Allison Houston
AllisonHouston@gmail.com
(602) 327-4228
EDUCATION
Arizona State University
BM in Music Theatre Performance and Justice Studies Minor
Summa Cum Laude
EXPERIENCE
Allison Houston Voice LLC, 2012-present
(LLC formed in 2021)
Teach private voice lessons that include customized training in music theory, sight singing, audition preparation, video submissions, all styles of repertoire, with emphasis on musical theatre (including repertoire coaching) based on student needs and interests. Beginning piano is also offered. Students have the opportunity to participate in several competitions, community performances, and recitals, including events through National Association of Teachers of Singing.
PLACES! PRODUCTIONS, 2016-present
President/Artistic Director: Produce, direct, music direct, and choreograph several productions each season. Music direct Presto!, an advanced vocal ensemble. Shows produced and directed include Annie Jr., Aladdin Jr., Hairspray Jr., The Diary of Anne Frank, GTK Footloose, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Shrek TYA, The Crucible, Little Women, We Will Rock You Young@Part, Legally Blonde Jr., Les Miserables School Edition, The Secret Garden, and Bye Bye Birdie . Submit all non-profit documents, bookkeeping, contract-writing, fundraising, and other operations.
EAST VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL, 2020- Present
Performing Arts Instructor: Teach hour long classes in theatre, voice, and dance. Direct, music direct, and choreograph two productions a year. Design all curriculum in each specialty for grades 9-12. Shows directed include song and scene revues, Winter One Acts, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Nutcracker, and The Poe Plays.
AMERICAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY- IRONWOOD, 2019-2020
General Music Teacher: Teach 40-minute classes for grades K-6 that cover music theory, percussion, and vocal music. Produce four concerts with vocal music and choreography. Combine personalized curriculum and Gameplan curriculum.
LEARNING FOUNDATION AND PERFORMING ARTS- WARNER, 2013-2019
Musical Theatre Teacher: Teach 40-minute classes for grades K-6 that cover physical and vocal warm-ups, acting exercises and games, and rehearsal for performances. Direct, music direct, and design (costumes, sets, props, lights, and sound) two full musicals and two talents shows for six casts of 75-90 children. Run after school programs that include an advanced show choir, technical theatre club, and drama club. Past shows directed include Frog and Toad, Goldilocks, Pirates!, The Lion King Jr., We Are Monsters, Alice in Wonderland Jr., Elves and the Shoemaker, The Little Mermaid Jr., Pinocchio, and Willy Wonka Jr.
PHOENIX THEATRE SUMMER CAMP, 2011-2016
Director/Choreographer: Instruct eight week-long sessions for performers ages 11-16. Hourly workshops include audition techniques, communicating emotions, characterization and physicality, improvisation, listening and responding, musical theatre dance, and theatre performance rehearsal. Other duties include designing curriculum and adapting scripts.
ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION ACTOR/SINGER
Phoenix Theatre: Loves Makes the World Go ‘Round (Natalie), Gypsy (Agnes), Our Town (Rebecca), Avenue Q (Kate/Lucy u/s- performed), Marvelous Wonderettes (Betty Jean/Suzy u/s), ...Spelling Bee (Olive u/s)
Broadway Palm: Alice in Wonderland (Queen of Hearts, Rose, Mathilda)
MN Fringe Festival: Craigslist! (A dozen characters)
ASU Lyric Opera Theatre: The Secret Garden (Mary), ...Charlie Brown (Lucy), ...Spelling Bee (Olive)
VOLUNTEER WORK
National Association of Teachers of Singing- Valley of the Sun Board Member
National Association of Teachers of Singing- Cal West Region Webmaster and Teacher of the Year Award Chair
Places! Productions- Board Member
OTHER PRODUCTION CREDITS
Director- The Snow Queen at Young Artists Initiative (St. Paul, MN)
Director/Choreographer- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School (Minneapolis, MN)
Director- The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe at Anoka Middle School for the Arts (Anoka, MN)
Director- Girls’ Leadership Academy of Arizona Glee Club, 2013 (Phoenix, AZ)
Director/Choreographer- Next Step Workshop 2010- Lionheart Theatre Company (Norcross, Georgia)
Choreographer/Music Director- Summer Camp 2010- Lionheart Theatre Company (Norcross,
Georgia)
Teaching Assistant- Camp Broadway 2010-ASU Gammage (Tempe, AZ)
Director/Choreographer- Aladdin Jr. at Spotlight Youth Theatre
