ABOUT GLENN SEVEN ALLEN
Glenn Seven Allen is a respected professional actor, singer, and instructor in New York City. He has been nominated for a Helen Hayes award for Best Actor as Clifford Bradshaw in CABARET at Arena Stage in Washington D.C. under the direction of Molly Smith. Favorite roles include playing Edward Rutledge in 1776 at the Goodspeed Opera House and A FINE AND PRIVATE PLACE at the York Theatre opposite Christiane Noll. On-Broadway he appeared in THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA at Lincoln Center, understudying the roles of Fabrizio and Giuseppe. Previously, he originated the role of Giuseppe in pre-Broadway productions of ...PIAZZA at the Goodman and Initman Theatres. He also starred in KNB in the New York International Fringe Festival produced by Gorilla Rep. Regional credits include playing Pontius Pilate in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (North Carolina Theatre) and Frederic in THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE (Utah Shakespeare Festival). Other credits include JULIUS CEASAR (Utah Shakespeare Festival), THE ARK (Village Theatre), LIGIEA (Aspen Music Festival), A MICHIGAN MAN (Solo Show-On The Boards), and THE STUDENT PRINCE (Papermill Playhouse) and MRS. BROMLEY (Harold Clurman Theatre). Mr. Allen is grateful to have worked with directors such as Craig Lucas, Jon Jory, Bartlett Sher, Molly Smith, Gabriel Barre, Lisa Peterson, Rob Ruggiero, Rebecca Brown, and Jerry Manning.
His film/television credits include appearances on AS THE WORLD TURNS as Dr. Joshua and as himself on MTV performing ‘Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go’.
He has performed in concerts at The Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center's American Songbook (Casino Paradise), Symphony Space, The NY Historical Society, Joe's Pub, Broadway High Note, and the Ars Nova Broadway Spotlight.
Mr. Allen is a teaching associate and artist at Collaborative Arts Project 21 (Cap21/NYU). He has also taught acting at the University of Washington. In addition, runs a highly-regarded voice studio with students appearing in leading roles On-Broadway in productions including SOUTH PACIFIC, PAL JOEY, THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, HAIRSPRAY, SWEENEY TODD, and SHREK. Several of his students have earned Tony-Award nominations for their performances.
His training includes an MFA in Acting from the University of Washington’s Professional Actor Training Program and a BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Michigan. Previously, he attended the Interlochen International Arts Camp. He has studied singing with Arthur Levy, Mark Oswald, Scott Murphree, Julian Patrick, and George Shirley. Acting teachers include Jon Jory, Michael Miller, Scott Freeman, Jed Diamond, Mark Jenkins, Steve Pearson, Robyn Hunt, and Cathy Madden. He is a member of the New York Singing Teachers Association (NYSTA), Actors’ Equity Association, and AFTRA. Mr. Allen is a trained operatic tenor, and will make his recital debut this fall at Carnegie Hall singing works by composer Glen Roven.
A native Michigander, he is a life-long summer resident of Mackinac Island, and is happily married with two children. He is the proud namesake of his Grandfather, Judge Glenn Seven Allen, Jr.