Nathan Tysen

Lyricist

(Lyrics). Work with composer Chris Miller includes Fugitive Songs (2008 Drama Desk nomination for Outstanding Revue) and an adaptation of Chris Van Allsburg’s picture book The Mysteries of Harris Burdick (book by Joe Calarco, world premiere at Barrington Stage Co., Boston Globe Top Ten Pick of 2008). Awards and grants from many foundations including Richard Rodgers, Jonathan Larson, Frederick Loewe, Vineyard Theatre’s Kitty Carlisle Hart and Daryl Roth. Current projects with Miller include an adaptation of the popular novel Tuck Everlasting (book by Claudia Shear), Molly’s Delicious (book by Craig Wright) for Playwrights Horizons/TheatreWorks and a new musical commissioned by Lincoln Center Theater. M.F.A.: NYU GMTWP. B.F.A.: Missouri State. Deepest gratitude to the decade of artists who helped us up this mountain. www.millerandtysen.com (as of April 2010)

Appears in
The Burnt Part Boys