Susanna Vaughan
MFA Musical Theatre 2871 S. Fairview Street Santa Ana, CA 92704 (408) 476-0102 [email protected]
EDUCATION
San Diego State University Azusa Pacific University
M.F.A. Musical Theatre, 2018 B.A. Theatre Arts, 2010
Summa Cum Laude
TEACHING POSITIONS
Adjunct Instructor
Spring 2020
Fullerton College Department of Theatre Arts
THEA 185 Beginning Musical Theatre II THEA 105 Musical Theatre History (online)
Fall 2019 THEA 184 Beginning Musical Theatre I THEA 105 Musical Theatre History
Spring 2019 THEA 189 Beginning Movement and Performance Techniques for Musical Theatre
Fall 2018 THEA 188 Intro to Movement and Performance Techniques for Musical Theatre
Adjunct Instructor
Spring 2020
Concordia University Irvine Department of Theatre
THR 111 Experiences in Theatre THR 241 Voice and Movement for the Actor
Fall 2018 THR 371 Acting III THR 241 Voice and Movement for the Actor
2018-2019, 2019-2020 Director of ACTS (TYA troupe)
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Graduate Instructor
Spring 2018
San Diego State University School of Theatre, Television, and Film
THEA 205 Musical Theatre History Spring 2017, Fall 2017 THEA 115 Acting for Non-majors
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING
- Voice and Movement Coach
- 2019
Mater Dei High School, Santa Ana, CA
Love’s Labor’s Lost
- Guest Instructor
- 2017-2018
- JCompany Youth Theatre, La Jolla, CA
- Musical Theatre Dance
- Instructor
- 2017
- Dance & Co. Studio, San Diego, CA
- Musical Theatre Dance
- Instructor
- 2012-2013
- Azusa Renaissance Theater
- Acting and Improvisation
- Instructor
- 2011-2012
- Soaring Spirit Dance Studio, San Jose, CA
- Ballet, Tap, Musical Theatre Dance
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PERFORMANCE
2019 2019 2018 2018 2018
Victor/Victoria Anna Karenina She Loves Me
- Ensemble
- Moonlight Stage, CA
- u/s Kitty
- Actors Co-op Theatre, CA
Actors Co-op Theatre, CA Cabaret at the Merc, CA San Diego Musical Theatre u/s Amalia Ensemble
Revelation: a Pop-up Cabaret Hairspray
Brenda, u/s Tracy Dance Captain
2018 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017
Company
- Amy
- San Diego State University
San Diego State University The Old Globe, CA
Enchanted April
Lottie Wilkins Performer
Working Women Concert The Little Mermaid The Full Monty
Andrina/Ensemble Moonlight Stage, CA
- Pam
- San Diego State University
The Old Globe, CA
Loesser Known Loesser Concert
Performer
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- San Diego State University
- 2017
Mr. Holland’s Opus
New Musical Reading by B.D. Wong and Wayne Barker
Iris
2016 2016 2016 2015
Jesus Christ Superstar New Musical Voices Concert Oklahoma!
Mary Magdalene Performer
San Diego State University The Old Globe, CA
- Ensemble
- Candlelight Pavilion, CA
Musical Theatre West, CA
My Fair Lady
Daniel Pelzig, Director/Choreographer
Ensemble
2015
Singin’ In the Rain
Jon Engstrom, Director/Choreographer
- Ensemble
- Musical Theatre West, CA
2015 2015 2014 2014 2013 2012 2012
The Wedding Singer The Producers
- Julia
- Covina Center, CA
Ensemble Polly Baker Eloise
Candlelight Pavilion, CA Candlelight Pavilion, CA Candlelight Pavilion, CA Candlelight Pavilion, CA Carrie Hamilton Theatre, CA Candlelight Pavilion, CA
Crazy For You Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Seven Brides For Seven Brothers Sunday on the Rocks Aida
Liza Jessica Ensemble
Paul D. Bryant, Director/Choreographer
2011 2010 2010 2009 2009 2009 2008 2007 2007 2007 2006 2006
Godspell
- Ensemble
- The Telemachus Society, CA
The Telemachus Society, CA Azusa Pacific University, CA Azusa Pacific University, CA Azusa Pacific University, CA Azusa Pacific University, CA Azusa Pacific University, CA Azusa Pacific University, CA Azusa Pacific University, CA Azusa Pacific University, CA Azusa Pacific University, CA
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown Sally Brown Crazy For You
Polly Baker Dinah
The Philadelphia Story Once Upon a Mattress 42nd Street
Winifred Dance Captain Dance Captain Annabel Glick Featured Dancer Tootles
Thoroughly Modern Millie Lucky Stiff Beauty and the Beast Peter Pan Tea in a China Cup The Goodbye Girl
Fortune Teller Cynthia/Ensemble Azusa Pacific University, CA
CHOREOGRAPHY
2020 The Music Man
San Clemente High School
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2019 2019 2018 2018 2018 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2015 2014 2007 2006
Holliday Follies
San Clemente High School San Clemente High School
Shrek the Musical
