Hugh M. McElyea
Composer/Librettist
A native of Florida, Hugh McElyea graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Theory and History. After serving in the U.S. Air Force he moved to New York City and joined the B.M.I. music theatre workshop headed by Lehman Engle. He currently lives and works in Ithaca, NY.
His works include:
The Death of the Hired Man” - a dramatic setting of the Robert Frost poem for mezzo-soprano, baritone and tenor.
“Hippolytus” – a chamber opera based on the Euripedes tragedy.
Film: “Code of Honor” - a theme composed for Polish filmmaker Andrzej Krakowski.
“Pretty Baby” – a musical based on the 1978 Paramount Pictures film by Louis Malle.
“The Oak & Crown” – a musical based on the Arthurian Legend.
“The Oak & Crown Overture” –for full orchestra.
“Tenebrae - The Passion of Dietrich Bonhoeffer” - a staged oratorio.
“An American Requiem” (in process)
“Jon” – a screenplay based on the life and martyrdom of Jonathan Edwards, a seminarian murdered in Alabama during the civil rights struggle.
Theatre: “Michaelmas” – a play.
David Atchison
Executive Producer
David is a founding partner and Executive Producer of Orpheus Theatrical Group, LLC and has over 40 years of experience in the entertainment industry as a professional musician, stage manager, producer and attorney. As a professional horn player, David toured with Ray Charles, Bobby Goldsboro, Henry Mancini and Radio City orchestras as well as performing in the pit for over 30 musicals.
For 13-years, as a member of the Walt Disney entertainment team, David helped produce the opening of Epcot as well as multiple large-scale events including Super Bowl halftime shows and television specials. David also includes the World Cup Opening Ceremony, the Indy 500 parade, London’s Grand Christmas parade, and White House special events among his producer credits.
David is an entertainment attorney and member of the Florida bar graduating cum laude from Florida A&M University School of Law. He also holds a Master of Laws (LLM) degree in Intellectual Property Law from Western Michigan University Law School, an MBA from West Texas A&M University and BA in music education from Texas Tech University.
Stephen Nebgen
Chief Legal Counsel
Mr. Nebgen has been practicing entertainment law for close to twenty (20) years and been involved in the entertainment industry for close to forty (40) years. His clients include film, television and theatre companies, actors/actresses, musicians and many authors and painters.
In addition to his law practice, Mr. Nebgen is a producer with credits in film, television, theatre and music. He is also a professor at numerous colleges and is currently the Chair of the Community Advisory Committee to the Scottsdale School of Film+Theatre and is a member of the Arizona Production Association and serves on the Membership Committee.
Mr. Nebgen received his undergraduate degree from Fordham University in Religious Studies, graduating summa cum laude. He then attended The University of Texas School of Law, where he co-founded The Texas Review of Entertainment and Sports Law ("TRESL").