Justino Antonio Tesoro

Justino Tesoro is a New York–based composer, lyricist, and performer whose work blends theatricality, humor, and heartfelt perspective. A graduate of Wagner College and Berklee NYC, his music and performances have been featured at Carnegie Hall (Transport Group), Sony Music Hall, Green Room 42, Lincoln Center, Don’t Tell Mama, and The Triad. Justino is a proud member of the Dramatist Guild, co-founder of Punch-Up! Theatre Co..

Growing up queer and on the autism spectrum, Justino brings a singular lens to his storytelling; celebrating individuality through melody and mischief. His works focus on those who feel “othered” and how the misunderstood can find community in unlikely places. Justino’s current works include MARLISE! (Berklee NYC), and June Moon (NYPL at Lincoln Center). He is currently developing two new works, Out of BODY Out of MIND, and Angry Old People. His Music Directing Credits include Spongebob Jr. (Gateway Playhouse), Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (SSTE), June Moon (NYPL at Lincoln Center).

justinotesoro.com

Instagram: @justino_tesoro

Tiktok: @justino_tesoro (19k followers)

A young man with dark, curly hair and a mustache, dressed in a brown corduroy blazer and black shirt, smiling warmly and sitting with his arms crossed against a plain brown background.
Portrait of a young man with curly hair, mustache, and earrings, wearing a denim jacket and black shirt, standing against an orange background.
A young man with curly dark hair, light skin, and a mustache, wearing a black sweater, sitting on a wooden chair against a plain, warm-toned background, looking at the camera with a slight smile.
A young man with dark curly hair, light skin, blue eyes, and a mustache, smiling openly, wearing a red leather jacket over a black shirt, against an orange background.
A young man with dark curly hair, blue eyes, a mustache, and earrings, smiling mildly, wearing a sweater over a collared shirt, against a blue background.
A man with long, curly dark hair, light skin, blue eyes, and a mustache, wearing a black turtleneck sweater, smiling with his mouth open, against a brown background.