Sarah Sturdevant is a Los Angeles-based composer, violinist, singer, and songwriter. She specializes in writing and composing musicals, small ensemble and orchestral works, and scoring films. In October 2023, she premiered her first full-length original musical, The Seven Deadly Seas, at Occidental College to an audience of 200 people. In July 2026, she produced the show with Pacific Opera Project, selling out all three performances. Her other musicals include The Ten Toms of Dr. Styles with the book and lyrics by Frank Semerano. Sarah has also scored a handful of short films and has been a featured artist on pop albums and orchestral recordings. She is currently working on her next full-length musical titled Silver and Lead, a Western romance inspired by Spaghetti Westerns from the sixties and seventies.
Check out The Seven Deadly Seas Musical!
The Seven Deadly Seas Musical was premiered on October 14, 2023, at Occidental College with an audience of 200 people.
Discography
From 19th-century Romantic composers to rock bands of the 80s, Sarah is influenced by a wide variety of genres which is evident in her unique, dramatic, whimsical, and edgy style.
The Seven Deadly Seas
A swashbuckling love story between a pirate and a princess, threatened by a devilish captain and a power-hungry servant.
Silver and Lead
A love story between an outlaw and the mayor’s daughter. Inspired by Spaghetti Westerns from the 60s/70s.
The Ten Tombs of Dr. Styles
A comedy musical with a murder mystery plot revolving around the discovery of Ancient Egyptian tombs.
The Storm
A short film soundtrack for a post-apocalyptic drama/comedy about survivors racing to a space station.
Echoes of Comfort
A short film soundtrack for a drama about an individual grieving the loss of his mother and seeking solace in recreating his childhood haven.
Never Trust A King
A short film soundtrack for a thriller about a man drawn into a deadly game of chess where only one player can escape with their life.
Why Should We Hire You?
A short film soundtrack for a dystopian thriller/comedy about a candidate who faces the trials and tribulations of a job interview.