Welcome!
Katie Engler
Singer~Dancer~Actor~Teaching Artist
A little bit about me...
Katie here - Hello! I'm currently a Chicago-based music theatre performer and teaching artist, and I'm proud to have recently received my Master of Music degree in Music Theatre Vocal Pedagogy from Carthage College. Prior to that, I earned a BFA in Musical Theatre Performance from Columbia College Chicago. Born and bred in Chicago, I'm a Midwest gal at heart, though I've been fortunate enough to spend time living in LA and Boston as well! Music theatre has been my passion since day one, and whether it's on a stage or a Zoom screen, there is no stopping these dancing feet. Performance highlights include productions of Elf, Grease, and Joseph...Dreamcoat at The Little Theatre on the Square, Baby at Citadel Theatre, Young Frankenstein at Mercury Theater Chicago, and Hank Williams: Lost Highway at Timber Lake Playhouse. I've also had the insane opportunity to take my performance and choreography skills abroad to China on multiple occasions, working with children of all ages to bring the joys of music theatre to as many people as possible. Since receiving my masters degree, I've continued working towards my goal of becoming a professional music theatre artist - offering voice lessons and workshops as I pursue a performance career - all while helping to create change through the power of theatre.
RESUME
Height: 5'8" Hair: Strawberry Blonde Eyes: Hazel Vocal Range: C3-C6
*EMC Candidate*
THEATRE:
Elf: The Musical Ensemble/Dance Captain Little Theatre On The Square dir. Therese Kincade
Grease Frenchy/Dance Captain Little Theatre On The Square dir. Jordan Cyphert
Joseph...Dreamcoat Wife/Featured Dancer Little Theatre On The Square dir. M. Jagger-Taylor
Baby Pam Sakarian Citadel Theatre dir. S. Shallenbarger
Young Frankenstein Ensemble/Frau Blucher US Mercury Theater Chicago dir. L Walter Stearns
Wild West Spectacular Louisa/Dance Ensemble Rocky Mountain Dance Theatre dir. E. Fernandez
Lost Highway The Waitress Timber Lake Playhouse dir. Ted Lange
Bye Bye Birdie Ursula Merkle Riverbank Theatre dir. Colleen Everitt
*Open Door Music Theatre Performer/Choreographer
*Educational Tours in China - performer and choreographer (3 tours)
TRAINING:
Carthage College - M.M in Music Theatre Vocal Pedagogy
Columbia College Chicago – Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre
Voice: Lorian Stein Schwaber, Jeremy Ryan Mossman, Lon Ellenberger, Sharon Carlson, Susan Benkin
Dance: Columbia College Chicago – Shanna VanDerwerker, Annie Jo Fischer
Giordano Dance Chicago – GUS, Jazz, & Musical Theatre Summer Intensives
Revolution Dance Center - Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Lyrical
Debbie Allen Dance Academy - Jazz, Ballet, Modern, Tap, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop,
African, Flamenco, Dunham
Acting: Columbia College Chicago – Justin Brill, Michael Brown, Clare Nolan
The Boston Conservatory – Doug Lockwood, Paul D’Agostino
Improv: 4 years of Comedy Sportz
Intensives/Master Classes: Stella Adler Musical Theatre Intensive
-trained with Andréa Burns, Devanand Janki, Carol Linnea Johnson
- master classes with Telly Leung, Julia Murney, Janet Dacal, Robin de Jesús (Stella Adler Studio)
Additional Collegiate Training: The Boston Conservatory
SPECIAL SKILLS:
- Accents/dialects: British RP, Cockney, Southern US, New York/Brooklyn
- Certified Pure Barre instructor, pogo sticking, rollerblading, can sign pledge of allegiance in ASL, double-jointed thumbs, can sing a G2 when I have Covid (I have the voice memos to prove it)
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"Hello Again"
From Hello Again
Tap Reel
"Something to Believe In"
From Newsies
Dance Reel
Take Voice Lessons From Me!
Interested in developing your skills as a vocalist?
With a masters degree in Music Theatre Vocal Pedagogy and a lifetime of vocal training and performance under my belt, there is nothing I love more than sharing my passion for music with my students! Whether you already have years of vocal experience or are just starting your vocal journey, I'd love to help you continue your growth as a singer and performer. Interested in working together? Click the link below to check out my voice studio page, or drop me a line through the contact form at the bottom of this one! Let's get to work!
Contact Me
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