and Story by Derrick C. Brown
Music by Beau Jennings
A musical project that transcends conventional band dynamics. Inspired by dark themes and fueled by Derrick's haunting dreams after a Dodgers game, Beau and Derrick crafted an album centered around a haunted baseball player. This concept album emerged before the completion of the accompanying musical, which delves into the intertwined tales of heartbreak and friendship between Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio. Set against the backdrop of Marilyn's tragic demise in 1962, the narrative explores Joe's descent into a relentless quest for revenge following her murder at the hands of forces connected to her secret lover, JFK.
Poetry | Music | Dance
Words and vocals by Derrick C. Brown
Choreographed by Sinnamon Hauser
Video production by Michael Roberts
Video editing boost by Stephen Lewis (Perfect 10 Productions)
Featuring the music of Grandaddy from the album The Sophtware Slump with live music by Mono Sources
Is the most beautiful and the most difficult part of being human the burden of consciousness? A humanoid, Jeddy 3, from a distant factory driven planet has a miracle overtake JED and they begin to dream and feel. JED escapes to a rumored heaven called Earth, where the joys of love and the weight of sorrow and noise lead JED to make a decision for a new escape. Based on the band Grandaddy's award-winning album,The Sophtware Slumpwith new poetry by author Derrick C. Brown.
Poetry | Dance
Performed in Israel in English and by the Leipziger Ballet in Germany.
Words by Derrick C. Brown
Choreography by Martin Harriague
Music | Poetry | Dance
Book by Derrick C Brown
Choreography by Stephen Shropshire
Music by Emily Wells and Timmy Straw
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Book by Derrick C. Brown
Music by Derrick C. Brown and Amanda Rafkin
The Lightning Howler follows the rise and fall of Ranger John Eisen, a hermit-like forest ranger deep in the Shenandoah national park who has drawn major media attention for breaking Roy Sullivan’s record for being the man struck by lightning the most—seven times—and surviving.John, after his eighth strike, is courted by the local pastor to use his notoriety to help boost tourism in the conservative and expanding town of Dooms. But as John begins to fall in love, he realizes a supernatural phenomenon taking hold inside him that allows him to call down lightning from the heavens. Loosely based on the True Story of the world record holder for being struck by lightning, Roy Sullivan
