Vine & Light

New musicals that illuminate hope and change.

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Premiere Edinburgh Festival ‘26

Antigone

Antigone the musical -reimagines the Greek tragedy through the activist and gay-rights upheaval of the late 1980s, driven by the emotional and theatrical pulse of Andrew Lippa’s music. 

Centered on Antigone’s fight for justice for her activist brother, whose political beliefs clash with the ruling regime, the musical unfolds in a world shaped by mounting pressure, humor, and uncompromising conviction. 

With four actors playing multiple roles, this new retelling blends dynamic storytelling, dance, and moments of audience participation with the exploration of themes of love, divided loyalties, political conviction, and the cost of moral courage.

Contact: ElizMcKoy@gmail.com or cell 510 501 4137. 


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Recent Works

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Photography by Ben Krantz

Bridges: A New Musical

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Becoming Robinhood

Photography by Ben Krantz

In 1965, a young woman boldly joined a march to fight for her civil rights. Decades later, another young woman faces her own battle for equality. As their stories collide across time and distance, each must come to terms with who she is in the context of a changing and complicated world. Full of soulful melodies, Bridges: A New Musical is an empowering story that explores our country’s past and present – how far we’ve come, how far we have to go, and the bridges we must cross to get there.

Director KAREN ALTREE PIEMME | Music Director DAVID AARON BROWN | Lyrics & Book CHERYL L. DAVIS | Composer DOUGLAS J. COHEN

Based on an original concept by ELIZABETH MCKOY

A joyous and inventive new musical that reimagines the legendary outlaw’s origin, Becoming Robin Hood premiered at Berkeley Playhouse as part of their 2022–23 season. This fresh take on the classic tale invites audiences into Sherwood Forest, where a group of unlikely characters — once hopeless citizens of Nottingham — step into the shoes of a daring hero determined to challenge injustice and redistribute wealth. With heart, humor, and a spirited sense of adventure, the show explores what it really means to be a hero, the strength of friendship, and the power of standing up for what’s right.

Our Mission

Vine & Light Productions creates new musicals that awaken emotion, inspire hope, and illuminate social questions that shape our world. 

Drawing from classic stories, myths, and history, we work with composers and lyricists to craft musicals that connect our past to our present in meaningful, resonant ways. 

Our productions offer stories of courage and possibility, brought to life through the collective artistry of musical theatre.


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About Elizabeth

I have been a theatre creator my entire life—beginning as a performer in NYC, and evolving into a teacher, director, and producer in the SF Bay Area.

I believe deeply in the power of collaboration and in creating work that awakens audiences toward curiosity, dialogue, and meaningful change.

In 2007 I became the Founding Artistic Director of Berkeley Playhouse, where I have led the commissioning, development, and production of 7 new musical theatre works, 2 of which have had full successful professional productions. Today, Berkeley Playhouse reaches more than 50,000 patrons annually and operates with an annual budget of approximately $2.8 million.

www. Berkeley playhouse.org


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