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Ddehilster: Year-by-year West Boca High productions; 2022 Cappies award

2026-11-07T02:20:28Z

Year-by-year West Boca High productions; 2022 Cappies award

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	\| training = [[Taylor Made Dance & Theatre]] (College Audition Project), Boca Raton		\| training = [[Taylor Made Dance & Theatre]] (College Audition Project), Boca Raton
	\| notable_roles = Roxie Hart (''Chicago'', University of Central Oklahoma, 2026)		\| notable_roles = Roxie Hart (''Chicago'', University of Central Oklahoma, 2026)
	\| productions = ''~~She Loves Me~~'' (~~UCO, 2023~~)~~; ''Hairspray''~~, ''Sister Act'', ''Urinetown'', ''Grease'' (West Boca Raton Community High School~~; dance captain~~ / ~~ensemble~~)		\| productions = ''Hairspray'' (2019), ''Sister Act'' (2020), ''Urinetown'' (2021), ''Grease'' (2022) at West Boca Raton Community High School<br />''She Loves Me'' (UCO, 2023)
			\| awards = Cappies Award, Dancer in a Female Role (2022, ''Grease'')
	\| website = [https://www.instagram.com/elliana_herr/ @elliana_herr] on Instagram		\| website = [https://www.instagram.com/elliana_herr/ @elliana_herr] on Instagram
	}}		}}
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	== Education ==		== Education ==
	* '''West Boca Raton Community High School''', Boca Raton, Florida (graduated 2022)		* '''West Boca Raton Community High School''', Boca Raton, Florida (graduated 2022): Theatre Arts Academy, Thespian Troupe 6760
	* '''University of Central Oklahoma''', Edmond, Oklahoma (2022–2026): '''Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre''' (2026)<ref name="ig">{{cite web \|url=https://www.instagram.com/elliana_herr/ \|title=Elliana Herr (@elliana_herr) \|website=Instagram \|access-date=2026-11-07}}</ref>		* '''University of Central Oklahoma''', Edmond, Oklahoma (2022–2026): '''Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre''' (2026)<ref name="ig">{{cite web \|url=https://www.instagram.com/elliana_herr/ \|title=Elliana Herr (@elliana_herr) \|website=Instagram \|access-date=2026-11-07}}</ref>

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	== Career ==		== Career ==
	In November 2023, as a sophomore, Herr appeared in UCO's production of ''She Loves Me''. Her cast biography for that show listed ~~earlier~~ credits as dance captain and ensemble member ~~in ''Hairspray'', ''Sister Act'', ''Urinetown'' and ''Grease''. All four were productions at West Boca Raton Community High School~~.<ref name="slm">{{cite web \|url=https://blogs.uco.edu/cfadevents/2023/11/07/she-loves-me/ \|title=She Loves Me \|website=University of Central Oklahoma – College of Fine Arts and Design events \|date=2023-11-07}}</ref>		=== West Boca Raton Community High School ===
			Herr was in the theatre program (Thespian Troupe 6760) at West Boca Raton Community High School, directed by Lance Blank. She was dance captain or a member of the ensemble in the school's spring musicals:
			* '''''Hairspray''''' (spring 2019). The school newspaper called it "the most sold-out show that our school has ever produced". It won Outstanding Musical at the 2019 Kravis Center Dream Awards.<ref name="hs19">{{cite web \|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/miami/article/Kravis-Center-Hosts-2019-Dream-Awards-For-High-School-Musical-Theater-20190529 \|title=Kravis Center Hosts 2019 Dream Awards For High School Musical Theater \|website=BroadwayWorld \|date=2019-05-29}}</ref><ref name="sa">{{cite web \|url=https://wbhsbullseye.com/1397/entertainment/west-boca-welcomes-a-new-set-of-sisters/ \|title=West Boca Welcomes… A New Set of Sisters \|website=The West Boca Bullseye \|date=2020-01-29}}</ref>
			* '''''Sister Act''''' (spring 2020). It completed its run, but a planned revival weekend was cancelled when COVID-19 closed the school.<ref name="pause">{{cite web \|url=https://wbhsbullseye.com/1558/entertainment/the-show-must-be-put-on-pause/ \|title=The Show Must Be Put on Pause \|website=The West Boca Bullseye \|date=2020-04-16}}</ref>
			* '''''Urinetown''''' (2021). Auditions were held in spring 2021, after a year of mostly virtual theatre.<ref name="uri">{{cite web \|url=https://wbhsbullseye.com/2299/features/whats-new-in-the-performing-arts-academy/ \|title=What's New in the Performing Arts Academy? \|website=The West Boca Bullseye \|date=2021-04-07}}</ref>
			* '''''Grease''''' (March 2022). More than 500 people attended opening night and over a thousand more that weekend.<ref name="grease">{{cite web \|url=https://wbhsbullseye.com/3329/showcase/grease-is-the-word/ \|title=Grease is the Word! \|website=The West Boca Bullseye \|date=2022-03-10}}</ref>

