Adam Cates is a director of musicals, opera, & special events, a choreographer, an educator & a freelance writer. Residing in New York City, his work has been seen across the United States, Canada, Spain, & Argentina. As a co-book writer, Adam worked with Larry Grossman, Andrew Lippa, & director Kaitlin Hopkins to create THE WORLD ACCORDING TO SNOOPY, co-conceiving the piece (a revision of "Snoopy the Musical") and choreographing the premiere production for Theatre Under the Stars, Texas State University, & Theatre Aspen.