Preston Max Allen
Preston Max Allen
Preston Max Allen is an American composer, lyricist, and writer known for writing the book, music, and lyrics of the 2019 Off-Broadway musical We Are The Tigers.[1]
Early life and education
Allen was born and raised in Texas.[2] In high school, Allen played the role of Ilona in She Loves Me, for which he earned a nomination for a Betty Buckley Award, a regional high school theatre award.[1]
After high school, Allen moved to the Chicago area to stay close to family.[1] There he graduated from The Second City Chicago Comedy Studies Program and attended Columbia College Chicago where he graduated in 2013 with a B.A. in Acting.[3][4] During his studies, he came to the realization that he no longer desired to perform, and instead focussed on his passion for writing material for his female peers and classmates.[1]
Personal life
After graduating from college, Allen moved to New York City for seven years before returning to Chicago.[1] He lives with his cat, Hero.[3]
Allen is openly trans masculine and came to understand and accept his trans identity in tandem with the development of We Are The Tigers.[1] Allen is a member of the Ars Nova Play Group and the Writers Guild of America East.[3]
Works
Musical Theatre
Unless otherwise marked, book, music, and lyrics by Allen.
- My Gay Killer Husband: A Lifetime Original Musical (2014), book by Allen[5]
- We Are The Tigers (2015)[1]
- Franklin Pierce: Dragon Slayer (2016), book/lyrics by Allen[3]
- Remission (2016)[5]
- Carrie 2: The Rage (An Unauthorized Musical Parody) (2017)[3]
- Agent 355 (2017)[3]
- Bradical and the Pink Socks (2020), music/lyrics by Allen[3]
- A Very Netflix Christmas Musical: Now Streaming Live! (2020), music/lyrics by Allen[6]
- Amy Adams Wins an Oscar (2021), music/lyrics by Allen[6]
- Krisis Kids Adventure Wilderness Camp (2022)[6]
- Never Better (2024)[1][3]
Non-Musical Plays
Other Works
- A Place For Us: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary Artists in Musical Theatre (2021), concert event, created/co-produced by Allen[6][7]
- The Hunted: Encore (2016-) webseries, music/lyrics by Allen[3]
Awards and Distinctions
- Ovation Awards for We Are The Tigers (2016) - Winner, Best Lyrics/Composition for an Original Musical[3]
- Joseph Jefferson Award for Carrie 2: The Rage (An Unauthorized Musical Parody) (2017) - Nominee, Best New Musical[3]
- Marion Fellowship Award for Agent 355 (2017) - with co-book/dramaturg Jessica Kahkoska[3]
- Jonathan Larson Grant (2023) - Finalist[6]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 https://playbill.com/article/how-preston-max-allen-came-into-his-identity-as-a-musical-theatre-writer-and-a-proud-trans-man
- ↑ "THEATER 'Never Better' scribe Preston Max Allen writes about a complicated world". 9 October 2024.
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 "New Composer Spotlight: Preston Max Allen". 18 February 2019.
- ↑ "Columbia College Chicago Theatre Alum Preston Max Allen's Musical 'We Are the Tigers' Joins Broadway Licensing Global Catalogue | Theatre Department: The Green Room".
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Preston Max Allen theatre profile".
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 "Preston Max Allen".
- ↑ https://www.theatermania.com/new-york-city-theater/news/preston-max-allen-discovering-joy-representation_92446.html/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=28jun2021
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