Richard Lisenby

Instructor of Voice

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Education

• D.M.A., University of Memphis, Voice Performance (in progress)
• M.M., Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Opera/Musical Theater Voice
• B.A., University of Montevallo, Music (Voice)
• B.A., University of Montevallo, Communication Studies

Teaching Specialties

• Musical Theater Styles
• Art Song

Research Interests

• Vocal Pedagogy
• Vocology
• German Lieder

Curriculum Vitae

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Biography

Richard Lisenby is a versatile singer and actor with a deep passion for both musical theatre and classical vocal styles. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of Montevallo and a Master of Music in Opera/Musical Theatre from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Voice Performance at the University of Memphis, with a concentration in vocology. Prior to beginning his doctoral studies, Richard performed extensively in Off-Broadway and regional productions and held teaching appointments at Samford University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. As an educator, Richard is dedicated to helping students develop healthy vocal techniques, broaden their expressive and stylistic range, and discover the unique qualities and colors of their individual voices.

Off-Broadway: The Sorceress (The National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene); Agatha Christie’s The Unexpected Guest. (The Players Theater) The Little Mermaid (The Players Theater); Sgt. Stubby: The Great American War Dog Musical (FACT Theater); Croaker: A New Musical and A Pie Rat’s Tale, (Three Act Theater Company). NYC/Regional: Sellem, The Rake’s Progress (Opera Memphis); Paul, Company; Brick, Escape to Margaritaville; A Grand Night for Singing (The Virginia Samford Theater); The Baker, Into The Woods (The Hudson Guild Theater); Mr. Erlanson, A Little Night Music (Theater 2020); Dan, Next to Normal (TATC); Marius, Les Misérables (Tennessee Valley Art Association); L.A. in Gypsy (Gallery Players); Rev. Oglethorpe, Smoke on the Mountain; Saint Aphoridisius, The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Cumberland County Playhouse); Holy Fool, The Birth of the Wild Heart, (Guided Imagery Opera, The National Opera Center); Semi-finalist in NYMF’s 2015 Next Broadway Sensation Competition.