About Me

Carter Perryman (he/him) is a pianist originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre Accompanying at Shenandoah University, under the tutelage of legendary Broadway music director, Patrick S. Brady. In addition to accompanying and music direction, Carter is also a skilled arranger, orchestrator, music copyist and keyboard programmer, and plays organ, accordion, and drums. At Shenandoah Conservatory, he’s had the privilege of working on SPAMALOT, WAITRESS (Collegiate Premiere), LEGALLY BLONDE, and PIPPIN. This past summer he was the Music Direction Apprentice at Theatre Aspen in Aspen, Colorado. There he worked on MAMMA MIA! and was Music Director for the Cabaret “Come Together: A Celebration of the Beatles”. Carter has also worked on professional, community, and high school theatrical productions such as FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, 9 TO 5, SOMETHING ROTTEN!, GODSPELL, YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN, THEORY OF RELATIVITY, CHICAGO, and others.

Carter also composed the score for the film The Prowl, directed by Cole Knight. Perryman’s score earned him a Nomination for Best Score at the Virginia Emerging Filmmakers Festival in 2025.

Artist Statement

As an artist, I strive to be part of collaborative art that changes people. Art in the theatre is an experience, and everyone, no matter their background, deserves one of a high quality and caliper. I believe art and music changes each person in a different way. Sometimes, it is in a manner devised specifically as the message of a specific work. Other times, it is joy from pure entertainment or comedy.

Musical Theatre as art is a transformative experience, with a deeply effective tradition of promoting some kind of change inside the audience. I also stand firm in upholding the tradition of the American Musical, and respecting the human element which makes it so successful. As the industry and art-form of the musical continues to evolve, I will look to preserve and continually integrate the traditions that make it so amazing, while also welcoming new innovation.

I believe that just as music supports the themes of a musical, it also supports us throughout our lives. I wish to continue the creation of music for as long as possible, to support people in as many ways as I can. As someone wise I know once said, "The best music, is Live music!"

What are people saying about Carter?

“In addition to his versatility at the keys, his deep knowledge of keyboards and synthesis, as well as experience arranging and orchestrating make Carter a multifaceted musician whose skillset perfectly fits the needs of music directors in today’s theater world.”- Connor Crotzer Scartascini, Music Director

“Carter’s many talents extend not only to his wonderfully sensitive piano playing but to all musical matters related to musical theatre: conducting, arranging, copying, coaching, synth programming – the list goes on and on. I have no doubt a major career awaits this highly impressive young man.” – Patrick S. Brady, Professor of Theatre at Shenandoah University

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