			For ''Grease'', Herr won the 2022 South Florida '''Cappies Award for Dancer in a Female Role''', one of six Cappies the school won that year at the Broward Center. The Cappies are often called the "Tony Awards of high school theater".<ref name="cappies">{{cite web \|url=https://wbhsbullseye.com/3545/entertainment/west-boca-drama-cleans-up-at-the-cappies/ \|title=West Boca Drama Cleans Up at the Cappies \|website=The West Boca Bullseye \|date=2022-05-24}}</ref>

			=== University of Central Oklahoma ===
			In November 2023, as a sophomore, Herr appeared in UCO's production of ''She Loves Me''. Her cast biography for that show listed her West Boca credits as dance captain and ensemble member.<ref name="slm">{{cite web \|url=https://blogs.uco.edu/cfadevents/2023/11/07/she-loves-me/ \|title=She Loves Me \|website=University of Central Oklahoma – College of Fine Arts and Design events \|date=2023-11-07}}</ref>

	In February 2026, in her senior year, Herr played Roxie Hart in UCO's production of ''Chicago'' at the UCO Jazz Lab in Edmond (February 12–15), directed and choreographed by Nathan Peck. Every reserved performance sold out.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://ucentralmedia.com/uco-musical-theater-department-to-put-on-chicago-this-weekend/ \|title=UCO Musical Theater Department to Put on "Chicago" This Weekend \|website=UCentral Media (University of Central Oklahoma) \|date=2026-02-11}}</ref>		In February 2026, in her senior year, Herr played Roxie Hart in UCO's production of ''Chicago'' at the UCO Jazz Lab in Edmond (February 12–15), directed and choreographed by Nathan Peck. Every reserved performance sold out.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://ucentralmedia.com/uco-musical-theater-department-to-put-on-chicago-this-weekend/ \|title=UCO Musical Theater Department to Put on "Chicago" This Weekend \|website=UCentral Media (University of Central Oklahoma) \|date=2026-02-11}}</ref>
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	! Year !! Production !! Role !! Venue / company		! Year !! Production !! Role !! Venue / company
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	\| ~~2018–2022~~ \|\| ''Hairspray''; ''Sister Act''; ''Urinetown''; ''Grease'' \|\| Dance captain / ensemble \|\| West Boca Raton Community High School		\| 2019 \|\| ''Hairspray'' \|\| Dance captain / ensemble \|\| West Boca Raton Community High School
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			\| 2020 \|\| ''Sister Act'' \|\| Dance captain / ensemble \|\| West Boca Raton Community High School
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			\| 2021 \|\| ''Urinetown'' \|\| Dance captain / ensemble \|\| West Boca Raton Community High School
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			\| 2022 \|\| ''Grease'' \|\| Dance captain / ensemble; Cappies Award, Dancer in a Female Role \|\| West Boca Raton Community High School
	\|-		\|-
	\| 2022 \|\| ''New Broncho Showcase'' \|\| Performer (incoming class) \|\| University of Central Oklahoma		\| 2022 \|\| ''New Broncho Showcase'' \|\| Performer (incoming class) \|\| University of Central Oklahoma

