Van Dean

His work as a producer spans Broadway, Off-Broadway, national tours, concerts, films, and benefit projects.

[16] Van was integral in the formation of NewArts (previously the 12.14 Foundation), an organization created in 2013 to provide an artistic community for healing in Newtown, CT.[17] With NewArts, he co-produced local productions of Seussical The Musical,[18] A ROCKIN' Midsummer Night's Dream, and 101 Dalmatians: The Musical.

[19] He also collaborated on Liberty Smith, The Lion King Jr, School of Rock (Youth Production), The Wizard of Oz, Newsies, and Matilda.

[22] Van was a Producer of "What the World Needs Now is Love," a single to benefit the Orlando community in the wake of the Pulse nightclub tragedy.

[24] With Broadway Records, Van released "I Have a Voice," a single to raise awareness about the anti-bullying efforts of www.NoBully.org.

[25][26] Van also produced the new Broadway United music video of "We are The World" to spread a message of community.