Taylor Trensch
| Taylor Trensch | |
|---|---|
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| Born |
May 3, 1989 Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Elon University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2009-present |
Taylor Trensch (born May 3, 1989) is an American stage actor. Trensch was born in Tampa, Florida.[1] He attended Elon University in North Carolina.[2]
Career
Taylor Trensch appeared as "Dwayne Hoover" in William Finn and James Lapine's new musical comedy Little Miss Sunshine, at the La Jolla Playhouse Mandell Weiss Theatre in early 2011.[3] Taylor had just ended touring the United States as "Moritz" in the First National Tour of Spring Awakening,[4] replacing original touring cast member Blake Bashoff. For his portrayal of "Moritz", Taylor won the 2009 Denver Post Ovation Award for Best Supporting Actor in a National Touring Production.[5] Trensch also performed in the role of "Peter" in the off Broadway production of Bare from November 19, 2012 through February 3, 2013 at New World Stages.[6] In early October 2012, Trensch read the role of "Jack" in the reading of the screenplay for the movie version of "Into the Woods".[7] Trensch was cast as "Gordon & Others" in the off Broadway production of Rent at New World Stages from May 2012 through the September 9, 2012 closing.
Taylor made his Broadway debut as "Boq" in the New York City production of Wicked, beginning performances on January 24, 2012, on a limited contract that lasted through April 22, 2012. He covered for actor Etai BenShlomo while he worked on another project.[8] On April 11, 2013, Taylor opened as Michael Wormwood in the original Broadway production of Matilda the Musical (previews began on March 4, 2013) and remained in the role through June 8. 2014.[9] Matilda received 12 Tony Nominations in 2013, including a nomination for Best Musical.[10]
His regional credits include The Rocky Horror Show (Frank 'N' Furter), Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour) and Rabbit Hole (Jason), all at the Lake Dillon Theatre in Dillon, Colorado.[4]
Taylor Trensch played the lead role of Christopher in select performances, sharing the role with Alexander Sharp, in the original Broadway production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time opening at the Barrymore Theatre on Oct 5, 2014 (previews starting on September 15)[11] and remained in the role until September 12, 2015.[12]
He attended Elon University and its musical theatre program but took leave to tour in Spring Awakening.[13] His Elon mentor is his former Spring Awakening co-star Matt Shingledecker and his Elon mentee is Grant Gustin, who plays Barry Allen in the Flash.
Personal life
Trensch is openly gay.[2]
Education
Taylor, began his theatrical education at Howard W Blake School of the Arts in Tampa, FL. He was an acting major, and studied under Eric Davis. Trensch graduated in 2007.[14] Trensch - representing Blake's Troupe 5742 - was awarded the Most Outstanding Performer award from the Florida State Thespian Society, durign his senior year.
Following his graduation from Blake, he attended Elon University for musical theater. Trensch was cast in the national tour of Spring Awakening during his sophomore year, and took a leave from the school to do the tour. He had submitted his audition video while still attending Howard W. Blake High School of the Arts.[15]
References
- ↑ "Twink awakening". dallasvoice.com. March 17, 2010. Retrieved March 24, 2013.
- 1 2 Farmer, Jim (March 8, 2010). "Two gay Southerners bring Broadway home". projectqatlanta.com. Retrieved March 24, 2013.
- ↑ "Hunter Foster, Dick Latessa, Malcolm Gets, Jennifer Laura Thompson Will Star in Little Miss Sunshine". Playbill.com. Retrieved 2012-06-01.
- 1 2 Archived January 4, 2010 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Moore, John. "2009 Denver Post Ovation Awards: All the winners". The Denver Post. Retrieved 2012-06-01.
- ↑ "Bare the Musical".
- ↑ "Starry Into the Woods Reading Cast".
- ↑ "Flying High. A"WICKED" Fan site: Taylor Trensch will replace Etai BenShlomo as Boq January 24!". Flyinghighwithwicked.blogspot.com. 2011-12-11. Retrieved 2012-06-01.
- ↑ "Matilda the Musical Website".
- ↑ "2013 Tony Nominations, Broadway World".
- ↑ "NYTimes Curious Incident Overview".
- ↑ "NYTimes Matthew Broderick Cast in ‘Sylvia'; Alex Sharp to Leave ‘Curious Incident’".
- ↑ "E-Net! News and Information". Elon.edu. 2009-10-09. Retrieved 2012-06-01.
- ↑ "The Brag Sheet". Blake Theater Department. Retrieved 2016-01-31.
- ↑ "Blake High grad lands role in Broadway production of Wicked". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2016-01-31.