Lauren Gundrum writes book and lyrics for musical theater. Her work is highly collaborative, developed in the room alongside performers, directors, and musicians, and shaped through rehearsal and live performance.
She is drawn to character-driven stories with emotional complexity, humor, and a slightly offbeat lens. Across her projects, she often bridges writing and production - guiding work from early concept through performance.
Most at home in rehearsal rooms and collaborative creative environments, Lauren enjoys building work in real time alongside artists, supporting both the vision and the process that brings it to life.
Selected Work
I LOVE MY FAMILY, BUT…
Off-Broadway musical comedy exploring the chaos, humor, and contradictions of family life.
Premiered at SoHo Playhouse (2023)
Developed at 54 Below, The York Theatre, The Duplex, and The Triad
Winner, Best New Musical – Rave Festival
PHARMABRO
Satirical musical about corporate greed and the American dream, inspired by the story of Martin Shkreli.
Off-Broadway run at The Players Theatre
Nominated: Off-Broadway Alliance Award, Best New Musical
Winner: MITF Awards (Most Commercially Successful Production, Best Leading Actor)
JANE
Musical based on the life of Jane Goodall, exploring discovery, connection, and the relationship between humans and the natural world.
Developed for large-scale staging with movement and puppetry
Focused on ensemble-driven storytelling and visual performance