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This is the page to find updates on Jena's current projects! If you want to stay updated make sure to follow her on Instagram @jena.allen !
UPCOMING: RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER AT CHILDSPLAY!
Jena is so excited to be joining the cast of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at Childsplay Theatre. She can't wait to celebrate the holiday spirit by swinging for four tracks! The show runs from November 16th-December 23rd, 2024!
MATILDA AT ROXY REGIONAL THEATRE!
Jena had the opportunity to play The Acrobat and perform in the ensemble of Roxy Regional Theatre's production of Matilda in August 2024. This show kicked off the theatre's 42nd season and she had a blast!
CINDERELLA AT RAMSEY THEATRE COMPAY!
Jena was elated to play Ella in Cinderella with The Ramsey Theatre Company at the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center in June 2024! This was her first time leading a show professionally, and she had the best time. She also loved getting to perform in such a big theatre, with over 1,700 seats!
BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL AT THE PHOENIX THEATRE COMPANY!
Jena loved swinging for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at. The Phoenix Theatre Company! The show ran from March 8th-April 28th, 2024. She felt so grateful to work with so many friends and mentors throughout the process!
54 Below Debut!
Jena felt so honored to make her 54 Below debut in March of 2023! She sang Good Girl from Head Over Heels alongside Aydan Bruce and Evening Calabrese, who performed it with her during Arizona State's production of the show in Fall of 2022.
Into the Woods at Arizona State University!
Jena had such a blast playing Little Red Riding Hood in Arizona State Music Theatre and Opera's production of Into the Woods in April of 2023. She loved having the chance to take on a character so spunky and fierce! She was also honored to be nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the AriZoni awards for her performance!
Tales from the Amusement Park at Arizona State University and The Phoenix Theatre Company!
Jena felt so honored to have had the privilege of performing in the world premier of Tales from the Amusement Park at Arizona State University and at The Phoenix Theatre Company's Festival of New American Theatre in April of 2023. She loved getting to be a part of this fun new musical alongside so many of her favorite artists!
Little Women at Arizona State University!
Jena had the privilege of portraying Beth March in Arizona State Music Theatre and Opera's production of Little Women in January 2023. This production was reimagined in a timeless space and Jena really enjoyed getting to collaborate with the cast and crew and create a new version of this classic show.
Head Over Heels at Arizona State University!
Jena feels so grateful to have played Philoclea in the Arizona premier of Head Over Heels in November 2022. She really enjoyed getting to explore the world of pop music within musical theatre and loved singing some of the Go-Go's greatest hits while being in a show that celebrates queerness and individuality!