Jim Schmitt

Jim Schmitt is music director for TYKES (Theatre Young Kids Enjoy) in Rochester, NY. In addition to his work there, he freelances as Music Director/Accompanist/Composer/Arranger for a number of other theatrical organizations, including the Rochester Broadway Theatre League, Geva Theatre Center, and Center Stage. In addition to his work with SJ Henschel on Gotta Dance!, Jim has collaborated with his partner/wife, Debbie, on several musicals including: Gettysburg: The True And Free, The Last Musketeer, This Man, King David and others. He is recipient of numerous awards for his composition work, notably from TANYS (Theatre Association of New York), The Genesee Regional Arts Council (New York), and several Ava Awards for his work on the series A Simple Ode.