Zachary Ryan Allen was born on November 17, 1989, in Shelbyville, Indiana - the youngest child of John and Roxanne Allen. At only three weeks old, he made his stage debut as Jesus in First Baptist Church of Shelbyville's annul Christmas cantata. It would be another five years before Zachary would return to the stage and begin making regular appearances in school productions. Although Zach alw ays expressed natural talent and a passion to perform, it wasn't until middle school that the "acting bug" really caught on. He appeared in every drama production of his high school career, in many of which he played a leading role. It was also in high school that Zach began honing his skills as a singer. He was actively involved in Western High School's Robed Choir, for which he served as secretary and president during his junior and senior years, respectively. He also began formal voice training at this time. Inevitably, school performances were just not enough. Zachary made his community theatre debut at the age of 14 in Kokomo Civic Theatre's 2004 production of THE WIZARD OF OZ. He would go on to perform in many shows with the company and received a handful of awards including the Hugo DiSalvo Award, a four-year college scholarship, in 2008. In the intervening years, Zach performed with several other organizations including The Shelby Community Players, Muncie Civic Theatre, and Mainstage Theatre. During these years he also honed his craft at John Robert Powers Academy of Acting, Modeling, and Singing. For the past four years, Zachary has been studying theatre at Ball State University. This brought about great growth and opportunity. He appeared in several student productions and cabarets. However, one of the most notable achievements was his involvement in THE CIRCUS IN WINTER. Zachary appeared in both the original workshop/concert readings and the world premier production. He also appeared in the show at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival where the production took many awards including Outstanding New Musical.
Unique traits: Minor scar on left eyebrow. Easily concealed.
Monty Python's SPAMALOT
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Theater
by Muncie Civic Theatre/Paul Tavianini
Prince Herbert, et al
Xanadu
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Theater
by Mainstage Theatre / Tommy Thomas
Terpsicore/Hermes/Tubes Singer/Xanadu Patron/Siren
Les Misérables: In Concert
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Theater
by Ball State University / Alexandra Kocoshis
Marius Pontmercy
Legally Blonde: The Musical
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Theater
by Muncie Civic Theatre / Molly Casey
Carlos/Winthrop/Law Student/Bro
Les Misérables
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Theater
by Glenn Rhodes
M. Thénardier
The Comedy of Errors
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Theater
by Mainstage Theatre/Karen Sipes
The Courtezan
The Wizard of Oz 3D: 75th Anniversary Premiere at the Chinese Theatre
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Theater
by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
The Scarecrow
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
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Theater
by Mainstage Theatre/Roland van Horn
Adolfo Pirelli / Ensemble
Rocky Horror: 5th Anniversary
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Theater
by Ball State University
Dr. Frank N. Furter/Director
Shrek the Halls
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Theater
by Mainstage Theatre/Tommy Thomas
Wicked Witch
Willy Wonka
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Theater
by Mainstage Theatre / Jayna Friend
Willy Wonka / Candyman
Oklahoma!
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Theater
by Mainstage Theatre / Rick Vale
Will Parker
Little Shop of Horrors
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Film
by Mainstage Theatre / Bill Malone
Skip Snip / Understudy: Seymour Krelborn / Costume Designer
Annie
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Theater
by Muncie Central High School / Shana Hochstetler
Daniel "Rooster" Hannigan (Guest Artist)
The Rocky Horror Show
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Theater
by Ball State University
Dr. Frank N. Furter
The Circus in Winter (American College Theatre Festival Edition)
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Theater
by Ball State University / Beth Turcotte
Ensemble / Puppeteer
The Rocky Horror Show
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Music
by Ball State University
Dr. Frank N. Furter
A Christmas Carol
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Theater
by Madison Park
Second Spirit (Present)
The Circus in Winter (World Premier)
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Theater
by Ball State University / Beth Turcotte
Ensemble / Puppeteer
The Wizard of Oz
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Hosting
by Mainstage Theatre / Tommy Thomas
Scarecrow
The Music Man
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Theater
by Ball State University / Alexandra Kocoshis
Marcellus
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
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Theater
by Muncie Civic Theatre / Ball State University
Gad
Little Unexpected Surprises
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Theater
by Something Else Films
Grad Student
Ball State University
(2008-2012)
John Robert Powers Academy
(2008-2012)