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RYAN SCOTT OLIVER is a 2009 Jonathan Larson Grant recipient and wrote the music and lyrics for Mrs. Sharp (2008 Richard Rodgers Award Winner, at Playwrights Horizons July 2009 starring Jane Krakowski, dir. by Michael Greif), Darl ing (Pace New Musicals 2009), the song cycle Out of My Head, Quit India (commissioned by UCLA), and the music for Angus Oblong's The Debbies. His work has been heard Off-Broadway in TheatreWorksUSA's We the Peop le (Summer 2010 at the Lucille Lortel), on the hit YouTube TV show The Bat t ery ’ s Down (“This is Your Life” among others—CD distr. by Ghostlight/Sh-k-boom), and Rated RSO , a collection of his work, has been seen across the country, playing the Kennedy Center, Joe's Pub, and the New York Musical Theatre Festival. He is a 2007 Dramatists Guild Fellow and the recipient of numerous awards including the first-ever ASCAP Foundation Harold Adamson Award for Excellence in Lyric Writing. Originally from Los Angeles, he is currently making music from New York City's West Village, developing 35mm , a multimedia musical exhibition based on photographs by Matthew Murphy; plus a commission by Broadway Across America, and more. B.A. Music Composition, UCLA; M.F.A. Musical Theatre Writing, NYU-Tisch, a proud member of A.S.C.A.P.; Ryan is an adjunct professor at Pace University in New York, a voice instructor at Front-n-Center Performing Arts Center in New Jersey, and Artistic Director of the Pasadena Musical Theatre Program in California, where he also teaches Songwriting, Playwriting, and Musical Theatre History.

He is represented by Jessica Amato at The Gersh Agency. Photo by Matthew Murphy.

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MALE SOLOS

“Caralee” from 35MM, photograph by Matthew Murphy Genre: Comedic, Story Song Key/Range: D#3 to F4

Context: A “manny” (male nanny) describes the horror of Caralee, the terror he is paid to look after. Watch This Performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yH_uBzlS9-Q (performed by Jay Armstrong Johnson) PIANO, GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS, CELLO, SYNTH.

“Lost Boy” from DARLING, book by B. T. Ryback Genre: Ballad, Story Song Key/Range: F2 to Gb4 Context: Peter chronicles hardships in his life that make him feel as if he doesn’t belong. Watch This Performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeUhDslnyDo (performed by Alex Brightman) PIANO, GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS, CELLO “Love Killer” Lyrics by Tony Asaro Genre: Comedic, Patter Song Key/Range: D3 to Ab4 Context: A man finds himself destroying all of his relationships, making him want to forget about love and “kill” cupid altogether. Watch This Performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYt3FMEkY70 (performed by Jay Armstrong Johnson) PIANO

“The Seraph” from 35MM, photograph by Matthew Murphy Genre: Ballad, Folk Song Key/Range: A4 to C3 Context: A sinful man finds hope when he is discovered by an angel who believes in him and leads him forward. Watch This Performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbA4dbkfa9s (performed by Jay Armstrong Johnson) GUITAR, PIANO CHORD CHART

“To Do” Genre: Ballad, Story Song Key/Range: Eb3 to Ab4 Context: A man deals with the fact that people can’t control whom they love, and that his love interest does not love him back. Watch This Performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JusGGDNizrg (performed by Jay Armstrong Johnson) GUITAR, PIANO CHORD CHART

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“The Plane” Music by Eric Day

Genre: Story Song Key/Range: Cb3 to Eb4 Context: A man is forced to face his fear of flying when he is asked to go on a business trip. Watch This Performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2j1OUYBOmT8 (performed by Ryan Scott Oliver) PIANO, BASS, DRUMS

“What I Wouldn’t Do for You” from MRS. SHARP, book by Kirsten Guenther Genre: Ballad, Love Song Key/Range: F major, C to Ab Context: 16-year-old Jake vows he’d do anything for his beloved teacher, Mrs. Sharp. Watch This Performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAKmPPqNqCE (performed by Matt Doyle) PIANO, GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS

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MALE SOLOS (WITH ENSEMBLE)

“Eyes Fully Open” from THE BATTERY’S DOWN Genre: Story Song Key/Range: B2 to F#4 Context: Jake realizes his life has exceeded his expectations, and he has hope for the future. Watch This Performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlIqbHChJuY (performed by Jake Wilson and Co.) PIANO, GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS, CELLO, VIOLA, VIOLIN

“Mrs. Sharp” from MRS. SHARP, book by Kirsten Guenther Genre: Rock Key/Range: C#3 to A4 Context: Charlie, Noah, Jake, and other teenage boys can’t stop thinking about their teacher, Mrs. Sharp. Watch This Performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C79W6rLBAqM (performed by Blake Daniel, Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, Morgan Karr, Gerard Canonico, and Matt Doyle) PIANO, GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS, SYNTH.