Ddehilster: Earlier credits at West Boca Raton Community High School

2026-11-07T02:18:09Z

Earlier credits at West Boca Raton Community High School

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	\| disciplines = Musical theatre actress · Singer · Dancer		\| disciplines = Musical theatre actress · Singer · Dancer
	\| based_in = Edmond, Oklahoma		\| based_in = Edmond, Oklahoma
	\| education = University of Central Oklahoma (2022–2026)		\| education = West Boca Raton Community High School (2022)<br />University of Central Oklahoma (2022–2026)
	\| degree = Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre, University of Central Oklahoma (2026)		\| degree = Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre, University of Central Oklahoma (2026)
	\| training = [[Taylor Made Dance & Theatre]] (College Audition Project), Boca Raton		\| training = [[Taylor Made Dance & Theatre]] (College Audition Project), Boca Raton
	\| notable_roles = Roxie Hart (''Chicago'', University of Central Oklahoma, 2026)		\| notable_roles = Roxie Hart (''Chicago'', University of Central Oklahoma, 2026)
	\| productions = ''She Loves Me'' (UCO, 2023); ~~earlier~~ ''Hairspray'', ''Sister Act'', ''Urinetown'', ''Grease'' (dance captain / ensemble)		\| productions = ''She Loves Me'' (UCO, 2023); ''Hairspray'', ''Sister Act'', ''Urinetown'', ''Grease'' (West Boca Raton Community High School; dance captain / ensemble)
	\| website = [https://www.instagram.com/elliana_herr/ @elliana_herr] on Instagram		\| website = [https://www.instagram.com/elliana_herr/ @elliana_herr] on Instagram
	}}		}}
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	== Education ==		== Education ==
			* '''West Boca Raton Community High School''', Boca Raton, Florida (graduated 2022)
	* '''University of Central Oklahoma''', Edmond, Oklahoma (2022–2026): '''Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre''' (2026)<ref name="ig">{{cite web \|url=https://www.instagram.com/elliana_herr/ \|title=Elliana Herr (@elliana_herr) \|website=Instagram \|access-date=2026-11-07}}</ref>		* '''University of Central Oklahoma''', Edmond, Oklahoma (2022–2026): '''Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre''' (2026)<ref name="ig">{{cite web \|url=https://www.instagram.com/elliana_herr/ \|title=Elliana Herr (@elliana_herr) \|website=Instagram \|access-date=2026-11-07}}</ref>

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	== Career ==		== Career ==
	In November 2023, as a sophomore, Herr appeared in UCO's production of ''She Loves Me''. Her cast biography for that show listed earlier credits as dance captain and ensemble member in ''Hairspray'', ''Sister Act'', ''Urinetown'' and ''Grease''.<ref name="slm">{{cite web \|url=https://blogs.uco.edu/cfadevents/2023/11/07/she-loves-me/ \|title=She Loves Me \|website=University of Central Oklahoma – College of Fine Arts and Design events \|date=2023-11-07}}</ref>		In November 2023, as a sophomore, Herr appeared in UCO's production of ''She Loves Me''. Her cast biography for that show listed earlier credits as dance captain and ensemble member in ''Hairspray'', ''Sister Act'', ''Urinetown'' and ''Grease''. All four were productions at West Boca Raton Community High School.<ref name="slm">{{cite web \|url=https://blogs.uco.edu/cfadevents/2023/11/07/she-loves-me/ \|title=She Loves Me \|website=University of Central Oklahoma – College of Fine Arts and Design events \|date=2023-11-07}}</ref>

	In February 2026, in her senior year, Herr played Roxie Hart in UCO's production of ''Chicago'' at the UCO Jazz Lab in Edmond (February 12–15), directed and choreographed by Nathan Peck. Every reserved performance sold out.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://ucentralmedia.com/uco-musical-theater-department-to-put-on-chicago-this-weekend/ \|title=UCO Musical Theater Department to Put on "Chicago" This Weekend \|website=UCentral Media (University of Central Oklahoma) \|date=2026-02-11}}</ref>		In February 2026, in her senior year, Herr played Roxie Hart in UCO's production of ''Chicago'' at the UCO Jazz Lab in Edmond (February 12–15), directed and choreographed by Nathan Peck. Every reserved performance sold out.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://ucentralmedia.com/uco-musical-theater-department-to-put-on-chicago-this-weekend/ \|title=UCO Musical Theater Department to Put on "Chicago" This Weekend \|website=UCentral Media (University of Central Oklahoma) \|date=2026-02-11}}</ref>
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	{\| class="wikitable sortable"		{\| class="wikitable sortable"
	! Year !! Production !! Role !! Venue / company		! Year !! Production !! Role !! Venue / company
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			\| 2018–2022 \|\| ''Hairspray''; ''Sister Act''; ''Urinetown''; ''Grease'' \|\| Dance captain / ensemble \|\| West Boca Raton Community High School
	\|-		\|-
	\| 2022 \|\| ''New Broncho Showcase'' \|\| Performer (incoming class) \|\| University of Central Oklahoma		\| 2022 \|\| ''New Broncho Showcase'' \|\| Performer (incoming class) \|\| University of Central Oklahoma

