Max Vernon
Max Vernon (born May 24, 1988) is an American performer, composer/lyricist, and playwright from Los Angeles, California, currently living and performing in New York City, where they attended New York University. Best known for their work in musical theatre; their musicals include "The View UpStairs" and "KPOP". Theatre. Max Vernon's original musicals include "WIRED" (music, lyrics, book; Ars Nova), "The View UpStairs" (music, lyrics, book; Lynn Redgrave Theatre, Culture Project) - inspired by the UpStairs Lounge arson attack, "30 Million" (music, lyrics; book by Jason Kim; Keen Company), and "KPOP" (music, lyrics; book by Jason Kim; Ars  Nova). The "View UpStairs" has received numerous regional productions since its original Off-Broadway run, including London (Soho Theatre), Richmond, Chicago, Sydney (Hayes Theatre), Los Angeles (Celebration Theatre), San Francisco (New Conservatory Theatre Center), Boston, Atlanta, Dallas, and Columbus, among others. The piece is published by Samuel French, and the original cast album was released on Broadway Records.