Spring Showcase Vocal Coaches

Vocal Coaches are provided for the performers the final week of rehearsals to help support performers in finding best ways to effectively performing choreography while singing the needed material. We are so grateful to this year’s vocal coaches for being willing to help performers develop and grow their triple threat skills.

PAST VOCAL COACHES

  • Described as an actress with “natural charm,” Kayleen was acknowledged for her “transformative vocal performance” as Sarah Brown in the Guys and Dolls National Tour. In Fall of 2023, Kayleen made her Broadway debut in Harmony: A New Musical written by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman with direction by Warren Carlyle. She performed in the ensemble each night with a nice feature as Ingrid. Kayleen also understudied the role of Mary played by Olivier-nominated Sierra Boggess. The cast album can be heard on all major streaming services. Prior to Broadway, Kayleen performed her dream role Maria in The Sound of Music at the John W. Engeman Theatre in Northport, NY. The experience was pure joy, and she looks forward to future opportunities to perform this iconic role.

    Pre-pandemic, Kayleen performed Off-Broadway in the original cast of Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish directed by Joel Grey. She executed the extreme feat of covering 3 principal roles in a foreign language as well as performing her own ensemble track each night. One exciting and memorable day during the run, she performed two of her cover tracks in one day which was of course an unplanned surprise. Exceeding expectations, the show enjoyed a nearly year-long run winning the Drama Desk Award for Best Musical Revival. The cast album can be heard on all major streaming services.

    Because music has been such a gift in her life, Kayleen decided to share that gift with others through teaching. Kayleen founded Moving Vocals Performance Studio which offers one-on-one coaching in voice, singing for dancers, audition prep, and business strategy as well as group workshops and masterclasses. To learn more about Kayleen’s teaching offerings and what excites her as a teacher (so she doesn’t go off on that tangent here…!), visit her website for MVPS!

    @kayleenseidl kayleenseidl.com

  • Katy Pfaffl is a versatile voice/music teacher, multi-instrumentalist, and composer with a background in musical theater. After graduating from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), focusing on Musical Theater, Katy embarked on a multifaceted career that has taken her to Broadway stages and beyond. In her Broadway journey, Katy captivated audiences by originating the role of 'Song Woman' in the Tony Award-winning production of War Horse at Lincoln Center. Beyond her theatrical triumphs, Katy's impact extends into the music industry, where she has garnered acclaim with six original albums under the moniker Mighty Kate.

    As a composer and music director, Katy has led the creation of two original musicals in the vibrant landscape of New York City. She has also composed the grand opening of the Chase Center Arena in San Francisco and a poignant tribute to female global diplomats at the United Nations. Katy's creative prowess transcends stage boundaries, as evidenced by her award-winning scoring for film and television, notably earning Best Score at the 2023 Berkeley Film Festival for her work on the feature film Stargazer.

    Her past and current students include Academy Award Nominee Stephanie Hsu (Everything Everywhere All at Once), Tony Winner Matt Doyle (Gossip Girl), Kelli Barrett (Fosse/Verdon), Reshma Shetty (Pure Genius/Royal Pains), Gabrielle Ruiz (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), Dan Amboyer (Younger), Tracee Chimo (Orange is the New Black / Madame Secretary), Tiffany Mann (Rise), as well as Broadway sensations Jenn Gambatese, Jen Cody, Jon Rua, and many more.

    In 2016, Katy Co-Founded Broadway for Arts Education (BAE), a nonprofit organization that uses arts education to dismantle systemic barriers to success for underserved youth. Partnering with the Broadway community and schools worldwide, BAE brings a culturally responsive and decolonized approach to arts education. BAE is widely celebrated for its involvement of the Broadway community in the classroom, featuring over 150 performers volunteering their time and talents. Currently, BAE brings arts education programs to underserved and disadvantaged youth in NYC, India, Haiti, and the Galapagos Islands, serving over 1200+ youth in the US and worldwide.