“Hello Dolly Overture” High School Musical Theatre Awards Dance in Film: A Showcase Edges by Pasek & Paul “I’ve Got Rhythm”
Fullerton College President’s Gala Broadway San Diego San Diego State University San Diego State University JCompany Showchoir, San Diego, CA San Diego Fringe Festival
The Beautiful Machine (opening)
High School Musical Theatre Awards UG Musical Theatre Showcase Show Choir Gala Performance
Shrek the Musical
Broadway San Diego San Diego State University Foothill Christian School, Glendora, CA Foothill Christian School, Glendora, CA Calvary Chapel Murrieta High School Calvary Chapel Murrieta High School
High Tops Seussical the Musical
DIRECTION
2019 2018 2017 2017 2010
Much Ado About Nothing
Mater Dei High School San Diego State University San Diego State University San Diego State University Azusa Pacific University
Company (Assoc. Director) UG Musical Scene Showcase Edges by Pasek and Paul
Sun Dried by Edna Ferber
HONORS/AWARDS
2016-2018 2016-2018 2016-2017 2016-2017 2010
- Roscoe-Tiffany Scholarship
- San Diego State University
San Diego State University San Diego State University San Diego State University Azusa Pacific University Azusa Pacific University
Michele Schlecht Scholarship Musical Theatre Scholarship Graduate Equity Fellowship Outstanding Senior Award
- Presidents’ Scholarship
- 2006-2010
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PRESENTATIONS
- Jan. 2018
- “Wonderful Town(s): Establishing a Theatre Career in a Regional Market”
Musical Theatre Educators’ Alliance (MTEA) Conference, with Katie Banville
- Fall 2017
- Two 60-minute presentations on Musical Theatre in the 1990s
THEA 620B History of Musical Theatre at San Diego State University, with Katie Banville
Fall 2017
Fall 2017 Fall 2017 Fall 2017
60-minute presentation on Alan Menken and his work THEA 620B History of Musical Theatre at San Diego State University
60-minute presentation on Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, and their work THEA 620B History of Musical Theatre at San Diego State University
60-minute presentation on Harold Prince and his work THEA 620B History of Musical Theatre at San Diego State University
60-minute presentation on Betty Comden and Adolph Green, and their work THEA 620B History of Musical Theatre at San Diego State University
Spring 2017 “The Re-Imagining of American National Identity in Hamilton”
Student Research Symposium at San Diego State University
Spring 2017 20-minute presentation on Jerome Kern and Show Boat
THEA 205 History of the American Musical at San Diego State University
Fall 2016
Fall 2016
50-minute presentation on Jerome Robbins and his work THEA 620A History of Musical Theatre at San Diego State University
Two 80-minute presentations on Musical Theatre in the 1930s THEA 620A History of Musical Theatre at San Diego State University, with Leo Chang
- Fall 2016
- Two 60-minute presentations on Jerome Kern and his work
THEA 620A History of Musical Theatre at San Diego State University
MEMBERSHIPS
Musical Theatre Educators’ Alliance (MTEA) Equity Membership Candidate (EMC)
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SERVICE
- 2019
- Adjudicator, Fullerton College High School Theatre Festival
- 2018
- Guest Speaker and Performer, Scholarship Donor Luncheon, SDSU
Graduate Mentor to Undergraduates in Company, SDSU Graduate Mentor to Undergraduates in Enchanted April, SDSU Graduate Mentor to Undergraduates in The Full Monty, SDSU Guest Artist, Rotary Club of San Diego
2018 2017 2017 2017
- 2017
- Guest Artist, SDSU President’s Office Evening of Philanthropy
- 2016-2018
- Musical Theatre Archive Assistant, San Diego State University
SDSU houses the third largest Musical Theatre library in the nation. This position is responsible for its organization and maintenance.
- 2016-2018
- Adjudicator, Broadway San Diego High School Musical Theatre Awards
The San Diego regional competition as part of the National High School Musical Theatre Awards/Jimmy Awards in New York City.
2016-2017 2016
Adjudicator, Carlsbad High School Theatre Festival Graduate Mentor to Undergraduates in Jesus Christ Superstar, SDSU Board Member/Secretary, Azusa Renaissance Theatre Company Prop Management, Azusa Pacific University Theatre Department
2012-2016 2007-2010
REFERENCES
Robert Meffe, M.M. Associate Professor, Head of MFA Musical Theatre San Diego State University (917) 297-3897 [email protected]
Timothy Espinosa Professor, Head of Musical Theatre Fullerton College (714) 992-7292 [email protected]
Julia Cuppy Director of Education and Outreach La Jolla Playhouse (858) 228-3047 [email protected]