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J A C Q U I S I R O I S HEIGHT: 5’2” EYES: BROWN VOICE: SOPRANO/STRONG MIX HAIR: LIGHT BROWN PERFORMANCE PINS & NEEDLES Teacher & Others New York University dir. Meg Bussert TWELFTH NIGHT Feste New York University dir. Jessica Bashline ORBIT Sister Prudenza Queen’s Dept. of Drama dir. Craig Walker SPAMALOT Ensemble Queen’s Musical Theatre (2014) ASSASSINS Emma Goldman/Ensemble Queen’s Musical Theatre (2013) SWEENEY TODD Signor Pirelli Queen’s Musical Theatre, (2012) URINETOWN Little Sally Mainstage Theatre (2011) RENT: SCHOOL EDITION Bag Lady/Bohemian Etobicoke School of the Arts (2011) THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Janet Van de Graaff Mainstage Theatre (2010) FAME: THE MUSICAL Serena Katz Mainstage Theatre (2010) ONE SONG GLORY Performer Acting Up Stage (2009) ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Ti Moune No Strings Theatre (2009) THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE Millie Dillmount Mainstage Theatre (2009) DIRECTING DOGFIGHT Director/Choreographer Queen’s Musical Theatre, April 2015 BECO[ME], A CABARET Director/Creator Vogt Studio Series, Queen’s Drama January 2014 Queen’s University Dept. of Drama, March 2014 AWARDS EDYTHE MILLMAN ZACKS AWARD Queen’s Department of Drama, June 2015 CHAMBER MUSIC PRIZE Queen’s University School of Music, June 2015 EDWAD SOMPPEI AWARD Queen’s University, 2015 2011 EMP SCHOLARSHIP Etobicoke School of the Arts Music Theatre Graduate’s Award ONTARIO MUSIC FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION Bronze Medalist – Musical Theatre (2011) AWARD OF EXCELLENCE Directing – Sears Ontario Drama Festival 2011 District Level EDUCATION & TRAINING NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, MASTER’S OF MUSIC Vocal Performance, Musical Theatre (Expected May 2017) Private Voice: Jeremy Aye, Erin Heisel Acting: Jonathan Fielding, Meg Bussert, Jessica Bashline Dance: Johnny Anzalone, Jay Armstrong Johnson Coaching: William Wesbrooks, Frank Schiro Alexander Technique: Marcia Lesser QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY, BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONS.) Drama (major), Music (minor) (June 2015) Private Voice: Bruce Kelly Acting: Greg Wanless, Grahame Renyk, Chick Reid (Shakespeare) Shaw Festival Intensive: Guy Bannerman, Sherry Flett ETOBICOKE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS Music Theatre Major (June 2011) Private Voice: M.J. Johnson, Rebecca Poff, Diane Relyea Acting: Paul Aikins, Megan Benjefield, Lizzie Kurtz Dance: (Musical Theatre, Contemporary, Jazz) Annie Wood, Mickie Caramelli MUSICAL THEATRE MASTERCLASSES Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, Gavin Creel, Cynthia Dale, Louisa Burgess SPECIAL SKILLS LANGUAGES: French DIALECTS: RP, Cockney, Irish, Italian, Russian Ukelele, tap dance, wardrobe construction and maintenance, directing, cabaret, Ontario Driver’s License (G2), working with kids .

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South West Regional Event List
South West Regional Festival Event Section Room Event Type School Name Event Title Senior Virtual Solo E Senior SW Solo A Senior Virtual Solo E Musical - Solo Musical HILLSBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL Here I Am - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Senior SW Solo A Senior Virtual Solo E Musical - Solo Musical Academy of the Holy Names What Only Love Can See-Caplin Senior SW Solo A Senior Virtual Solo E Musical - Solo Musical Academy of the Holy Names Watch What Happens-Newsies Senior SW Solo A Senior Virtual Solo E Musical - Solo Musical Academy of the Holy Names Dear Friend-She Loves Me Senior SW Solo A Senior Virtual Solo E Musical - Solo Musical Academy of the Holy Names The Writing on the Wall-Mystery of Edwin Drood Senior SW Solo A Senior Virtual Solo E Musical - Solo Musical Academy of the Holy Names Nothing-A Chorus Line Senior SW Solo A Senior Virtual Solo E Musical - Solo Musical SUNLAKE HIGH SCHOOL In Short- Edges Senior SW Solo A Senior Virtual Solo E Musical - Solo Musical SUNLAKE HIGH SCHOOL Screw Loose- Cry Baby Senior SW Solo A Senior Virtual Solo E Musical - Solo Musical NEWSOME HIGH SCHOOL 096623 The Beauty Is from The Light in the Piazza by Adam Guettel and Craig Lucas Senior SW Solo A Senior Virtual Solo E Musical - Solo Musical DAYSPRING ACADEMY Someone To Watch Over Me - Crazy For You Senior SW Solo A Senior Virtual Solo E Musical - Solo Musical NEWSOME HIGH SCHOOL 096623 Getting There from In Transit by Kristen Anderson-Lopez, James-Allen Ford, Russ Kaplan and Sara Wordsworth Senior SW Solo A Senior Virtual Solo E Musical - Solo Musical SUNLAKE HIGH SCHOOL Orphan at 33- Twisted- THE UNTOLD STORY OF A ROYAL VIZIER Senior SW Solo A Senior Virtual Solo E Musical - Solo Musical ST.
