AFterthought
NYC-BASED PRODUCTION
Entertainment & performanace
media company
Founded by Aidan S. Wells - an NYC-based music director, pianist, photographer/videographer, and producer, AfterThought Production was established to be an umbrella entity housing cabaret productions, media services, and a number of other projects, workshops, and masterclasses.
CURRENT PROJECTS
TRIPLE THREAT
Your chance to experience the heartfelt magic of three indie-pop icons like never before has arrived. On April 29th, the Triple Threat series has its debut as we dive into the worlds of Maggie Rogers, Gracie Abrams, and Lizzy McAlpine’s catalogues. Maggie is known for her ethereal sound and emotionally charged performances. A master of vulnerability, Gracie Abrams delivers deeply personal lyrics with a voice that’s equal parts tender and haunting. Lizzy McAlpine’s intricate storytelling and lush vocal arrangements set her apart as a true indie-pop innovator.
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PAST PROJECTS
Every project is conceived, rehearsed, and executed with the intent on building a more collaborative community - specifically focused on each individual involved feeling like the product best serves their unique artistic voice and perspective, whether thought the material, arrangement, location, theme, or style. AfterThought strives to raise the artistic expectations for even the smallest project by being creativity and people-focused, in an age where second-stage projects are becoming more and more product-focused.
KISS & TELL ‘25 :
A concert of tons of original songs related to love, good and bad.
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NAUGHTY & NICE :
A concert of classic holiday tunes both wholesome and playful, with a range of voices and styles.
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FANTOM:
An original devised musical experience as a group travels through magical woods, and time. - see more here
TO LIFE: HANUKKAH EDITION:
A concert of pop ballads and bangers to celebrate the heartbreak of valentine’s with some of NYC top young artists - see more here
kiss & tell ‘24:
A concert of pop ballads and bangers to celebrate the heartbreak of valentine’s with some of NYC top young artists - see more here
SLEIGHS OF THE SEASON ‘24:
Another year of jazzy twist on holiday classics featuring some of the best young cabaret jazz artists alongside Aidan S. Wells. - see more here
Murder? Mystery? Mother’s Day? And More!:
A premiere cabaret of its kind - this was the first of AfterThought’s devised cabarets. The performance consisted of an entirely original plot and new jazz arrangements of classic musical theatre songs to tell a murder mystery story in a sung-through cabaret format.
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The Music of Larson & Sheik:
A cabaret in collaboration with That Nameless Theatre Company that celebrates the early integration of 90’s and early 2000’s rock into musical theatre with titans Jonathan Larson and Duncan sheik with an all-star cast or killer vocalists. - see more here
ALMOST THERE :
A cabaret outlining the journey to and through graduate school from some of NYU Steinhardt’s finest. - see more here
the music of steven universe:
A concept cabaret of songs from the hit animated series at Green Room 42 and then at the iconic 54 Below - see more here
To Life!:
A concert of songs by jewish composers for musical theatre sung by some of the city’s brightest jewish performers - see more here
SLEIGHS OF THE SEASON ‘23:
A concert of jazzy Christmas carols with original arrangements by Aidan S. Wells alongside a cast of talented singers - see more here
APARTMENT SESSIONS:
Pilot - Pocket Sessions, Themed Sessions, Solo Sessions, etc.