Michael Aman Bio

Michael Aman wrote the book and lyrics for Becoming Tennessee (Richard Rodgers Award finalist 2009) – a jazz musical about Tennessee Williams which is currently being developed at The Director’s Company in New York City. His play, The Unbleached American, is being produced by The Working Theater in New York City. He wrote the book and co-wrote the lyrics for Secrets of Songwriting (O’Neill Cabaret and Performance Conference 2008, 2009). He co-wrote the book and lyrics for The Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde (2005 NYMF). He also co-wrote the book for Let Me Sing! A Musical Evolution (George Street Playhouse; Charlotte Repertory Theatre). Michael currently teaches theatre and film at John Jay College and advanced screenwriting at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. He has a Ph.D. in Theatre History.