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INSIDE: How to Be a Great Guest Or a Great Host • Midwinter in Long Beach • Be an Effective Quartet Spokesman
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CHILDREN's VOCAL SONGFINDER Complete Listing of Publications
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The Louder We
2019-20 january 28 - February 22, 2020 theatre calgary in association with mary young leckie presents THE LOUDER WE GET book by kent staines lyrics akiva romer-segal music colleen dauncey based on the true story of marc hall BUILDING THE STAGE FOR THE REAL WORLD THE BEST PEOPLE BUILDING THE BEST PROJECTS. WE’RE PROUD TO SUPPORT THEATRE CALGARY. ‘ LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT CONTENTS welcome to theatre calgary. 5 WELCOME TO THEATRE CALGARY we would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge that 8 ENHANCE YOUR this performance is taking place on treaty 7, signed at blackfoot THEATRE EXPERIENCE AT crossing in 1877. we are on the THE LOUDER WE GET traditional territories of the peoples of treaty 7 including the three blackfoot nations: consisting 11 CAST & CREATIVE TEAM of the siksika, piikani, kainai nations; the stoney nakoda nations: 26 A DECADE IN THE MAKING: consisting of the bearspaw, wesley and chiniki nations; and the tsuu BEST FRIENDS AND t’ina nation. the city of calgary is SONGWRITING PARTNERS also home to métis nation of alberta, region iii. SHARE THEIR MUSICAL JOURNEY we are grateful to have the 28 “IF YOU LOOK HARD ENOUGH, opportunity to present in this territory. THERE ARE PEOPLE THERE TO HELP AND SUPPORT YOU.” MARC HALL, THE TRUE LIFE HERO, GENERAL INFORMATION ON WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU cameras and audio/visual GET LOUD recording devices are not permitted in the theatre. 30 THEATRE FAQS video and audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited. 31 BOARD OF DIRECTORS we ask that you please refrain from using your cell phone, smart watch, 32 THEATRE CALGARY STAFF or any other digital device, in any capacity, during the performance.
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Bridging the Gap Between Opera and Musical Theatre
The Crossover Opera Singer: Bridging the Gap Between Opera and Musical Theatre D.M.A. DOCUMENT Presented in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Doctor of Musical Arts in the Graduate School of The Ohio State University By Keyona Willis-Lynam, M.M Graduate Program in Music The Ohio State University 2015 D.M.A. Document Committee: J. Robin Rice, Advisor Joe Duchi Kristine Kearney Copyright by Keyona Willis-Lynam 2015 Abstract For decades, a divide has existed between opera and musical theatre, with the lesser value being placed upon the latter. Singers, from the start of their training, are told to choose a genre if one wants to achieve any type of singing success. This type of division creates a chasm of isolation and misunderstanding between the musical styles. From academia, to the stage, to the concert goer, one’s allegiance to opera versus musical theatre has been built upon a firm foundation of contrast, without acknowledging that both genres have ties to one another. As a result, most teaching of singing is done from the perspective of the classical singing style, with little to no mention of how to efficiently and healthily sing in a musical theatre style. In today’s social and economic climate, opera houses across the United States and abroad are seeing a decline in ticket sales; some have been able to restructure to survive, while others are shutting down. Companies are seeking a variety of ways to stay connected to the community; one avenue that has produced an area of contention is the addition of musical theatre productions to the season’s billing.
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