Elisabeth Spencer

About

Elisabeth Spencer is a versatile and accomplished voice instructor based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, teaching at Rising Stars Performing Arts Academy. With extensive training and performance experience in multiple musical genres including musical theatre, country, folk, pop, rock, and jazz, Elisabeth brings a broad artistic perspective to her vocal instruction. Her performance background includes recognition at regional and state-wide levels from prestigious institutions including the Utah Shakespeare Festival and the Utah Festival Opera. Her theatrical credits include notable roles such as Martha in The Secret Garden and the Nurse in Sunday in the Park with George, demonstrating her expertise in character-driven vocal performance. Throughout her career, Elisabeth has performed in plays, musicals, chamber choirs, symphonic orchestras, and competitive bands, giving her comprehensive understanding of vocal technique across diverse musical contexts. Her teaching specializes in sustainable mix belting technique, essential for contemporary and musical theatre singers, as well as storytelling and improvisation skills that develop artistry alongside technique. She provides specialized audition preparation for students pursuing musical theatre and other performance opportunities. Elisabeth's multidisciplinary approach helps students develop not only technical vocal proficiency but also the confidence, expressiveness, and stage presence necessary for successful performance across any musical style.

Education & Qualifications

Performance training in musical theatre, country, folk, pop, rock, and jazz; regional and state recognition from Utah Shakespeare Festival and Utah Festival Opera

Teaching Styles