Composer | Lyricist | Dramatist
Jessica Strongwater is a New York-based composer, lyricist, and dramatist dedicated to capturing the heart and humor of the human experience.
With a background spanning broadcast journalism, film, international aviation, and musical theater, she brings a uniquely global perspective to every project she touches.
Jessica’s creative journey began at Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, where she studied the art of storytelling across film and television.
The Horizon
Globally In-Tune
A decade working in the sky has taught me that while languages may change from place to place, art is the universal mother tongue. Whether it is a mural echoed from San Diego to Beijing or a melody shared between friends in Fiji and Spain, art eliminates distance.
Learning how to navigate through 38 countries—from neon mega-cities to the silent tundra— has been a masterclass in humility. You master how to be a guest: to listen, to adapt, and to shed the ignorance that distance tends to nurture.
With over five million miles under my belt, I have been granted an abundance of perspective; while the world is vast, what truly matters is intimate—family, roots, and the weight of a hometown. Today, I translate that widened lens into storytelling, building a bridge between the world I’ve absorbed and the stage.
The Heart
Anchored in Sincerity
I create to add joy and hope to the world. My work is defined by intentional sincerity—a feminine, romantic lens that prioritizes heart-on-sleeve honesty. I believe in stories that offer a hand to hold, creating a safe place for an audience to land amidst the noise.
I believe the most profound theater is the kind that leaves the audience better than it found them. Whether through a sweeping eleven o’clock number or a quiet moment of realization, I aim to capture the beauty in the human experience.
My mission is to translate a decade of global perspective into character-driven storytelling that celebrates connection over cynicism.
The Wit
Surprising and New
Comedy isn't just a service I practice; it’s a genetic obligation. I was raised by people who walk through life with comedy embedded in their marrow—vibrant, unique characters who lived every moment with the speed and sharp-witted comfort of a master class in stand-up.
Growing up, I witnessed the power of a perfectly timed line to turn chaos into connection. They taught me a beautiful way to navigate the world: you can almost always find the humor in the mess of life.
Today, I strive to live up to that mastery by writing that same speed into my lyrics and scripts, closing the gap between the performer on the stage and the stranger in the seat—because the fastest way to a heart is through a laugh.