Natal ie Erin W isdom Choreographer Theatre Instructor

-Musical Theatre Professional with a BFA in Musical Theatre from Webster University’s Conservatory, multiple Broadway and National Tour credits as a performer, as well as two academic years of teaching experience at New York University, Steinhardt. Dedicated, passionate, and knowledgeable with strengths in various teaching methods of Acting in Theatre and Musical Theatre; Musical Theatre Repertoire from the Golden Age to Today; and Dance/Choreography. Proud member of The Actors’ Equity Association.

Contact: [email protected] 314-703-6879

Education:

BFA: Musical Theatre. Webster University’s Conservatory, St. Louis. Acting: Stephanie Kurtzuba. Dariush Kashani. One on One. Kimball Studio. Kat Singleton. Gary Glasgow. Bruce Longworth. Voice: Andrew Byrne. Bill Lynch. Eddie Schnecker. Katherine Edwards Kopff. Gary Sims. Noelle Prince. ‘42nd Street’ Master Class. Kelli Barclay. Peggy Taphorn. Musical Theatre Audition Master Classes. Eric Woodall. Steve Pacek Tap: Ray Hesselink. Sara Brians. Sharon McGuire. Jazz: Lisa Harvie. Maggi Konkel. Dana Lewis. Ballet: Griffin Braun. Natalya Stavro. Gary Hubler. Ashley Hale. *over 30 years of dance training.

Teaching:

NYU Steinhardt. Musical Theatre Dance Instructor. 2017-2019. -Taught a comprehensive Musical Theatre Dance course, which met twice a week all school year. Trained the students in Dance Technique, Audition Technique and Performance Skills. Styles ranged from as early as the 1920’s-present day. Included Charleston, Soft Shoe, Bob Fosse, Michael Bennett, Peter Darling original choreography. Included insight into the History of Musical Theatre Dance.

A Class Act NY. Musical Theatre Instructor/Director. 2010-present. -Organize summer programs, choosing Musical Theatre songs and scenes appropriate for each student. Direct a showcase for parents and talent agents. -Teach Acting classes, including physical character work and notable methods, including Uta Hagen, Meisner, and Stanislavsky. -Private lessons in Acting and Dance. All ages. -Audition song coaching. Helping students learn to act the song.

Broadway Dance Center. Substitute/Guest Tap Instructor. 2019-Present. -Prepare, choreograph, and teach Open Tap Classes for all ages and levels.

Belvoir Terrace. Lenox, MA. Tap teacher/Choreographer. Summer 2018. -Taught five levels of tap classes, ages 8-17. -Prepared a performance piece for each class to be performed at showcase. -Choreographed two camp musicals: Joseph...and The Drowsy Chaperone

Little Theatre Summer Camp. Guest Artist. NYC. Spring 2017. -Taught a Groundhog Day Broadway Master Class to theatre students from Springfield, IL, visiting NYC. This included a dance combination from Groundhog Day, as well as a coaching session of their audition songs and Q&A.

St. Hilda’s and St. Hughes School. Guest Artist. NYC. 2013. -Taught grades 3-6 a Musical Theatre/Tap combination throughout the day. Focused on confidence and technique.

Billy Elliot National Tour. Tap Teacher/Dance Captain. 2013. -Taught the intention and choreography to the number “Expressing Yourself” to all new children playing Michael, as they joined the company. -Led the dance warm-up for the children in the show, when needed. -Oversaw child performersʼ health and injury prevention. -Taught tap class twice a week to the child actors playing Billy and Michael. -Noted the ensemble and maintained the integrity of the show while on the road.

Broadway Connection. Musical Theatre Instructor. 2012-2013. 2015-2016. -Billy Elliot and Matilda Master Classes at Performing Arts Studios across the country while performing on tour. Master Classes included warm-up, across-the-floor, and combo with critique, as well as Acting exercises. Q&A at the end of class was included.

On Your Toes Dance Studio. Dance Teacher. 2005-2007. -Taught Tap, Ballet, Tumbling classes. Ages 3-7. -Prepared weekly classes and recital preparation.

Stages Academy, St. Louis, MO. Musical Theatre Camp Director. 2006-2007. -Directed Children’s Summer Musical Theatre Camps. Ages 8-16. -Chose material for solos and group numbers. Organized showcase for the children to perform.

