In addition to the valuable weekly instruction we provide our students, it is also good, on occasion, to bring in guest artists and "master" teachers.  Experiences with these professionals can provide new insights for our students and faculty.  And, sometimes, it's just good to hear the same idea from someone else, or said in a different way!

 

This Tuesday, March 11th, we are excited to welcome back Ann Evans.  Ms. Evans has had an incredibly successful career working with students of all ages and abilities - from pre-college all the way to Broadway.  Ms. Evans will work with some of our voice students in private lessons and then, at 6pm, will give a presentation and masterclass in our Large Rehearsal Room.

 

We would love it if you would come and see a truly gifted teacher at work with some of our students this Tuesday (6pm in our Large Rehearsal Room).  If you are interested, please contact me directly to reserve a seat.  It's free of charge and should be a lot of fun.   

 

Here is some more information about the masterclass as well as Ms. Evans:

 

To belt or not to belt, that is the question - and at least one of the questions we will examine and explore practically in this masterclass. How do you know what singing style makes sense for a particular song? And how do you meld that style with what works in your voice? Join us and gain some hands on knowledge of how to make it all work together: style, text and your unique sound!

Ann Evans has been a vocal instructor, performer and theatre arts educator in the Seattle area since 1988, and has an active private voice studio. She has taught  masterclasses at University of Wyoming, University of Northern Colorado, University of North Carolina-Charlotte, Coker College, Bellevue College and many private theatre schools. She holds membership in AEA, Actor's Equity Association and the National Association of Teachers of Singing. Ms. Evans' work as an instructor has ranged from public/private schools in Colorado, New York, California, and Washington, and to performing arts programs such as Village Theatre Kidstage, Seattle Playhouse, Youth Theatre Northwest, Seattle Children's Theatre, West Seattle Theatre Arts, and Tacoma Actors Guild. She developed the curriculum and was the acting chair of the Musical Theatre Department at Washington Academy of Performing Arts from its inception to 1998.

Ms. Evans' studio is focused on Broadway style singing. Her students range from high school performers to Broadway actors, with students playing roles on Broadway in the recently opened Bridges of Madison County, First Date, Nine to Five, The Addams Family, Spring Awakening, Wicked, All Shook Up, 42nd Street, A Christmas Story, The Pirate Queen, Aida, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Xanadu, and White Christmas; in National Tours of Book of Mormon, Annie, Cats, The King & I, My Fair Lady, Mamma Mia, Wicked, Next to Normal, and Jersey Boys. Studio alumni have gone on to study at every top collegiate theatre program in the country. Among her current and former students the Tony nominated Clayton Corzatte, Megan Hilty, Cheyenne Jackson, and Emmy winner Rob Estes.

In addition to teaching, Ms. Evans continues to perform as an actor/singer/dancer. From summer stock to Off-Broadway some of her favorite roles include Anna in The King & I, Mona in Dames at Sea, Aldonza in Man of La Mancha, Kate in Taming of the Shrew, and Cinderella in The Cinderella Opera. She has recorded several albums, "Chamber Music", and one with her son, "Crossword".

Ms. Evans holds a BA in Music and a BFA in Theatre from Stephens College in Columbia Missouri. Prior to completing graduate work at Circle in the Square Professional Actor Training Program in NYC, she studied at the National Theatre Institute at the O'Neill Theatre Center, the University of Colorado, and Connecticut College. Her online publication, www.thebeltbook.com is the premier resource dedicated to helping singers find and examine belt and belt mix literature for musical theater.


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