Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe, (born January 19, 1809, Boston,
Massachusetts, U.S.—died October 7, 1849, Baltimore, Maryland),
American short-story writer, poet, critic, and editor who is famous
for his cultivation of mystery and the macabre.
Source: Barzun, Jacques , Mabbott, Thomas Ollive and Cestre, Charles. "Edgar Allan Poe".
Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 Jan. 2023, Search | Britannica
John Cozzi
lyrics and book
John is Co-Head of AEA Small Business Private Equity and a Partner on AEA’s Small Business Private Equity team. In his role, he focuses on investment opportunities in the consumer and business services and industrial products sectors. John currently serves as a board member of 50 Floor, American Expediting, Barnet Products, CLS Management Services, Connexus Resource Group, Inovar, Montway, Scan Global Logistics and WorldWide Electric. He also served on the boards of former AEA portfolio companies Colony Hardware, Entregado Group, Evans, Galco, Implus Footcare, In the Swim, Industrial Controls Distributors, NCS, National Rehab, Pexco, Phillips Pet Food and Supplies, PLZ Aeroscience, Sextant Education and Troxell Communications.
Before joining AEA, John was a managing director at Arena Capital Partners, a private equity firm that invests in small companies in the consumer and business services sectors. Previously, he was a managing director in the leveraged finance group of Credit Suisse First Boston. Prior to joining Credit Suisse First Boston, he worked at Smith Barney, Harris Upham & Co. and NYNEX Corp.
Laurence Dresner
music, additional lyrics
Laurence Dresner's music has been performed to audiences throughout the United States and Europe. His works have been performed by the Metropolitan Flute Orchestra, the Monmouth Winds Quintet, the American Chamber Ensemble, The Poetica Ensemble, and the Motyl Chamber Ensemble, to name a few. With a strong interest in all forms of music, Larry has been involved in musical theatre with several off-off Broadway shows, cabaret, and has directed talent productions, jazz bands, and produced chamber concerts. Larry is a board member of several arts organizations including the Long Island Arts Council at Freeport, and the Long Island Composers Alliance.
Musicals:
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Homeseekers (book and lyrics by Allen Deitch), music and add’l lyrics by Laurence Dresner – produced at 1981 Urban Arts Theatre (www.broadwayworld.com/shows/Homeseekers-8679.html)
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Lying and Other Misdemeanors (book and lyrics by Roberto Monticello), music and add’l lyrics by Laurence Dresner – produced 1984 Vandam Theatre
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Heartbeat (book and lyrics by Dale Johnson), music by Laurence Dresner – produced Pallson’s/Duplex 1986
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Tiffany (book and lyrics by Dale Johnson), music and add’l lyrics by Laurence Dresner – chosen as a “recommended work” by the National Music Theater Network.
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Lysistrata (book by Aristophanes, lyrics by Doris Willens & Laurence Dresner), music by Laurence Dresner – staged readings
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She Stoops to Conquer (book by Goldsmith, lyrics by Eben Keyes & Laurence Dresner), music by Laurence Dresner – staged readings
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The Cask of Amontillado (book by John Cozzi), music and lyrics by Laurence Dresner staged reading November 2025 – Sparkle on Stage, Freeport, NY
