Jenny Stafford

Jenny Stafford is an experienced teaching artist and creative professional specializing in theatre, songwriting, and playwriting. Since September 2012, Jenny has worked with New York City Children's Theater to teach students in public schools (K-12) how to create original plays and musicals. Additionally, Jenny has been a teaching artist with the Metropolitan Opera Guild since September 2011, focusing on curriculum development and classroom residencies in opera creation. As an editor for New York University, Jenny contributes to a nationally distributed newsletter by writing articles and interviewing theatre professionals. Jenny's freelance work as a bookwriter, lyricist, and playwright includes productions off-off Broadway and features across notable venues in New York and Chicago. Previous professional experiences include administrative support for Hal Prince Music and Entertainment, internships at Warner Music Group and Roundabout Theatre Company, and roles with Missoula Children's Theatre and Arena Stage. Jenny holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from NYU.