About me...
Jeff Weissman is a multifaceted artist based in New York City. He holds a B.A. in Arts from Western Connecticut State University, where he majored in music and piano, and pursued additional musical training at the Juilliard School of Music.
He developed his theatrical writing at Playwrights Horizons Theater School under David Bucknam, and later refined his craft under the mentorship of Joseph Church, professor at NYU’s Drama Department and conductor of The Lion King. His work in musical theater includes composing the New York City production of Ophelia at Wings Theatre.
In recent years, Jeff has expanded into screenwriting, completing projects across children’s animation, science fiction, and historical drama. Two of his historical screenplays advanced to the Quarterfinals of the 2025 PAGE International Screenwriting Awards, further establishing him as a writer whose work bridges music, theater, and film.
Other works:
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PARIS 1832
In revolutionary Paris, Franz Liszt rises to fame chasing Paganini’s myth, but as his rivalry with Frédéric Chopin deepens, he’s forced to choose between dazzling the world or leaving behind something real.
THIS WILL BE A STAGE ADAPTATION TOO!
LESS THAN ONE DAY When a research analyst discovers hidden biodata encoded in human memory and merges it with embryonic stem cells, he unlocks a revolutionary de-aging technology. As two governments race to claim it, he must risk everything to save his dying mother before time runs out.
THE ANT, THE GRASSHOPPER & THE SPIDERS’ PEARL
When a carefree grasshopper discovers a glowing pearl, he and his by-the-book ant friend must return it to the Spider Queen before the Ant Queen sparks a war that could destroy the forest.
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Would like to turn this one into a musical!
