Meet Kristin Van Sickle - Educator, Director, & Performer
With over 20 years of teaching experience and a Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Pedagogy, Kristin Van Sickle is dedicated to nurturing the vocal abilities of singers, performers, and students alike. Since 2005 she has honed her approach to vocal coaching, emphasizing a supportive environment where each individual's needs are prioritized. Kristin's extensive background as a performer and her role as a musical theatre director further enrich her teaching, allowing her to provide effective audition coaching and musical theatre training. Whether preparing for an audition or enhancing vocal technique, her individualized sessions aim for clear, tangible results rooted in expertise and a passion for vocal health and education.
Directing, Producing, & Community Involvement
THE KISS, 2022
Music Director and vocal arranger for the world premier of this original musical by Will Vinton at Lakewood Theater in Lake Oswego, OR
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD, 2023
Director and Producer for this performance at Chapel Theater in Milwaukie, OR
PORTLAND CENTER STAGE, 2024-Present
Board of Directors
IMAGINE THEATRE, 2021-2024
Founding Board Member
Co-Artistic Director
YOUTH/COMMUNITY THEATRE DIRECTOR
Over 25 productions as director/music director through Northwest Academy, Imagine Theatre, Journey Theater Arts Group, and Parlando School of the Arts
Performances
SONG FOR A NEW WORLD, 2023
Kristin performed as Woman 1, along with directing and producing the performances at Chapel Theater.
LIZZIE THE MUSICAL, 2024
Kristin starred as Lizzie Borden, earning a Broadway World Portland nomination for best performance. She also was a co-producer of the show
WINE, WOMEN, & SONG, 2024
Kristin performed in this original song cycle at Magenta Theater in Vancouver, WA