User Name
lmfriedman
Name
Lisa Friedman
Member Since
June 14, 2010
Bio
I have been singing since I was a little girl. My mom said that all I needed to do was go into a crowd and I would start to sing. According to her, if we went into a restaurant I would go into my entire show. So as I grew up I simply had to sing and act and school provided me with those opportunities. I really wanted to go to Broadway but my dad put an end to that. So, my only possible chance of performing was to teach and so I teach music to elementary age children and direct childrens musicals. I also perform now and then but I have really learned to love directing. It is amazing. At some point I would also like to direct adults.
Educational Background
B.A. in Elementary Education and Sociology from Purdue University.
B.A. in Music from DePaul University.
Number of years teaching
25
Favorite Playwright
Tennesee Williams and Neil Simon
Favorite theatrical moment
Singing the role of Mother Abbess in The Sound of Music.
Sondheim or Rodgers and Hammerstein?
Rodgers and Hammerstein
Interests
Directing musical theatre is my favorite thing to do. Once I retire from teaching, I hope to direct community theatre for adults. I also enjoy performing when the right role presents itself.
Something you should know about me!
I love playing roles that are the antithesis of my personality.
Accomplishments
The accomplishment that I am most proud of is that I know that I have made a difference in the lives of many of my students.
Upcoming Projects
Planning my next show.
School/Organization Name
John Middleton Elementary School, Skokie, Illinois
Shows You've Worked On
The Sound of Music, The Wizard of Oz, Guys and Dolls Junior, Annie Jr, G2K The King and I, You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, Bye Bye Birdie, Fiddler On The Roof, The Music Man Jr and full., State Fair, Chicago, The Fantastiks, Carou