Ddehilster: Add She Loves Me (UCO, 2023) and earlier credits

2026-11-07T02:14:04Z

Add She Loves Me (UCO, 2023) and earlier credits

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	\| training = [[Taylor Made Dance & Theatre]] (College Audition Project), Boca Raton		\| training = [[Taylor Made Dance & Theatre]] (College Audition Project), Boca Raton
	\| notable_roles = Roxie Hart (''Chicago'', University of Central Oklahoma, 2026)		\| notable_roles = Roxie Hart (''Chicago'', University of Central Oklahoma, 2026)
			\| productions = ''She Loves Me'' (UCO, 2023); earlier ''Hairspray'', ''Sister Act'', ''Urinetown'', ''Grease'' (dance captain / ensemble)
	\| website = [https://www.instagram.com/elliana_herr/ @elliana_herr] on Instagram		\| website = [https://www.instagram.com/elliana_herr/ @elliana_herr] on Instagram
	}}		}}
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	== Career ==		== Career ==
			In November 2023, as a sophomore, Herr appeared in UCO's production of ''She Loves Me''. Her cast biography for that show listed earlier credits as dance captain and ensemble member in ''Hairspray'', ''Sister Act'', ''Urinetown'' and ''Grease''.<ref name="slm">{{cite web \|url=https://blogs.uco.edu/cfadevents/2023/11/07/she-loves-me/ \|title=She Loves Me \|website=University of Central Oklahoma – College of Fine Arts and Design events \|date=2023-11-07}}</ref>

	In February 2026, in her senior year, Herr played Roxie Hart in UCO's production of ''Chicago'' at the UCO Jazz Lab in Edmond (February 12–15), directed and choreographed by Nathan Peck. Every reserved performance sold out.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://ucentralmedia.com/uco-musical-theater-department-to-put-on-chicago-this-weekend/ \|title=UCO Musical Theater Department to Put on "Chicago" This Weekend \|website=UCentral Media (University of Central Oklahoma) \|date=2026-02-11}}</ref>		In February 2026, in her senior year, Herr played Roxie Hart in UCO's production of ''Chicago'' at the UCO Jazz Lab in Edmond (February 12–15), directed and choreographed by Nathan Peck. Every reserved performance sold out.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://ucentralmedia.com/uco-musical-theater-department-to-put-on-chicago-this-weekend/ \|title=UCO Musical Theater Department to Put on "Chicago" This Weekend \|website=UCentral Media (University of Central Oklahoma) \|date=2026-02-11}}</ref>

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	\| 2022 \|\| ''New Broncho Showcase'' \|\| Performer (incoming class) \|\| University of Central Oklahoma		\| 2022 \|\| ''New Broncho Showcase'' \|\| Performer (incoming class) \|\| University of Central Oklahoma
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			\| 2023 \|\| ''She Loves Me'' \|\| Cast member \|\| University of Central Oklahoma
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	\| 2026 \|\| ''Chicago'' \|\| Roxie Hart \|\| University of Central Oklahoma, UCO Jazz Lab		\| 2026 \|\| ''Chicago'' \|\| Roxie Hart \|\| University of Central Oklahoma, UCO Jazz Lab

Ddehilster: New photo (UCO, 2022)

2026-11-07T02:13:14Z

New photo (UCO, 2022)

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	\| name = Elliana Herr		\| name = Elliana Herr
	\| image = Elliana_Herr.jpg		\| image = Elliana_Herr.jpg
	\| caption = Herr ~~at the~~ University of Central Oklahoma~~, 2023~~		\| caption = Herr in 2022 (photo: University of Central Oklahoma)
	\| disciplines = Musical theatre actress · Singer · Dancer		\| disciplines = Musical theatre actress · Singer · Dancer
	\| based_in = Edmond, Oklahoma		\| based_in = Edmond, Oklahoma

