Zareh Artinian (he/him) is a playwright and published author who has had three shows produced in and around Boston, Mass. A member of the Dramatists Guild, Zareh’s most recent work-in-progress is writing the book for a two-act musical called The Glassblower’s Daughter. He also created an original translation and adaptation of The Canterbury Tales: A Childe’s Tale as a commissioned piece of children's theatre for the Revels of Watertown, Mass., and wrote the book for Beneath the Skin, a musical commissioned by Athena Louise Hyacinth Productions to tell the story of a woman dealing with mental illness and the de-stigmatization of asking for help. Zareh has published over a dozen short stories for middle school readers. His work appeals to both children and adults. Zareh has taught various writing and media courses at Emerson College, Sacred Heart University, and Eastern Nazarene College. He has a B.S. from St. Joseph’s College and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Emerson College. An experienced editor, writer, and producer in a variety of media, Zareh believes that theatre has the potential to inspire and create opportunities for dialogue about many important issues we face today.