Stephen Gashler

Filmmaker | Composer | Writer | Producer | Director

Stephen Gashler

Stephen Gashler is an award-winning author, playwright, composer, producer, director, filmmaker, and storyteller. Through his production company, Great Hall Theatrical Experiences, he has produced over 60 live theatrical events, including mainstage shows, youth theatre, arts festivals, concerts, and more. His works have been featured at theaters and schools throughout the U.S. His YouTube channel ("The Gashler Family") has had over 16 million views, and he's been featured in magazines, such as Utah Valley's Fabulous 40. As a storyteller, he's won first place at the National Storytelling Slam among many other awards.

Film/Theatre Scoring Demo Reel

Mixed Genre Composing Demo Reel

Orchestrations by Stephen Gashler, Melodies by Stephen Gashler and Louise Stapley Johnson.

Filmmaking Demo Reel

Best Composer
2023
Valhalla
Local Theatre Awards
Best Writer
2023
Valhalla
Local Theatre Awards
Best Production
2023
Valhalla
Local Theatre Awards
Best Composer
2022
Composer
Angelus Awards
Best Production
2022
A Krampus Karol
Angelus Awards
Best Production
2021
A Krampus Karol
Angelus Awards
1st Place
2018
Utah's Hauntings
1st Place
2016
Utah Hauntings
1st Place
2014
National Storytelling
Network Slam

As Featured In:

Discography

  • Gerd and the Goose Girl
    2023: Gerd and the Goose Girl
    (orchestrator)
  • Valhalla 2023 Live at the Angelus
    2023: Valhalla 2023 Live at the Angelus
    (composer, orchestrator)
  • Gideon Versus the Gods of Cool
    2022: Gideon Versus the Gods of Cool
    (composer, orchestrator)
  • A Krampus Karol
    2021: A Krampus Karol
    (composer, orchestrator)
  • The Lady of Sherwood (co-composer, orchestrator)
    2021: The Lady of Sherwood (co-composer, orchestrator)
    (co-composer, orchestrator)
  • Valhalla | A Viking Rock Opera
    2017: Valhalla | A Viking Rock Opera
    (composer, orchestrator)
  • Take My Death Away | A Halloween Musical
    2016: Take My Death Away | A Halloween Musical
    (composer, orchestrator)
  • Bums! the Musical
    2015: Bums! the Musical
    (composer, orchestrator)
  • 2010: The Bent Sword
    (composer, orchestrator)

47 Customer Reviews

  • Stephen is a very talented composer, pushing both narrative and character forward in effortlessly engaging sound. Because of his skill, I knew he would excel at orchestrating my original compositions for my musical "Gerd and the Goose Girl." Collaborating with him was a breeze.The final product is thrilling, theatrical, and epic in scope, exactly what I was going for in my Norse mythology- fairy tale - historical blend. I would definitely work with him again, both as an actor and composer.
    Louise Johnson
  • The live guitar music was amazing. My whole family enjoyed the adventure.
    Lisa P.
  • The songs haven’t left my head since!
    Sher V.
  • The music was awesome!
    Robin H.
  • The music was on point. I’ve already referred several friends.
    Aaron Ferguson
  • The story and music ... are GREAT!!! The Vikings playing the electric guitars are AWESOME!!!
    Diane Adams
  • The music is awesome every year!
    R. Peterson
  • Gideon Versus the Gods of Cool had fun music and a cute story.
    Melissa A.
  • The music was quite excellent.
    James A.
  • The music was catchy.
    Jade Higley
  • The music is catchy and well written!
    Jaycie S.
  • I liked the music.
    Ruth H.
  • I loved the music.
    Sarah A.
  • The music and talent was incredible.
    Ashley Flowers
  • The music was fun and varied.
    Jade Higley
  • A Krampus Karol has such great music! Fun humor
    Amanda H.
  • I loved the music.
    Steve Whitehead
  • The music was great.
    Tina Y.
  • I love the story and the music of Take My Death Away so much.
    Kirsten F.
  • I love the music!!!!
    Rachael Gibson
  • I loved the music and the story [of Take My Death Away].
    Hayley M.
  • [Valhalla] was such a fun show. I really enjoyed the music.
    Myra K.
  • [Valhalla is] truly an outstanding show. The live instruments were marvelous and the energy of the music was totally unique!
    Nate Worlton
  • The music [in Valhalla] was awesome
    Alise N.
  • [Valhalla has] some great music.
    J.C.
  • I loved the original music [in Valhalla].
    Keira W.
  • Loved the music [in Valhalla].
    William Boardman
  • The music was awesome and the instrumentation very catchy and consistent; we didn’t feel like any track got left in the dust, though we did have a couple favorites.
    Michael L.
  • I loved the lively, entertaining music.
    April D. J.
  • [Valhalla] had some rocking music!
    Amanda Featherstone
  • [Valhalla has] great music and an interesting story.
    Steven M.
  • [Valhalla] is just so much fun, every time. The music is fantastic (it's the only CD I own, and it lives in my car player).
    Katy M.
  • [Valhalla] has great music.
    Michelle A.
  • The story line [of Valhalla was] entertaining and enjoyable as told through fresh and original music and lyrics.
    Becky Welch
  • [Valhalla has] great music and story!! Such a fun experience!!!
    R. C. Peterson
  • I love EVERYTHING [in Valhalla]! The music is great and the story is fantastic! I love singing along
    Brooklyn B.
  • [Valhalla] just keeps getting better and better. I loved the live music. The Thor song was really cool!
    Cynthia C.
  • My friends and I go to Valhalla every year (this was my 3rd year, their 4th). The music is delightfully fun (the album lives in my car's stereo).
    John M.
  • The whole performance [of Valhalla] was so good that I went three times. The Music was amazing, especially "We Are the Slain" and the last song before the encore.
    Michael P. Shanklin
  • I have been to Valhalla every year since the beginning. I love the different musical styles that make Valhalla special. Well done!
    Alicia Leitch
  • I freaking loved everything about [Valhalla]!!! I wish the music was on Spotify, because I would listen to it all the freaking time!!! The shredding was so great, and Mary’s voice was literally like listening to an angel.
    Eric Davis
  • I loved the 80’s music [in Gideon Versus the Gods of Cool]! Loved the retro feel.
    Lisa King
  • The music [in Gideon Versus the Gods of Cool] was fun. I am a child of the 1980s, and I loved how the songs were inspired by popular 80s songs.
    Maren M.
  • The music in [Gideon Versus the Gods of Cool] was so so good.
    Jenna R.
  • The Gashler Team are wonderfully talented.
    Kevin S. Cottrell
  • Absolutely loved [The Lady of Sherwood]! Loved the story, Stephen Gashler is an amazing playwright/composer! Everyone had beautiful voices, the songs were beautiful. ... Will recommend to everyone I know!
    Kim Meyer
  • Stephen Gashler has an incredible imagination and an extremely fun way of telling stories.
    William McAllister