Composer and Co-Writer

ruben estevez

Ruben Estevez’s latest creative venture, Plane Jane, showcases his remarkable ability to merge music with storytelling. As the composer and co-writer of the script, Ruben brings to life the story of two flight attendants navigating change and personal growth amidst the chaos of a newly rebranded airline. With its dynamic characters and emotional depth, Plane Jane exemplifies his passion for both music and narrative.

Before Plane Jane, Ruben had already made a name for himself in the music world. After moving to Nashville from his hometown of Houston, Texas, Ruben's songwriting talents earned him a publishing deal with Word Records and success in both the Contemporary Christian and Country music scenes. His song "Lie" was featured on Tracy Lawrence’s Headlights, Taillights and Radios album and became his third single in early 2014.

In recent years, Ruben expanded his creative repertoire by venturing into the world of musical theater. His first musical, Marcos, is a deeply personal story inspired by his experiences growing up as a closeted gay man in the 1970s and 80s in Texas. His second work, HAUNT, set to debut this Spring, is a mysterious and whimsical tale of a young woman who unknowingly moves into a haunted apartment. Both musicals reflect Ruben's talent for weaving personal stories with compelling melodies.

Now, with Plane Jane in full swing, Ruben continues to push the boundaries of his creativity, exploring the intersection of music and narrative with the same passion that has defined his entire career.

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Writer and Co-Composer

charles royce

Charles Royce’s latest endeavor, Plane Jane, marks his foray into the world of musical storytelling as both the writer and co-composer. Collaborating with his longtime friend Ruben Estevez, Charles was selected to bring his expertise to the script for this heartfelt musical about two flight attendants on a journey of self-discovery. 

Thanks in part to Royce’s contribution, Plane Jane blends humor and emotional depth as it navigates themes of personal transformation and resilience. “It’s my favorite and most rewarding work I’ve been a part of thus far in my career, and I love Ruben for asking me to join him,” says Royce.

Beyond his work on Plane Jane, Charles has built a successful career as an author, screenwriter, and creative director. Best known for his mystery and suspense trilogy, The Naive Series, he has also worked as a creative director at Variety Magazine in Los Angeles. His versatility extends to screenwriting, where he has co-written five screenplays, including Pretense, a legal thriller based on his debut novel, and Reel, the magical story of a family fractured by tragedy and reunited through the imagination of a seven-year-old boy.  Reel is currently in pre-production.

Residing in Nashville, Tennessee, with his partner of ten years, Charles continues to explore new creative horizons, with Plane Jane representing a natural evolution of his storytelling talents across multiple mediums.

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