Ddehilster: Add photo; trim mentions of Luanda

2026-11-07T02:10:20Z

Add photo; trim mentions of Luanda

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	{{Infobox artist		{{Infobox artist
	\| name = Elliana Herr		\| name = Elliana Herr
			\| image = Elliana_Herr.jpg
			\| caption = Herr at the University of Central Oklahoma, 2023
	\| disciplines = Musical theatre actress · Singer · Dancer		\| disciplines = Musical theatre actress · Singer · Dancer
	\| based_in = Edmond, Oklahoma		\| based_in = Edmond, Oklahoma
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	* [[Taylor Made Dance & Theatre]], Boca Raton, under [[Angela Morando-Taylor]]: College Audition Project (CAP) program (2021–22)		* [[Taylor Made Dance & Theatre]], Boca Raton, under [[Angela Morando-Taylor]]: College Audition Project (CAP) program (2021–22)

	Herr grew up in Boca Raton and trained at Taylor Made Dance & Theatre~~. She~~ took part in the studio's College Audition Project program~~, which prepares seniors for university musical theatre auditions, the year before her friend and fellow student [[Luanda de Hilster]]~~.~~<ref name="uco" />~~ She entered UCO's musical theatre program in fall 2022, and her first UCO performance was the New Broncho Showcase for the incoming musical theatre class that September.<ref name="ig">~~{{cite web \|url~~=~~https://www.instagram.com/elliana_herr/ \|title=Elliana Herr (@elliana_herr) \|website=Instagram \|access-date=2026-11-07}}<~~/~~ref~~>		Herr grew up in Boca Raton and trained at Taylor Made Dance & Theatre, where she took part in the studio's College Audition Project program. She entered UCO's musical theatre program in fall 2022, and her first UCO performance was the New Broncho Showcase for the incoming musical theatre class that September.<ref name="uco" /><ref name="ig" /> Fellow Taylor Made student [[Luanda de Hilster]] joined her in the program the following year.<ref name="uco" />

	~~When~~ de Hilster ~~auditioned at UCO~~ in ~~early 2023, Herr, then a freshman, showed her around campus and~~ the "Quad" dorms where many musical theatre students live. According to de Hilster's family, she had been "talking Luanda up to others before she arrived", and told de Hilster's father: "Luanda belongs on that stage with those insanely talented people."<ref name="uco" /> ~~De Hilster joined the program that fall.~~

	== Career ==		== Career ==
	In February 2026, in her senior year, Herr played Roxie Hart in UCO's production of ''Chicago'' at the UCO Jazz Lab in Edmond (February 12–15), directed and choreographed by Nathan Peck. Every reserved performance sold out~~. De Hilster was a Merry Murderess and one of the show's dance captains~~.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://ucentralmedia.com/uco-musical-theater-department-to-put-on-chicago-this-weekend/ \|title=UCO Musical Theater Department to Put on "Chicago" This Weekend \|website=UCentral Media (University of Central Oklahoma) \|date=2026-02-11}}</ref>		In February 2026, in her senior year, Herr played Roxie Hart in UCO's production of ''Chicago'' at the UCO Jazz Lab in Edmond (February 12–15), directed and choreographed by Nathan Peck. Every reserved performance sold out.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://ucentralmedia.com/uco-musical-theater-department-to-put-on-chicago-this-weekend/ \|title=UCO Musical Theater Department to Put on "Chicago" This Weekend \|website=UCentral Media (University of Central Oklahoma) \|date=2026-02-11}}</ref>

