
Elliot Valentine
Based in New York City • New Haven
he/him/his • Member Since 2024
My Story
Elliot Valentine is a composer, lyricist, librettist, and dramaturg. He writes and researches experimental musical theater, creating art at the nexus between academic curiosity and storytelling. He has been an OpenAIR MT Artist in Residence (2024), an MTFxR Garage Artist (2025), a Berkeley Rep Ground Floor Program Finalist (2025), a New Roots Residency Finalist (2025), a Eugene O’Neill National Music Theater Conference Semifinalist, and a Live and In Color Musical Development Program Semi-Finalist (2024 & 2025). He received the Louis Sudler Prize in the Arts (2023), the Francis LeMoyne Page Class of 1922 Prize (2023), and the Mellor Award for Undergraduate Research (2022). Other credits include Ring of Keys’ “Queering the Gala” at Joe’s Pub (2024) and LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE BOYS: a Transmasc Cabaret at the Green Room 42 (2024). Elliot holds a B. A. in English, Theater, Music Theater, and Gender and Sexuality Studies from Princeton University. He is currently studying Dramaturgy at the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale. For more information about his musicals, please visit melliotwrites.com
Sexual Orientation
Gay
Gender Identity
Trans man
Race/Ethnicity
East Asian (Chinese)
Discipline
Composer, Dramaturg
Available for Gender Consulting
Yes, I'm available to provide paid gender consulting services for productions. Learn more about Ring of Keys gender consultants here.