“Natural” from THE BATTERY’S DOWN Genre: Pop, Uptempo Key/Range: E3 to G4 Context: During a dream, Jake sees himself as a celebrity who seems to have all the luck in the world and a successful career in show business. Watch This Performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SjNvMwVMjk (performed by Jake Wilson and Co.) PIANO

“Never” from DARLING, book by B. T. Ryback Genre: Story Song, Rock, Uptempo Key/Range: D3 to Ab4 Context: Peter describes his ideal escape, where he cannot be found and time is nonexistent. Watch This Performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWLSjVO3HsE (performed by Alex Brightman, Jay Armstrong Johnson, and Lindsay Mendez) PIANO, GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS, CELLO, SYNTH.

“Song of the Dead Fairy” from DARLING, book by B. T. Ryback Genre: Patter Song Key/Range: D3 to Bb4 Context: Following their leader’s death, Binx, Stella, and the people of the Warehouse realize they can make a difference if they stand together against corruption. Watch This Performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLbpOWHUmFI&feature=related (performed by Jay Armstrong Johnson, Alex Brightman, and Lindsay Mendez) PIANO, GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS, CELLO, SYNTH.

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“Stupid Boys” Genre: Comedic Key/Range: C3 to F4 Context: While anxiously anticipating a love interest’s call, a man proclaims that boys are stupid, however when he realizes his special someone isn’t going call, he recognizes that he, in fact, is the stupid one. Watch This Performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLbpOWHUmFI&feature=related (performed by Matt Burrow, Colleen Hazlett-O’Brien, and Alex Keiper) PIANO, GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS, CELLO, SYNTH.

“What It’s Worth” Genre: Ballad Key/Range: C3 to G4 Context: A man proclaims that when you love someone, you sometimes need to go through the painful process of letting him or her go. Watch This Performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlUsRptZPWo&feature=related (performed by Jeremiah Downes, Matt Burrow, Colleen Hazlett-O’Brien, Sarah Gliko, Alex Keiper, and Michael Phillipe O’Brien ) PIANO, BASS, DRUMS

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FEMALE SOLOS

“A Hypochondriac’s Song” Genre: Mid-Tempo Ballad, Story Song Key/Range: F3 to D#5 Context: Plagued by her fear of death, a girl struggles through everyday life as she strives to find a man who will put up with her phobias. Watch This Performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxFeUUEq_44 (performed by Lizzie Klemperer) PIANO, BASS, DRUMS

“Crayon Girl” Genre: Story Song Key/Range: G3 to E5 Context: As an artist struggles to translate her visions onto paper, she questions whether or not she should continue her career as an artist due to negativity from her mother. Watch This Performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WgJWudMX5A (performed by Lindsay Mendez) PIANO

“Ground” from DARLING, book by B. T. Ryback Genre: Key/Range: B3 to F#5 Context: A woman proclaims her need to live in reality. Watch This Performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxJ6bokGCic (performed by Jennifer DeRosa) PIANO, BASS, DRUMS, CELLO, SYNTH.

“Her Sweater” from MRS. SHARP, book by Kirsten Guenther Genre: Comedic Key/Range: B3 to D5 Context: Insecure McKenzie tries on her teacher’s sweater, which transforms her into a confident girl. Watch This Performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbT3blzydxg (performed by Ali Stroker) PIANO, GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS, SYNTH.

“Just Lust” Genre: Comedic Key/Range: C4 to F#5 Context: A girl is frustrated for the only connection between her and a good-looking male is lust. Watch This Performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgMez94tDeE (performed by Alex Keiper)

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“On Monday” from 35MM, photograph by Matthew Murphy Genre: Ballad Key/Range: G3 to Eb5 Context: A girl learns that not rushing into a relationship makes the connection more special. Watch This Performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BV79eSArCU (performed by Natalie Weiss) PIANO CHORD CHART, GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS, CELLO, SYNTH.

“Out of My Mind” from MRS. SHARP, book by Kirsten Guenther Genre: Ballad Key/Range: A3 to D5 Context: Kimberly's husband discovers her affair with a student and threatens divorce, leaving her with nothing. Kimberly realizes there's only one thing to be done... Watch This Performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k04NeEbeyrM (performed by Megan Hilty) PIANO, GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS, CELLO, SYNTH.

