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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 ( | | education = University of Central Oklahoma (2022–2026) | ||
| degree = Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre, University of Central Oklahoma ( | | 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 | |||
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'''Elliana Herr''' is an American musical theatre performer from Boca Raton, Florida. She trained at [[Taylor Made Dance & Theatre]] and | '''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 ( | * '''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 == | |||
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! Year !! Production !! Role !! Venue / company | |||
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| 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 | |||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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== 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]] | ||
Revision as of 01:53, 7 November 2026
| Elliana Herr | |
|---|---|
| Musical theatre actress · Singer · Dancer | |
| Personal information | |
| Based in | Edmond, Oklahoma |
| Career | |
| Education | University of Central Oklahoma (2022–2026) |
| Degree(s) | Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre, University of Central Oklahoma (2026) |
| Training | Taylor Made Dance & Theatre (College Audition Project), Boca Raton |
| Performance | |
| Notable roles | Roxie Hart (Chicago, University of Central Oklahoma, 2026) |
| Recognition & links | |
| Website | @elliana_herr on Instagram |
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.[1]
Education
- University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Oklahoma (2022–2026): Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre (2026)[2]
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.[1] 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.[2]
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."[1] 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.[3]
Selected credits
| Year | Production | Role | Venue / company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | New Broncho Showcase | Performer (incoming class) | University of Central Oklahoma |
| 2026 | Chicago | Roxie Hart | University of Central Oklahoma, UCO Jazz Lab |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 David de Hilster."Luanda To Study Musical Theatre at the University of Central Oklahoma". luanda.dehilster.com(2023-05-25).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Elliana Herr (@elliana_herr)". Instagram.Retrieved 2026-11-07.
- ↑ "UCO Musical Theater Department to Put on "Chicago" This Weekend". UCentral Media (University of Central Oklahoma)(2026-02-11).
External links
- @elliana_herr on Instagram