NEW COMPOSER SPOTLIGHT: PRESTON MAX ALLEN
Preston Max Allen is a trans masculine writer based in New York City. His work has been featured at the New Amsterdam Theatre, Lincoln Center, New York Musical Festival, Signature Theatre, Musical Theatre Factory, Feinstein's/54 Below, Joe's Pub, York Theatre ("Tune In Time" winner), Gallery Players, and Lululemon (it’s a long story). Preston conceived and wrote book, music, and lyrics for WE ARE THE TIGERS (UPCOMING: Theatre 80; L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation winner for Best Lyrics/Composition, nominee for Best Production), NEVER BETTER (NYMF Developmental Reading Series), and THE RAGE: CARRIE 2, AN UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY (Jeff Nominee, Best Musical/Underscore Theatre). Additional projects include music/lyrics/book for AGENT 355 (dramaturg/co-book Jessica Kahkoska, Marion Fellowship Award Winner), book/lyrics for FRANKLIN PIERCE: DRAGON SLAYER (composer Will Buck, Sound Bites 4.0 Selection), music/lyrics for BRADICAL AND THE PINK SOCKS, and music/lyrics for THE HUNTED: ENCORE (LA Webfest Outstanding Score). Preston is a member of the Ars Nova Play Group (2019/20), graduate of the Second City Chicago Comedy Studies Program, and an alum of the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theater Workshop. Above all, he is the proud father to his cat, Hero. Constantly on Twitter and Instagram @prestonmaxallen
FEATURED SONGS
(ALL AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT https://www.prestonmaxallen.com/sheet-music.html)
“I Don’t Care” - Inspired by the 2001 cult film LOST AND DELIRIOUS, a young woman finds herself torn between a secret relationship with her almost-girlfriend and her reputation among homophobic friends and family. (FEMALE SOLO)
“Try” - a cut song from NEVER BETTER, a college student attempts to convince her room mate to leave the apartment during a particularly difficult time. (FEMALE SOLO)
“The Worst Guy” - from GLITTER CITY, a potential super villain / boy band member uses his group’s final performance on a reality competition to convince his crush he’s got a heart of gold. (MALE SOLO)
“Please Know” - a cut song from NEVER BETTER, a couple shares how their struggles with cancer and recovery have strengthened their relationship. (MALE/MALE DUET)
“Skype Tomorrow” - from WE ARE THE TIGERS, a high school junior fears for the future of her relationship with her best friend who’s graduating a year before her. (FEMALE/FEMALE DUET)
“Mattie’s Lament” - from WE ARE THE TIGERS, after a cheerleading sleepover ends with three people mysteriously murdered, the youngest member of the Tigers - who got blackout drunk during a game of truth or dare - wakes up to discover her team has framed her for the deaths. Now in prison, she questions the events of the night. (FEMALE SOLO)
“Valentine” - from NEVER BETTER, a young widow reflects on her time with her husband before, during, and after his battle with cancer. (FEMALE SOLO)
“Stay” - from NEVER BETTER, college junior Davy revisits a children’s story she wrote in high school that turns out to be quite personal. (FEMALE SOLO)
“Snapchat Bitch” - a stand alone song that’s really just about read receipt rage! (FEMALE SOLO)
WE ARE THE TIGERS
Preston’s new musical WE ARE THE TIGERS begins performances 2/7 at Theatre 80 on St. Marks Place (and is choreographed by ACTOR THERAPY alum Katherine Roarty!) For tickets, check out www.tigersmusical.com or TodayTix, and follow them on instagram @tigersmusical
