David Gosz and Leo Fotos are musical theatre creators based in Chicago and New York City. They are members of the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop and former members of the Theatre Now New York International Writers Lab.

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Their original musical, TRU, was a finalist for the 2017 New York Musical Festival and debuted with the first ever sold-out run at the 2018 Chicago Musical Theatre Festival, where it took home 14 nominations and 2 awards for "Best Choreography" and "Best Music." TRU made its Official World Premiere in November 2019 at Stage 773. The musical has been praised and endorsed by organizations including The National Alliance on Mental Illness, The Kennedy Forum, Hope For The Day, and The Hope For Us Network for its impactful telling of the relationship between an individual and their mental illness. Seven songs from TRU are featured on an EP that is streaming on all major listening platforms.

 

The duo’s second major project, San — a musical based on the life of legendary Mardi Gras designer San Nicholas — is a 2026 Eugene O'Neill National Music Theater Conference Semi-Finalist. Chosen by and in collaboration with San Nicholas himself, Gosz & Fotos tell the untold story of the King of Mardi Gras. San was presented in concert at Broadway's 54 Below in October 2023 and at Le Petit Théâtre in New Orleans in February 2024 to usher in Mardi Gras and open an exhibit at The Louisiana State Museum's Presbytère titled "To Be A Star: the Carnival Costume Designs of San Nicholas.” San received development in August 2026 at New York City Center in partnership with Daisy Theatricals. 

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Original music by Gosz & Fotos was featured in the first commissioned TikTok musical For You, Paige as a part of TikTok’s #ProjectBroadway celebrating all things theater, musicals, and Broadway.

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It is the mission of Gosz & Fotos to create impactful, inspirational, and inclusive stories for all audiences.