MUSE • Musicians United for Social Equity

Biography

Patrick B. Phillips (he/him/his) is an NYC-based music director and writer specializing in the cultivation of new musical theatre from inception to the stage. Described as energetic with a fervent attention to detail, Patrick is particularly interested in the possibilities of intersectionality in musical theater in regards to social justice, race, sexuality, and identity.

He also has experience as an educator, copyist, arranger, and orchestrator.

Patrick is a proud member of the first classes of MUSE and tutti mentees where he is has been mentored by Alvin Hough Jr., Joseph Joubert, and Ian Eisendrath.

Passionate about new musicals, Patrick has been praised for his versatility as a music director, associate music director, and music assistant on various new musicals and workshops in NYC and NJ. Also an accomplished copyist for new works, Patrick has assisted Alex Lacamoire, Andrea Grody, Bryan Perri, Tom Kitt, Ian Eisendrath, Shaina Taub, Grace McLean, Marius de Vries, Nadia DiGiallonardo, and Andy Einhorn.

Aside from music and theatre, Patrick is also passionate about learning languages, working as a political activist, cooking, and having a good time with friends.

Patrick is a graduate of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Music with concentrations in choral music, musical theater, and piano. He is a proud son of immigrants from the Philippines and Barbados.