Collaborations
The Artificial Woman
“The Artificial Woman” is a two act musical based on historical characters and events. Set in so called “ Golden Age Vienna,” the play focuses on the tempestuous, three year relationship between Austrian expressionist artist Oska Kokoschka and Alma Mahler, a composer and widow of Gustav Mahler.
Steve Gunderson and Amy Gerstler on their musical play in progress.
Steve Gunderson ( co-writer, composer) created off broadway’s critically acclaimed “Back to Bacharach & David,” directed by Kathy Najimy. He also co-wrote the score for “Suds”, which had dozens of regional productions worldwide.
Amy Gerstler is a writer of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, art criticism and journalism. She has published thirteen books of poems. A children’s book and several collaborative artists books. “Index of Women,” her most recent book of poems was published by Penguin Random House in 2021.