Choreographer/Music Director- Celebration, Performance Troupe at Spotlight Youth Theatre (Glendale, AZ)
Director- Spotlight Youth Theatre Summer Camp 2007-2009 (Glendale, AZ)
Director/Choreographer- Cinderella: A Rock-N-Roll Fairytale at Spotlight Youth Theatre (Glendale, AZ)
Choreographer- Willy Wonka Jr. at Spotlight Youth Theatre (Glendale, AZ)
Director/Choreographer- Alice in Wonderland Jr. at Spotlight Youth Theatre (Glendale, AZ)
Director- Glendale Library Workshops (Glendale, AZ)
Assistant Director- Annie Jr, Dir. Joe Marshall (Glendale, AZ)
Assistant Director- Little Mermaid Jr., Aladdin Jr., Willy Wonka Jr. at Art and Sol, Dir. Renee Werkheiser (Scottsdale/Phoenix, AZ)
Stage Manager- Cabaret at ASU’s Lyric Opera Theatre (Tempe, AZ)
ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS
Arizona State University Provost Scholarship Recipient
ASU Lyric Opera Theatre Scholarship Recipient
Arizona AIMS Tuition Waiver Recipient
National Association of Teachers of Singing- multiple State, Regional, and National 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place student awards
AriZoni Scholarship Recipient
2 AriZoni Awards of Excellence
5 AriZoni Awards of Excellence Nominations
NATS National Musical Theatre Competition Semi-Finalist
ASU Commencement National Anthem Soloist
NATS Emerging Leader Award 2022
OTHER CHORAL/VOCAL EXPERIENCE
Soloist and Choir- Love of Christ Lutheran Church Lenten and Christmas Cantatas, Services, and Special Events (2011-present) Mesa, AZ
Cantor- Holy Spirit Tempe, AZ
Soloist and Choir- Arizona Masterworks Chorale (2018-2019)
Voice Training- Judy May, Claudia Kennedy, Diane Delander
OTHER THEATRICAL CREDITS
Little Women (Jo), Songs for a New World (Woman 1), The Sound of Music (Maria), Godspell (Judas/Bless the Lord Soloist), Les Miserables (Fantine), Peter Pan (Wendy)
...and many more over 20 years!
AllisonHouston@gmail.com
(602) 327-4228
EDUCATION
Arizona State University
BM in Music Theatre Performance and Justice Studies Minor
Summa Cum Laude
EXPERIENCE
Allison Houston Voice LLC, 2012-present
(LLC formed in 2021)
Teach private voice lessons that include customized training in music theory, sight singing, audition preparation, video submissions, all styles of repertoire, with emphasis on musical theatre (including repertoire coaching) based on student needs and interests. Beginning piano is also offered. Students have the opportunity to participate in several competitions, community performances, and recitals, including events through National Association of Teachers of Singing.
PLACES! PRODUCTIONS, 2016-present
President/Artistic Director: Produce, direct, music direct, and choreograph several productions each season. Music direct Presto!, an advanced vocal ensemble. Shows produced and directed include Annie Jr., Aladdin Jr., Hairspray Jr., The Diary of Anne Frank, GTK Footloose, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Shrek TYA, The Crucible, Little Women, We Will Rock You Young@Part, Legally Blonde Jr., Les Miserables School Edition, The Secret Garden, and Bye Bye Birdie . Submit all non-profit documents, bookkeeping, contract-writing, fundraising, and other operations.
EAST VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL, 2020- Present
Performing Arts Instructor: Teach hour long classes in theatre, voice, and dance. Direct, music direct, and choreograph two productions a year. Design all curriculum in each specialty for grades 9-12. Shows directed include song and scene revues, Winter One Acts, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Nutcracker, and The Poe Plays.
AMERICAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY- IRONWOOD, 2019-2020
General Music Teacher: Teach 40-minute classes for grades K-6 that cover music theory, percussion, and vocal music. Produce four concerts with vocal music and choreography. Combine personalized curriculum and Gameplan curriculum.
LEARNING FOUNDATION AND PERFORMING ARTS- WARNER, 2013-2019
Musical Theatre Teacher: Teach 40-minute classes for grades K-6 that cover physical and vocal warm-ups, acting exercises and games, and rehearsal for performances. Direct, music direct, and design (costumes, sets, props, lights, and sound) two full musicals and two talents shows for six casts of 75-90 children. Run after school programs that include an advanced show choir, technical theatre club, and drama club. Past shows directed include Frog and Toad, Goldilocks, Pirates!, The Lion King Jr., We Are Monsters, Alice in Wonderland Jr., Elves and the Shoemaker, The Little Mermaid Jr., Pinocchio, and Willy Wonka Jr.
