About
In Pieces is a new musical written and composed by, Fred Ebb Award Finalist and Jonathan Larson Grant Finalist, Joey Contreras.
Featuring a pop-driven score, the musical is an authentic and candid take on self-identity, growth, and acceptance. In Pieces has had productions performed globally, garnering an international fanbase.
Photo Credit: Greg Balcombe, David Daniles, SF Youth Colab Theatre
The Story
Six people face a turning point and before they can take the next step, they must retrace the journey, stories and relationships that got them there.
GREY, a laidback singer/songwriter and CHARLIE, a casually smart introvert, strike up an unexpected friendship that blossoms out of their high school computer science class. But when those feelings turn romantic, they experience a fleeting teenage dream with long lasting impacts.
PETER, the charismatically stubborn, but eager brother of Charlie, navigates career aspirations and city temptations while dating SAM, a much older and more successful consultant, determined to check all her boxes.
University of Utah. Photo Credit: Todd Collins
Elsewhere, ALEX, a curious and kind transplant, steps outside of her comfort zone, while championing RIVER, an almost jaded good-time girl, on her revolving door of dates.
University of Adelaide. Photo Credit: Greg Balcombe
We follow as each character contemplates their past choices in order to learn from who they were, embrace who they’ve become, and discover who they want to be.
Weber State Production. Photo credit: David Daniels
Photo Credit: Ambe J Photography
Joey Contreras
Writer + Composer
Joey Contreras is a New York-based, Mexican-American musical theatre pop songwriter internationally known for his various projects, performances, and studio album releases, amassing millions of streams. He is a Fred Ebb Award Finalist, two-time Jonathan Larson Grant Finalist, and an alum of the Johnny Mercer Songwriters Project.
His musical IN PIECES is currently licensed and performed worldwide. A highlights album was released by Broadway Records. His other musicals include ALL THE KIDS ARE DOING IT, FORGET ME NOT, I USED TO SHINE (all co-written with Kate Thomas), and the modern-day adaptation of Dante’s Inferno, HEARTBREAKERS IN HELL, co-written with Benjamin Halstead. Additionally, he has composed for the Walt Disney Company (KIWI’S FIRST FLIGHT from LIGHTS, CAMERA, LEXI!), The 5th Avenue Theatre (THE CAZUELA THAT THE FARM MAIDEN STIRRED) and various short films.
He regularly teaches private songwriting coaching and master classes at universities and musical theatre training programs. He received his MFA in Musical Theatre Writing from the Tisch School of the Arts.
Follow along on all socials: @joeycontreras.