AboutEvan T. Elliott Expertise I can answer any question that pertains to Acting on stage, auditioning for roles, singing on stage, and can provide many good useful tips that can help actors of all ages. As an actor and singer for the past 12 years, and as a new student to opera, I want to share all of the knowledge that I have learned to help YOU!
Experience Hello! My name is Evan Elliott. As an actor, singer and community theater director at the age of 17, I have already had quite an extensive background. Lead roles include "Officer Lockstock" in Urinetown, "Lord Brockhurst" in The Boyfriend, "Al Peterson" in Bye Bye Birdie, "Marryin' Sam" in "Lil' Abner, as well as many supporting and cameo roles. I have been professionally trained vocally with Sharon Black and have even worked with the pianist of Robert Goulet! I am currently training in the wonderful study of Opera. With this year being my 12th year in acting, I am excited for new possibilities that lie ahead.
Organizations Student Government
Prom Committee
Blood Drive Chair
Church Youth Chair
Education/Credentials Voice Training with Nicholas Herman and Sharon Black 2000-Present
Theatre Productions 101--Gregory Richards
Theatre Arts and Dialogue 110--Susan Nieten
Awards and Honors Pike MusicFest Grand Champion
Best Vocalist--The Boyfriend
Best Actor--Urinetown
Director's Choice--The Boyfriend
Expert: Evan T. Elliott Date: 4/27/2008 Subject: My 9 year old daughter .....
Question Hi there,
I hope you find my question appropriate ~ My 9 year old daughter has a VERY powerful voice for her age and is being noticed everywhere for it ~ she has been asked to do several solo performances in theatre for charity, etc. The problem we have is that it is very difficult to find age appropriate material for her! She has sang 'castle on a cloud' in one show, but it isn't the song for her as she had to really hold back! She is going to sing 'Glory of Love' in the next show ~ but we have been asked for her to sing two solo's in one evening and I am really struggling as all the powerful belter type songs have inappropriate lyrics for a 9 year old. We just can't seem to find anything......we wan't a real show stopper! There was one we concidered ~ Don't rain on my parade ~ what do you think?
Please help,
Answer Hello! Thank you for allowing me to answer this question!
Your question is appropriate! Don't rain on my parade sounds wonderful..however..directors (and patrons) can sometimes find the "yelling" involved with the song a little annoying, but I have no clue about your daughter's talent (if only they had voice recordings available on this site!). Might I suggest a song from Guys and Dolls or Grease. Songs from these shows are really cute but not over the top. Good luck to your daughter! Thanks!
