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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); | | 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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! 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 | |||
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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 | ||
Revision as of 02:18, 7 November 2026
| Elliana Herr | |
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 Herr in 2022 (photo: University of Central Oklahoma)
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| Musical theatre actress · Singer · Dancer | |
| Personal information | |
| Based in | Edmond, Oklahoma |
| Career | |
| Education | West Boca Raton Community High School (2022) 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) |
| Productions | She Loves Me (UCO, 2023); Hairspray, Sister Act, Urinetown, Grease (West Boca Raton Community High School; dance captain / ensemble) |
| 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
- 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)[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, 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.[1][2] Fellow Taylor Made student Luanda de Hilster joined her in the program the following year.[1]
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.[3]
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.[4]
Selected credits
| Year | Production | Role | Venue / company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2023 | She Loves Me | Cast member | 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.
- ↑ "She Loves Me". University of Central Oklahoma – College of Fine Arts and Design events(2023-11-07).
- ↑ "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