Hi, I'm Larenzo Allen. I have a deep passion for theater and have worn many hats including director, stage manager, scenic and costume designer, and actor. Through my diverse experiences, I've had the opportunity to work on a wide variety of productions, which has helped me develop a versatile skill set and a strong understanding of all aspects of theatrical production. I thrive in creative environments where I can contribute both behind the scenes and onstage, and I enjoy collaborating with other artists to bring stories to life. Outside of theater, I also have interests in SFX design, graphic design, and prop building, which have all enriched my work in the arts.…

Larenzo Allen

Hi, I'm Larenzo Allen. I have a deep passion for theater and have worn many hats including director, stage manager, scenic and costume designer, and actor. Through my diverse experiences, I've had the opportunity to work on a wide variety of productions, which has helped me develop a versatile skill set and a strong understanding of all aspects of theatrical production. I thrive in creative environments where I can contribute both behind the scenes and onstage, and I enjoy collaborating with other artists to bring stories to life. Outside of theater, I also have interests in SFX design, graphic design, and prop building, which have all enriched my work in the arts.…

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Hi, I’m Larenzo Allen. I have a deep passion for theater and have worn many hats including director, stage manager, scenic and costume designer, and actor. Through my diverse experiences, I’ve had the opportunity to work on a wide variety of productions, which has helped me develop a versatile skill set and a strong understanding of all aspects of theatrical production.

I thrive in creative environments where I can contribute both behind the scenes and onstage, and I enjoy collaborating with other artists to bring stories to life. Outside of theater, I also have interests in SFX design, graphic design, and prop building, which have all enriched my work in the arts.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Touring Merchandise Manager at Araca Merchandise, LP
September 1, 2022 - April 30, 2025
Managed full-cycle merchandise operations for touring shows including 'Wheel of Fortune Live!', 'Bluey's Big Play', 'Life of Pi', and 'Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre'. Traveled 35-40 weeks per year covering 70+ venues with audiences up to 3,000 per night. Responsible for quick setup and breakdown of mobile shops, optimizing booth layout and merchandise presentation to maximize sales. Processed $10K-$18K in nightly sales with precise cash and card reconciliation. Conducted inventory management and coordinated replenishment logistics. Led and trained local sales teams to achieve high upsell rates and created venue-specific social media content that boosted on-site traffic significantly.
Associate Producer & Performer at The Dinner Detective
June 1, 2017 - June 30, 2023
Introduced a new souvenir program which increased incremental revenue by $2.5K monthly. Managed front-of-house operations for live shows including guest greeting, pop-up register management, and real-time customer issue resolution. Produced behind-the-scenes content that doubled Instagram followers and supported merchandise drops through soft selling on social media.
Venue Manager & Marketing Assistant at Parties & Props Event Production
June 1, 2022 - February 28, 2023
Oversaw promotional product sales at corporate events and maintained high inventory accuracy. Collaborated with the fabrication team to design display fixtures that improved setup efficiency by 20 minutes, enhancing event production workflows.

Education

Theatre Education at Southeast MO State
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
Acting/Directing/Stage Combat at Southeast MO State
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2025
Directing at Southeast MO State
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2025
Makeup & Costume at Southeast MO State
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2025
Acting/Directing/Stage Combat at Southeast MO State
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Directing at Southeast MO State
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Makeup & Costume at Southeast MO State
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000

Qualifications

Improv & Playback
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2025
Improv & Playback
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Education, Non-Profit Organization
    paper Merchandise Manager, Touring

    I’ve have had the privilege large of acting as merchandise manager for several touring productions since 2022. Including “Bluey’s Big Play”, “Life of Pi”, Alvin Ailey ‘American Dance Theatre’, and Wheel of Fortune LIVE.

    paper Staged Reading, "Pan", 2021

    Performed online as party of the Sweet Tea Shakespeare Festival with the theme of “Shipwrecked”.

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