	== Selected credits ==		== Selected credits ==

Ddehilster: Graduated UCO 2026; New Broncho Showcase 2022; Instagram

2026-11-07T01:53:09Z

Graduated UCO 2026; New Broncho Showcase 2022; Instagram

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	\| disciplines = Musical theatre actress · Singer · Dancer		\| disciplines = Musical theatre actress · Singer · Dancer
	\| based_in = Edmond, Oklahoma		\| based_in = Edmond, Oklahoma
	\| education = University of Central Oklahoma (~~2022–~~)		\| education = University of Central Oklahoma (2022–2026)
	\| degree = Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre, University of Central Oklahoma (~~expected~~ 2026)		\| degree = Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre, University of Central Oklahoma (2026)
	\| training = [[Taylor Made Dance & Theatre]] (College Audition Project), Boca Raton		\| training = [[Taylor Made Dance & Theatre]] (College Audition Project), Boca Raton
	\| notable_roles = Roxie Hart (''Chicago'', University of Central Oklahoma, 2026)		\| notable_roles = Roxie Hart (''Chicago'', University of Central Oklahoma, 2026)
			\| website = [https://www.instagram.com/elliana_herr/ @elliana_herr] on Instagram
	}}		}}
	'''Elliana Herr''' is an American musical theatre performer from Boca Raton, Florida. She trained at [[Taylor Made Dance & Theatre]] and ~~studies~~ musical theatre at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO). In her senior year she played Roxie Hart in UCO's 2026 production of ''Chicago''.<ref name="uco">{{cite web \|url=https://luanda.dehilster.com/luanda-to-study-musical-theater-at-the-university-of-central-oklahoma/ \|title=Luanda To Study Musical Theatre at the University of Central Oklahoma \|author=David de Hilster \|website=luanda.dehilster.com \|date=2023-05-25}}</ref>		'''Elliana Herr''' is an American musical theatre performer from Boca Raton, Florida. She trained at [[Taylor Made Dance & Theatre]] and graduated in musical theatre from the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) in 2026. In her senior year she played Roxie Hart in UCO's 2026 production of ''Chicago''.<ref name="uco">{{cite web \|url=https://luanda.dehilster.com/luanda-to-study-musical-theater-at-the-university-of-central-oklahoma/ \|title=Luanda To Study Musical Theatre at the University of Central Oklahoma \|author=David de Hilster \|website=luanda.dehilster.com \|date=2023-05-25}}</ref>

	== Education ==		== Education ==
	* '''University of Central Oklahoma''', Edmond, Oklahoma (~~2022–~~): '''Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre''' (~~expected~~ 2026)		* '''University of Central Oklahoma''', Edmond, Oklahoma (2022–2026): '''Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre''' (2026)<ref name="ig">{{cite web \|url=https://www.instagram.com/elliana_herr/ \|title=Elliana Herr (@elliana_herr) \|website=Instagram \|access-date=2026-11-07}}</ref>

	=== Training ===		=== Training ===
	* [[Taylor Made Dance & Theatre]], Boca Raton, under [[Angela Morando-Taylor]]: College Audition Project (CAP) program (2021–22)		* [[Taylor Made Dance & Theatre]], Boca Raton, under [[Angela Morando-Taylor]]: College Audition Project (CAP) program (2021–22)

	Herr grew up in Boca Raton and trained at Taylor Made Dance & Theatre. She took part in the studio's College Audition Project program, which prepares seniors for university musical theatre auditions, the year before her friend and fellow student [[Luanda de Hilster]].<ref name="uco" /> She entered UCO's musical theatre program in fall 2022.		Herr grew up in Boca Raton and trained at Taylor Made Dance & Theatre. She took part in the studio's College Audition Project program, which prepares seniors for university musical theatre auditions, the year before her friend and fellow student [[Luanda de Hilster]].<ref name="uco" /> She entered UCO's musical theatre program in fall 2022, and her first UCO performance was the New Broncho Showcase for the incoming musical theatre class that September.<ref name="ig">{{cite web \|url=https://www.instagram.com/elliana_herr/ \|title=Elliana Herr (@elliana_herr) \|website=Instagram \|access-date=2026-11-07}}</ref>

	When de Hilster auditioned at UCO in early 2023, Herr, then a freshman, showed her around campus and the "Quad" dorms where many musical theatre students live. According to de Hilster's family, she had been "talking Luanda up to others before she arrived", and told de Hilster's father: "Luanda belongs on that stage with those insanely talented people."<ref name="uco" /> De Hilster joined the program that fall.		When de Hilster auditioned at UCO in early 2023, Herr, then a freshman, showed her around campus and the "Quad" dorms where many musical theatre students live. According to de Hilster's family, she had been "talking Luanda up to others before she arrived", and told de Hilster's father: "Luanda belongs on that stage with those insanely talented people."<ref name="uco" /> De Hilster joined the program that fall.
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	== Career ==		== Career ==
	In February 2026, in her senior year, Herr played Roxie Hart in UCO's production of ''Chicago'' at the UCO Jazz Lab in Edmond (February 12–15), directed and choreographed by Nathan Peck. Every reserved performance sold out. De Hilster was a Merry Murderess and one of the show's dance captains.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://ucentralmedia.com/uco-musical-theater-department-to-put-on-chicago-this-weekend/ \|title=UCO Musical Theater Department to Put on "Chicago" This Weekend \|website=UCentral Media (University of Central Oklahoma) \|date=2026-02-11}}</ref>		In February 2026, in her senior year, Herr played Roxie Hart in UCO's production of ''Chicago'' at the UCO Jazz Lab in Edmond (February 12–15), directed and choreographed by Nathan Peck. Every reserved performance sold out. De Hilster was a Merry Murderess and one of the show's dance captains.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://ucentralmedia.com/uco-musical-theater-department-to-put-on-chicago-this-weekend/ \|title=UCO Musical Theater Department to Put on "Chicago" This Weekend \|website=UCentral Media (University of Central Oklahoma) \|date=2026-02-11}}</ref>

