Sound Mind - September 17 - September 20, 2026
KOTA Productions
Crew Who's Who
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Sheryl Berk
Books & Lyrics
Sheryl is an eight-time New York Times bestselling author, celebrity ghostwriter, playwright, and screenwriter. The founding editor-in-chief of Life & Style Weekly, she has spent more than 30 years covering Hollywood, the entertainment industry, and Broadway. She began her career at Theater Week/InTheatre Magazine and later served as senior entertainment editor for McCall’s Magazine and A&E Biography. Her theatrical work includes an award-winning NYMF production and several works licensed by Concord Theatricals. Her #1 bestseller Soul Surfer was adapted into a major motion picture. She is a member of ASCAP, Maestras, NAMFT, The Drama League, and Dramatists Guild. SherylBerk.com
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Ray Andersen
Music & Lyrics
Ray has spent more than 30 years writing and performing music for children and families as mr. RAY, creating songs centered on kindness, inclusion, creativity, and healthy living. His career has also included performing with Bruce Springsteen, Chuck Berry, Meat Loaf, and other major artists, as well as composing and producing music for television and film. In 2021, he was appointed a United Nations NGO Representative of Pathways To Peace for his work using music to inspire children. SOUND MIND is his second musical collaboration with Sheryl Berk, following Kalien The Alien. RayAndersen.com
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Laura Luc
Producer
Laura is a bicoastal producer and performance coach working across theatre, TV, film, and opera. She founded KOTA over 20 years ago, with NYC credits including A Little Princess, Disney’s Camp Rock and High School Musical, Annie Warbucks, Number the Stars, Madeline’s Christmas, and Dance Divas. She is also the creator and producer of Lyrics for Life, supporting mental health awareness. Her work includes projects with Disney, Netflix, NBCUniversal, The Met Opera, American Ballet Theatre, and English National Opera. Laura holds a Drama degree from Ithaca College and an MBA with honors from Boston University. LauraLuc.com
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