Max Vernon (born May 24, 1988) is an American performer, songwriter, and playwright from

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, currently living and performing in

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, where they attended

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. Best known for their work in musical theatre; their musicals include '' The View UpStairs'', ''

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'', and The Tattooed Lady.

Theatre

Max Vernon's original musicals include ''WIRED'' (music, lyrics, book;

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), '' The View UpStairs'' (music, lyrics, book;

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, Culture Project) - inspired by the UpStairs Lounge arson attack, ''30 Million'' (music, lyrics; book by Jason Kim; Keen Company), ''

'' (music, lyrics; book by Jason Kim; Ars Nova), and ''The Tattooed Lady'' (music, lyrics, book;

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). The ''View UpStairs'' has received numerous regional productions since its original Off-Broadway run, including London (Soho Theatre), Richmond, Chicago, Sydney (

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), Los Angeles (

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), San Francisco (

New Conservatory Theatre Center The New Conservatory Theatre Center (NCTC) is a not-for-profit theatre company located in the Civic Center neighborhood at 25 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, California. NCTC showcases a Pride Season, an In-Concert/Cabaret Series, Family Mati ...

), Boston, Atlanta, Dallas, and Columbus, among others. The piece is published by

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, and the original cast album was released on Broadway Records.

Discography

All credits are adapted from the

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Songwriting credits

Award and nominations

References

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