Direction/Choreography:

Director/Choreographer. NYU 2019 Summer MT Intensive Showcase. Choreographer. Freaky Friday. Williams Street Rep. Chicago, IL. Choreographer. The Pajama Game. New London Barn. New London, NH. Choreographer. Anything Goes Concert. NYU Steinhardt. New York, NY. Choreographer. Guys and Dolls. NYU Steinhardt. New York, NY. Choreographer. The Drowsy Chaperone. Belvoir Terrace. Lenox, MA. Choreographer. Joseph....Belvoir Terrace. Lenox, MA. Choreographer. Little Women. New London Barn. New London, NH. Choreographer. Sister Act. NYU Steinhardt. New York, NY. Director/Choreographer. Broadway Overtures Concert. NYU Steinhardt. Assistant Choreographer. Annie. Fox High School. Arnold, MO. Co-Choreographer. Grease. Fox High School. Arnold, MO. Choreographer. Carousel. Characters and Company. Kirkwood, MO. Choreographer. State Fair. Characters and Company. Kirkwood, MO. Theatre Performance:

Broadway:

Billy Elliot. Swing. u/s Mum. Imperial Theatre. Director. Stephen Daldry. Choreographer: Peter Darling.

Groundhog Day. Swing. August Wilson Theatre. Director: Matthew Warchus. Choreographer: Peter Darling/Ellen Kane. **Provided vocals and tap sounds for Original Broadway Cast Album

National/International Tours:

Frozen. Swing. u/s Queen Iduna. Michael Grandage/Rob Ashford.

Matilda. Swing. u/s Miss Honey, Mrs. Wormwood. Matthew Warchus/Peter Darling.

Matilda. Mrs. Wormwood. Ed Mirvish Theatre. Toronto, CA. Matthew Warchus/Peter Darling.

Billy Elliot. Swing. Dance Captain. u/s Mum. Stephen Daldry/Peter Darling.

Regional Theatre: Highlighted Credits

Crazy For You. Polly. Modesto Performing Arts.

Dames at Sea. Ruby. Totem Pole Playhouse.

42nd Street. u/s Peggy. North Shore Music Theatre. Director: Charlie Repole. Choreographer: Michael Lichtefeld.

Hello, Dolly! Minnie Fay. Little Theatre on the Square. Sullivan, IL Starring: Anna McNeely. The Sound of Music. Leisl. Broadway Palm. Mesa, AZ. **Nominated for a ‘Zoni Award.

Show Boat. Dance Captain. U/s Ellie. North Shore Music Theatre. Director: Glen Casale. Original Choreography Set by: Ron Gibbs.

Regional Theatre: Additional Credits

White Christmas. Ensemble. Virginia Musical Theatre. Director/Choreographer: Ann Neiman.

Light in the Piazza. Ensemble. Maine State Music Theatre. Director: Chuck Abbott.

Crazy For You. Ensemble. Maine State Music Theatre. Choreographer: Mary Jane Houdina.

Dirty, Rotten Scoundrels. Usherette. Maine State Music Theatre. Director/Choreographer: Donna Drake.

Queen Mother. Ensemble. Goodspeed Opera House. Director/Choreographer: Lynne Taylor-Corbett.

The Boyfriend. Dance Captain. Little Theatre on the Square. Sullivan, IL.

Nine. Ensemble. Little Theatre on the Square. Sullivan, IL.

Where’s Charley. Ensemble. Little Theatre on the Square. Sullivan, IL.

Seussical. Bird Girl. Little Theatre on the Square. Sullivan, IL.

Joseph….Ensemble. Stages St. Louis. 2008.

Snoopy! Sally Brown. Stages St. Louis. 2007.

Grease. u/s Patty Simcox. Stages St. Louis. 2006.

Cabaret. Kit Kat Girl. Stages St. Louis. 2006. Choreographer: Kelli Barclay. Big. Ensemble. Stages St. Louis. 2003.

Annie Get Your Gun. Ensemble. Stages St. Louis. 2002.

A Chorus Line. The MUNY. St. Louis, MO. 2002. Director/Choreographer: Mitzi Hamilton.

Hooray for Hollywood. The MUNY. St. Louis, MO. 2002.

A Chorus Line. Lois. Stages St. Louis. 2001.

She Loves Me. Tango Dancer. Stages St. Louis. 2000.

An Evening of Richard Rogers. The MUNY. St. Louis. 2000.

Bye Bye Birdie. Sad Girl. Stages St. Louis. 1999.

Grease. Chorus. The MUNY. St. Louis, MO. 1999. Choreographer: Bobbie Walsh.

The Radio City Rockettes Spectacular. Chorus. The MUNY. St. Louis, MO. 1998.

Bye Bye Birdie. Chorus. The MUNY. St. Louis, MO. 1998.

The Wizard of Oz. Chorus. The MUNY. St. Louis, MO.1997.

Cinderella. Chorus. The MUNY. St. Louis, MO. 1995. Director: Charles Repole.

College Theatre:

No, No, Nanette. Aunt Sue. Webster Conservatory.

Bat Boy. Shelley. Webster Conservatory.

The Man Who Came to Dinner. Harriet Stanley. Webster Conservatory.

Bye Bye Birdie. Sad Girl. Dance Captain. Webster Conservatory.

Into the Woods. Jack’s Mother. Webster Conservatory.

Lucky Chance. Nymph. Webster Conservatory.