“Perfect” Genre: Ballad, Comedic Key/Range: Ab3 to Db5 Context: A girl exudes her frustration in finding the “perfect” boyfriend when she realizes a pattern- every man she dates is gay. Watch This Performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsXmx1pfqec (performed by Emily Clark) PIANO, BASS, DRUMS

“Sarah Fitchner” Genre: Story Song Key/Range: G3 to F4 Context: A childhood of being ditched by friends prepares Sarah to stand up for a friend who has been shunned by everyone in her workplace. Watch This Performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1vPWhu8fSs (performed by Kathleen Gail Hennessey) PIANO, DRUMS, CELLO

“The Mess” from HOT MESS IN MANHATTHAN Genre: Pop, Comedic Key/Range: A#3 to Eb5 Context: A girl explains why she considers herself a complete mess. Watch This Performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-U7wPxTAIE (performed by Cait Doyle) PIANO, GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS, CELLO, SYNTH.

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“The View From Here” from DARLING, book by B. T. Ryback Genre: Ballad Key/Range: Db4 to Ab5 Context: A girl is unhappy with her life, and she hopes to be in a completely different place next year. Watch This Performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkVj6yNXdWc (performed by Grace Wall) PIANO, BASS, DRUMS, CELLO, SYNTH.

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FEMALE SOLOS (WITH ENSEMBLE)

“Dull Little Ache” from DARLING, book by B. T. Ryback Genre: Sexy mid-tempo Key/Range: G3 to Db5 Context: Madame Stella explains the highs and lows of prostitution as she thinks of what others do to make a living. Watch This Performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-dZL-kytck (performed by Lindsay Mendez, Jay Armstrong Johnson, and Alex Brightman) PIANO, GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS, CELLO

“No One’s Gonna Love You, B*tch” from THE DEBBIES, lyrics by Gordon Leary Genre: Pop, Comedic Key/Range: A#3 to E5 Context: A girl just fell in love and her “friends” explain to her that no one will ever love her because of flaws in her appearance. Watch This Performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhinGCafxj4 (performed by Emily Clark, Grace Wall, and Arielle Jacobs) PIANO, GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS, SYNTH.

“The Ballad of Sara Berry” from 35MM, photographs by Matthew Murphy Genre: Pop, Uptempo Key/Range: F#3 to E5 Context: Sara Berry, pressured by her family and herself to be crowned prom queen, will do anything to obtain that glorified title. Watch This Performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SJPJI6L3P8 (performed by Lindsay Mendez, Alex Brightman, Jay Armstrong Johnson, and Natalie Weiss) PIANO, GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS, CELLO, VIOLIN, SYNTH.

“This is Your Life” from THE BATTERY’S DOWN Genre: Pop, Uptempo Key/Range: A3 to E5 Context: When Jake announces he is going to quit musical theatre, Courtney reminds him that musical theatre is his life. Watch This Performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcUk8eMhQaw (performed by Courtney Wolfson, Jake Wilson, Nina Sturtz, Ana Noguiera, Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and Adam Wachter) PIANO, GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS, SYNTH. “When Lily Came” from DARLING, book by B. T. Ryback Genre: Sexy Story Song, Lesbian Rock Key/Range: G#3 to F5 Context: Ursula tells an elaborate lie about Lily, a burlesque dancer, whom she claims has kidnapped her and forced her to dance in her club. Watch This Performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpQxJeC9lR4 (performed by Jenny Powers, Grace Wall, Catherine Brookman, Jennifer DeRosa, and Katie Gassert) PIANO, GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS, CELLO, SYNTH.

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“Halfway” Genre: Ballad, Love Song Key/Range: Male #1: (D3 to G4) Male #2: (D3 to A4) Context: Two lovers who live on opposite coasts, one in New York and the other in Los Angeles, meet each other in the middle of the country and their anticipation builds as their car rides progress. Watch This Performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK1FEwtt3t0 (performed by Jay Armstrong Johnson and Morgan Karr) PIANO, GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS, CELLO

“Happy Thoughts” from DARLING, book by B. T. Ryback Genre: Seduction Song Key/Range: Male: (D3 to A4) Female: (C4 to F5) Context: Ursula confides in Peter as she decides to experiment with drugs. Watch This Performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztDYTd9xNsU (performed by Alex Brightman and Jennifer DeRosa) PIANO, GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS, CELLO, SYNTH.

“Hemming and Hawing” Genre: Ballad Key/Range: Male: (B2 to G#4) Female: (B3 to G#5) Context: A man is conflicted about whether or not to leave an unhappy relationship that once seemed perfect. Watch This Performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zW-rhxMFIA4 (performed by Alex Brightman and Lindsay Mendez) PIANO, GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS, CELLO

“Make Me Happy” from 35MM, photograph by Matthew Murphy Genre: Comedic, Love Song Key/Range: Male: (Eb3 to A4) Female: (F3 to D5) Context: A couple proclaims that their happiness is due to the fact that they know each other’s flaws and limits. Watch This Performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1sNvcSV9e8 (performed by Jay Armstrong Johnson and Lindsay Mendez) PIANO, GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS, CELLO, SYNTH.