Daniel Seligman is a 20-Year-Old composer, lyricist, and playwright living in New York City. Seligman studies playwriting at Marymount Manhattan College. Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, Seligman brought his friends and collaborators together to produce workshops of 2 of the musicals he is currently developing, including SIX-FEET FORWARD, SIX-FEET BACK, a musical starring his best friend, Ian Coursey, which he is creating under the mentorship of Nick Blaemire.  In September of 2021, Seligman began work on a new musical, titled SWEET MOTHER OF CHRIST. A short version of "SMOC" was performed as a part of Marymount Manhattan College’s half-baked play festival, and a workshop of the piece was held at Open Jar Studios in June of 2022. He is currently working as       Adam Guettel's assistant on his musical, DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES. Seligman was raised on a blend of classic-rock and musical theatre. With inspirations from Paul McCartney to Stephen Sondheim, Seligman attempts to create a unique sound in all of his pieces. He enjoys spending days writing in the Drama Bookshop and nights seeing new pieces of theatre. He also loves teaching, recording/editing music, and eating sushi with his pug; Louie.