User Name
caribaci
Name
Lisa Pantano
Member Since
March 26, 2010
Bio
I am a singer and actor. Currently, I teach music and drama to pre-kindergarteners to high schoolers. I direct about six or seven shows a year within three different schools and am music director/vocal coach for our local Children's Theatre during their summer session.
I also teach piano and voice privately.
Educational Background
I attended Carnegie Mellon University for classical voice, piano and acting and graduated from the Eastman School of Music with a degree in Vocal Performance.
Number of years teaching
Six
Favorite Playwright
Sam Shepard
Favorite theatrical moment
Maria's monologue in the last scene of West Side Story
Sondheim or Rodgers and Hammerstein?
Sondheim
Interests
Something you should know about me!
I am an enthusiastic performer and teacher with LOTS of energy. My expectations for my students and for myself are very high.
Accomplishments
I won vocal scholarships on the conservatory level and have performed leading roles in operas and operettas. Private students are continuning their musical theatre and vocal aspirations at institutions such as Indiana University, University of Wisconsin (Madison), Loyola and Luther College. One of my youngest student was recently chosen to sing with Andrea Bocelli during his 2009 Christmas tour.
Upcoming Projects
I am directing Annie, Jr. and Pirates of Penzance, Jr. at the same time at two different schools.
In the summer, I will music direct Seussical, Jr.
School/Organization Name
Our Lady Queen of Peace
