Christopher John Baran (born February 13, 1990) is an American record producer and songwriter based in Los Angeles.
He is a founding member of theatre company Woolf and the Wondershow and co-writer, creator, and producer of their Los Angeles future theater musical CAGES.
Baran is originally from Melville, New York, where he took an early interest in music, learning several instruments and beginning his first band at 11, Kaution.
They began performing their future theater show CAGES in a converted warehouse in The Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles.
[8] CAGES has been noted as an innovative experience that blends Broadway, pop music and film, and was called 'groundbreaking' by the Los Angeles Times.
"[10] Most recently, Baran executive produced Melanie Martinez's third album, PORTALS, which was released in 2023 and peaked at number two on the Billboard 200.
[13] Additionally in 2023, Baran founded his own production and publishing company, VAMP, focused on world-building and creating niches in the alternative genre.