Music instructor Lisa Ericksen to vocal coach musical at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Music instructor Lisa Ericksen to vocal coach musical at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University adjunct professor, Lisa Ericksen, is lending her expertise as a Vocal Coach for the highly-anticipated world premiere of Rutka at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. This powerful indie-rock musical aims to hit Broadway, capturing the attention of its audience with its impactful narrative.
Rutka is based on the diary entries of a 14 year-old Polish Jewish woman during the Holocaust. As Rutka navigates typical teenage moments and themes of resilience, friendship, and romance, the world around her is anything but normal. With a war-stricken Poland, Rutka turns to her diary as a confidant.
Ericksen states, “Several things excite me about working as a vocal coach on Rutka. It’s a world premiere and I’m thrilled to be part of the artistic team.” Her role of bringing Rutka’s character to life is crucial. Ericksen’s vocal coaching helps Rutka’s actress embody the emotional depth necessary to portray a young woman living through this pivotal moment in history.
As Rutka makes its mark on stage, Ericksen’s vocal guidance is greatly valued in shaping the musical production. For more information, visit .