Broadway choreographer Stephanie Klemons and music director Chris Rayis come to ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ to share their knowledge with the Music Theatre and Performing Arts programs.
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Music Theatre decided not to throw away their shot when Broadway Music Director and Composer Chris Rayis applied for the university’s Resident Music Director Position.
has written various works of theater as well as served on the music teams of “Frozen,” two national tours of “Hamilton” and the film adaptation of “The Last Five Years.” While at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, he has music directed the fall main stage musical, “42nd Street” and taught Music Theatre Literature to juniors and seniors. He plans on music directing the winter mainstage musical “Into the Woods” as well as teaching a Music Directing class in the spring.
So why all the talk about “Hamilton?” Well, Chris Rayis reached out to one of his “Hamilton” contacts, , who served as associate choreographer next to Andy Blankenbuehler, and asked her to come to ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ to teach a masterclass.
Klemons will be coming to ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ on Nov. 8 to Nov. 10 to teach a dance masterclass and work exclusively with the senior Music Theatre majors. The Music Theatre program said they are lucky to be able to bring in such successful and talented artists to help expand students’ knowledge of the professional theatre industry.