About The
Playwrights
About The
Playwrights
Judith Sapperstein & Gary Murway
Some creative partnerships are defined by contrast. Others are defined by continuity.
Judith Sapperstein and Gary Murway bring together decades of professional experience in theatre and music, shaped by a shared approach to storytelling, performance, and audience connection. Their collaborative process is deeply intertwined, with ideas developing through conversation, rehearsal, and experimentation until characters, songs, and stories take form on the page and, ultimately, on the stage.
Judith Sapperstein
Judith began her theatre career in 1981 at the Keswick Theater, a 1,300-seat proscenium venue, where she worked as an actor, director, producer, and writer. Her performance experience includes roles such as Mama Rose in Gypsy, and her work behind the scenes has informed a practical, production-aware writing style.
In addition to her theatrical work, Judith was called upon to co-write the musical By George, which explored the life of George Gershwin. The production played to standing-room-only audiences and near-capacity houses throughout its run, reinforcing her ability to create work that resonates with both performers and audiences.
Judith’s writing is rooted in character, humor, and emotional clarity, shaped by years of experience inside rehearsal rooms and onstage.
Gary Murway
Gary has been a professional musician since 1964, with a career spanning live performance, touring, recording studios, and television. Beginning in New York, he went on to perform at major venues including Tavern on the Green, the Plaza Hotel, the Waldorf Astoria, and the Hotel Pierre, and worked with nationally known bandleaders such as Myer and Emery Davis, Peter Duchin, and Lester Lanin.
His career also includes work as a backing musician for artists such as The Drifters, The Shirelles, The Crystals, Leslie Uggams, and others, as well as performances in nightclubs, concert venues, and televised appearances. Gary has recorded as a guitarist and bassist in major studios including Columbia, Electric Lady, Ultrasonic, and Sigma Sound.
This extensive background in popular music, arranging, and studio work brings a strong musical foundation to his theatrical compositions.
Writing Together
Judith and Gary met in 1980 and soon began collaborating professionally, founding their own recording studio where they wrote and produced music for audio commercials and developed original content for clients. It was during this period that their collaborative musical voice took shape.
In 2007, they began writing their catalog of original plays and musicals, combining Judith’s theatrical sensibility with Gary’s deep musical experience. Their work continues to evolve, and their catalog continues to grow.
Their plays and musicals have been performed by theatres across the United States and have since reached international audiences.
The TLC Creative Universe
Judie and Gary’s storytelling extends beyond the stage. Explore our audio dramas and filmed productions to see how our worlds come to life.
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See it in Action: Watch a full production of our supernatural drama Unthinkable.
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Go Deeper: Listen to original audio “side-stories” like Mother Truckers that expand on the characters you see in our scripts.
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Check out Our Catalog of Works
Plays
Thoughtful, flexible works designed for real stages.
Musicals
Original musicals that engage performers and delight audiences.
Comedies
When you want the room full and the laughter loud.
Dramas
Stories that linger long after the curtain falls.
Murder Mysteries
Classic suspense with a theatrical twist.
Children's Theatre
Works created for young audiences and young casts.
Historical Stories
Dramatic works rooted in real people, places, and moments.
Holiday & Seasonal
Shows that fit a moment on the calendar and fill seats.
Parodies
Smart satire that leans into the absurd.
Check out Our Catalog of Works
Plays
Thoughtful, flexible works designed for real stages.
Musicals
Original musicals that engage performers and delight audiences.
Comedies
When you want the room full and the laughter loud.
Dramas
Stories that linger long after the curtain falls.
Murder Mysteries
Classic suspense with a theatrical twist.
Children's Theatre
Works created for young audiences and young casts.
Historical Stories
Dramatic works rooted in real people, places, and moments.
Holiday & Seasonal
Shows that fit a moment on the calendar and fill seats.
Parodies
Smart satire that leans into the absurd.
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