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On this episode I talked with Kristine Reese about the moment she knew she wanted to perform on stage, why it’s never too late to discover your passion for something, getting to teach up and coming performers all that she’s learned through her experiences performing on National Tours, Broadway stages, and regionally (check out https://www.kristinereese.com/coaching/ for more), her national tour debut in Mamma Mia and getting to step into the shoes of an iconic character like Sophie Sheridan on stage, why touring with Mamma Mia was so memorable for her, playing Donna in Mamma Mia at City Springs Theatre, booking the first National Tour of Wicked and portraying Nessarose, her favorite Nessarose moments in the show, Wicked Witch Of The East, what makes Wicked such a successful show to this day, her Broadway debut in Les Miserables, her dream to play Fantine in Les Mis, advice she would give to young performers, and MUCH MORE!
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Reese appeared on Broadway in Les Miserables. She appeared in the touring companies of Pippin, Finding Neverland, Wicked, and Mamma Mia! Regionally, she's appeared in productions with TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, Music Theatre Wichita, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Atlanta TOTS, The MUNY, La Comedia, Kansas City Starlight Tour, and more.
About her coaching:
Kristine Reese and Billy Tighe have a combined 30 years of experience performing on Broadway, National Tours, the West End, Off-Broadway, regional theatres and concert halls across the globe. Together they have coached, advised and worked with students from elementary school through college and artists of all ages.
They are currently the co-directors of City Springs Theatre Conservatory's Pre Professional Company, preparing middle and high school students for a career in the arts and beyond. For information, visit cityspringstheatre.com/education.
Kristine and Billy's teaching approach emphasizes character and story and is aimed at empowering artists to work confidently and independently.
CONTACT: reesekristine@gmail.com
