Beloved King’s Creative Team
J. Sylvan
(creator, playwright, songwriter)
J. Sylvan is a theater creator, songwriter, essayist and minister currently living and serving in Houston, TX. They have been creating theater since 2008, and began pursuing ministry through the Unitarian Universalist Church in 2016.
While in seminary as a Ministry Fellow at Harvard Divinity School, J. became fascinated with the artistry of the Bible and its interpretations, specifically the story of young King David and his relationships in the books of Samuel. The text, as well as the many attested queer readings of it, inspired them to write Beloved King as their Master’s Thesis.
Brandon Jackson
(music director, arranger, orchestrator)
Brandon Jackson is a composer, orchestrator/arranger, copyist, conductor, and musician hailing from Chicago, IL. Jackson is a sought after pit, live, and session musician. In addition to his work on Beloved King, Jackson is currently working on a concept musical with long time collaborator and friend Tony Klacz (TGM Recordings) entitled "Where The River Ends", and is also working with acclaimed actor/director DeMone Seraphin with his recent theatrical endeavors. Jackson has an ever-growing catalog of music.
He is excited to work on Beloved King and is ecstatic for the future of the show!
Sue Buzzard
(music supervisor)
Sue Buzzard is a creative violinist working for understanding through music and art. Her music skills were forged at Berklee College of Music where she studied jazz, folk, pop and contemporary violin. She has performed with Howard Shore, Steve Winwood, and legendary fiddlers Darol Anger and Mark O’Connor. She has appeared on studio recordings for film & television as well as a dozens of albums for a plethora of musical artists.
Sue’s strength is in sharing the joy of music and art with all people, and she loves finding new ways to spread the good word of string music awesomeness.