About
Derek Brooker is a Sonoma County based musician specializing in guitar, mandolin, banjo, resonator, and slide. Derek has a Bachelor of Arts in Music from San Francisco State University. He has supported pit orchestras for musicals in San Francisco and the greater Bay Area since 2003.
Most recently, Derek was included in the orchestras of: “Kinky Boots”, produced by Mountain Play, Throckmorton Theater’s production of “Fiddler on the Roof,” Ray of Light Theaters “Everybody’s Talking about Jaimie,” and “Evita” at the SF Playhouse through July. Autumn 2024 is the season of pink and pie! He was back performing “Legally Blonde” with Ray of Light Theater for September and then with YMTC in October. He travelled for many months in 2023 on the “Legally Blonde” national tour with Big League Productions. From November 2024 through February 2025, he will be part of the orchestra at the SF Playhouse for “The Waitress.” You can also find him playing guitar at clubs and bars whenever he gets the chance.