I studied composition and orchestration at The Juilliard School. I write classical music and music for my own lyrics in various styles. I've made my living as a writer and write librettos for the theater. Six of the musicals I provided the book and lyrics to have been produced Off-Broadway. My latest one, Living in a Musical, received a rave review in The Village Voice: "Living in a Musical—the sixth collaboration by Mark Marcante (director), Tom Attea (book and lyrics), and Arthur Abrams(score)—is as appealing and enjoyable as the vintage glass bottles of Coca-Cola in its lead character's fridge ... Naturally wholesome but nonetheless hilarious, Living in a Musical is plain and simply charming." The Village Voice, Leslie Minora, Tuesday, Mar 9 2010