			== Selected credits ==
			{\| class="wikitable sortable"
			! Year !! Production !! Role !! Venue / company
			\|-
			\| 2022 \|\| ''New Broncho Showcase'' \|\| Performer (incoming class) \|\| University of Central Oklahoma
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			\| 2026 \|\| ''Chicago'' \|\| Roxie Hart \|\| University of Central Oklahoma, UCO Jazz Lab
			\|}

	== References ==		== References ==
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	{{DEFAULTSORT:Herr, Elliana}}		{{DEFAULTSORT:Herr, Elliana}}
			== External links ==
			* [https://www.instagram.com/elliana_herr/ @elliana_herr] on Instagram

	[[Category:Theatre artists]]		[[Category:Theatre artists]]
	[[Category:Musicians and singers]]		[[Category:Musicians and singers]]
	[[Category:Living people]]		[[Category:Living people]]

Ddehilster: New article

2026-11-07T01:47:18Z

New article

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{{Infobox artist
| name = Elliana Herr
| disciplines = Musical theatre actress · Singer · Dancer
| based_in = Edmond, Oklahoma
| education = University of Central Oklahoma (2022–)
| degree = Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre, University of Central Oklahoma (expected 2026)
| training = [[Taylor Made Dance & Theatre]] (College Audition Project), Boca Raton
| notable_roles = Roxie Hart (''Chicago'', University of Central Oklahoma, 2026)
}}
'''Elliana Herr''' is an American musical theatre performer from Boca Raton, Florida. She trained at [[Taylor Made Dance & Theatre]] and studies musical theatre at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO). In her senior year she played Roxie Hart in UCO's 2026 production of ''Chicago''.<ref name="uco">{{cite web |url=https://luanda.dehilster.com/luanda-to-study-musical-theater-at-the-university-of-central-oklahoma/ |title=Luanda To Study Musical Theatre at the University of Central Oklahoma |author=David de Hilster |website=luanda.dehilster.com |date=2023-05-25}}</ref>

== Education ==
* '''University of Central Oklahoma''', Edmond, Oklahoma (2022–): '''Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre''' (expected 2026)

=== Training ===
* [[Taylor Made Dance & Theatre]], Boca Raton, under [[Angela Morando-Taylor]]: College Audition Project (CAP) program (2021–22)

Herr grew up in Boca Raton and trained at Taylor Made Dance & Theatre. She took part in the studio's College Audition Project program, which prepares seniors for university musical theatre auditions, the year before her friend and fellow student [[Luanda de Hilster]].<ref name="uco" /> She entered UCO's musical theatre program in fall 2022.

When de Hilster auditioned at UCO in early 2023, Herr, then a freshman, showed her around campus and the "Quad" dorms where many musical theatre students live. According to de Hilster's family, she had been "talking Luanda up to others before she arrived", and told de Hilster's father: "Luanda belongs on that stage with those insanely talented people."<ref name="uco" /> De Hilster joined the program that fall.

== Career ==
In February 2026, in her senior year, Herr played Roxie Hart in UCO's production of ''Chicago'' at the UCO Jazz Lab in Edmond (February 12–15), directed and choreographed by Nathan Peck. Every reserved performance sold out. De Hilster was a Merry Murderess and one of the show's dance captains.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://ucentralmedia.com/uco-musical-theater-department-to-put-on-chicago-this-weekend/ |title=UCO Musical Theater Department to Put on "Chicago" This Weekend |website=UCentral Media (University of Central Oklahoma) |date=2026-02-11}}</ref>

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