Kyle Jarrow (born October 7, 1979) is a Los Angeles–based writer and

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musician.

Career

Writing

Jarrow's writing career began in theater, winning an Obie Award with director

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in 2004 for '' A Very Merry Unauthorized Children's Scientology Pageant'', a satirical musical about

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and

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. His theatrical writing has been noted for its macabre humor and frequent incorporation of pop music. Early credits include ''Armless'', the basis for the film of the same name, and ''

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'', a musical written with

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. As Jarrow's career progressed he became frustrated with the reach of theater and began writing for television and film as well. Jarrow's writing for television and film has frequently focused on existential questions of what to believe and how to live. His first feature film was 2010 Sundance Film Festival NEXT selection ''

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'', a comedy about a man suffering

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, starring

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and

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. ''

'' was directed by

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, with whom Jarrow collaborated again in 2014 on ''Saint Janet'', an independent film about a woman who believes she has spoken to God, starring

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and Nyambi Nyambi. In 2012 Jarrow developed a police drama for FX produced by

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. In 2013

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announced development of ''Ze'', a family drama series written by Jarrow about a

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teen. ''Ze'' would have represented the first time a transgender person has been the lead character on a broadcast television show. In 2016, Kyle created ''Lost Generation'', a digital series with music by

for Verizon's go90 network. He is the creator and executive producer of the military drama TV series ''Valor'' which premiered on

network in October 2017 and is now streaming on Netflix. Kyle wrote the book for ''

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'' which opened at Broadway's Palace Theatre in December 2017. He has been nominated for a Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, and Outer Critics Association Award for his work on the show.

Music

Jarrow is singer, songwriter, and keyboardist for the theatrical rock band Sky-Pony, a collaboration with his wife

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. He has previously performed with bands Super Mirage and The Fabulous Entourage, an

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band featured in the 2006

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Personal life

Jarrow was born and raised in

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. His father is economist

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and his mother, Gail Jarrow, writes children's books. He studied Religious Studies and American Studies at

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, moving to New York City upon graduation. Jarrow lives in

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with his wife, actress

. In December 2015, Worsham and Jarrow announced they were expecting their first child, Oona.Lauren Worsham makes exciting announcement
accessed 12-23-2015 In December 2019, the couple announced the arrival of their second daughter on Facebook.

Works

Theater

*''President Harding is a Rock Star'' (2003) *'' A Very Merry Unauthorized Children's Scientology Pageant'' (2004) - Obie Award *''Armless'' (2004) - Overall Excellence Award, NY Fringe Festival *''Gorilla Man'' (2005) *''Rip Me Open'' (2006) *''Love Kills'' (2007) *''Hostage Song'' (2008) *''The List'' (2010) *''

'' (2010) *''Trigger'' (2011) *''The Consequences'' (2012) *'' Sky-Pony: Raptured'' (2012) *''Noir'' (2015) *''The Wildness'' (2016) - Lortel Award nomination *''

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'' (2017)

Television

*''Lost Generation'' (2016)

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*''

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'' (2017–18)

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*''The Drop'' (in pre-production) *'' Star Trek: Discovery'', Season Four (2022)

Film

*''

'' (2010) *''Saint Janet'' (2014)

References

External links

KyleJarrow.com
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