PHOENIX THEATRE SUMMER CAMP, 2011-2016
Director/Choreographer: Instruct eight week-long sessions for performers ages 11-16. Hourly workshops include audition techniques, communicating emotions, characterization and physicality, improvisation, listening and responding, musical theatre dance, and theatre performance rehearsal. Other duties include designing curriculum and adapting scripts.
ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION ACTOR/SINGER
Phoenix Theatre: Loves Makes the World Go ‘Round (Natalie), Gypsy (Agnes), Our Town (Rebecca), Avenue Q (Kate/Lucy u/s- performed), Marvelous Wonderettes (Betty Jean/Suzy u/s), ...Spelling Bee (Olive u/s)
Broadway Palm: Alice in Wonderland (Queen of Hearts, Rose, Mathilda)
MN Fringe Festival: Craigslist! (A dozen characters)
ASU Lyric Opera Theatre: The Secret Garden (Mary), ...Charlie Brown (Lucy), ...Spelling Bee (Olive)
VOLUNTEER WORK
National Association of Teachers of Singing- Valley of the Sun Board Member
National Association of Teachers of Singing- Cal West Region Webmaster and Teacher of the Year Award Chair
Places! Productions- Board Member
OTHER PRODUCTION CREDITS
Director- The Snow Queen at Young Artists Initiative (St. Paul, MN)
Director/Choreographer- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School (Minneapolis, MN)
Director- The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe at Anoka Middle School for the Arts (Anoka, MN)
Director- Girls’ Leadership Academy of Arizona Glee Club, 2013 (Phoenix, AZ)
Director/Choreographer- Next Step Workshop 2010- Lionheart Theatre Company (Norcross, Georgia)
Choreographer/Music Director- Summer Camp 2010- Lionheart Theatre Company (Norcross,
Georgia)
Teaching Assistant- Camp Broadway 2010-ASU Gammage (Tempe, AZ)
Director/Choreographer- Aladdin Jr. at Spotlight Youth Theatre
Choreographer/Music Director- Celebration, Performance Troupe at Spotlight Youth Theatre (Glendale, AZ)
Director- Spotlight Youth Theatre Summer Camp 2007-2009 (Glendale, AZ)
Director/Choreographer- Cinderella: A Rock-N-Roll Fairytale at Spotlight Youth Theatre (Glendale, AZ)
Choreographer- Willy Wonka Jr. at Spotlight Youth Theatre (Glendale, AZ)
Director/Choreographer- Alice in Wonderland Jr. at Spotlight Youth Theatre (Glendale, AZ)
Director- Glendale Library Workshops (Glendale, AZ)
Assistant Director- Annie Jr, Dir. Joe Marshall (Glendale, AZ)
Assistant Director- Little Mermaid Jr., Aladdin Jr., Willy Wonka Jr. at Art and Sol, Dir. Renee Werkheiser (Scottsdale/Phoenix, AZ)
Stage Manager- Cabaret at ASU’s Lyric Opera Theatre (Tempe, AZ)
ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS
Arizona State University Provost Scholarship Recipient
ASU Lyric Opera Theatre Scholarship Recipient
Arizona AIMS Tuition Waiver Recipient
National Association of Teachers of Singing- multiple State, Regional, and National 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place student awards
AriZoni Scholarship Recipient
2 AriZoni Awards of Excellence
5 AriZoni Awards of Excellence Nominations
NATS National Musical Theatre Competition Semi-Finalist
ASU Commencement National Anthem Soloist
NATS Emerging Leader Award 2022
OTHER CHORAL/VOCAL EXPERIENCE
Soloist and Choir- Love of Christ Lutheran Church Lenten and Christmas Cantatas, Services, and Special Events (2011-present) Mesa, AZ
Cantor- Holy Spirit Tempe, AZ
Soloist and Choir- Arizona Masterworks Chorale (2018-2019)
Voice Training- Judy May, Claudia Kennedy, Diane Delander
OTHER THEATRICAL CREDITS
Little Women (Jo), Songs for a New World (Woman 1), The Sound of Music (Maria), Godspell (Judas/Bless the Lord Soloist), Les Miserables (Fantine), Peter Pan (Wendy)
...and many more over 20 years!
