Associate professor Lynne Formato has returned from six weeks immersed in musical theatre overseas, directing an original musical in Denmark and teaching classes in Russia.
In June, she directed and choreographed the world premiere of the original musical “Beatsville” for the Danish Musical Academy in Fredericia, Denmark.
The composer/lyricist team of Glenn Slater and Wendy Leigh Wilf were in attendance on opening night, as was composer/lyricist John Bucchino also at the academy developing his new musical “Esaura.”
She also spent two weeks teaching musical theatre classes, as well as directing and choreographing a final showcase for the Moscow Summer School for Russian Musical Actors. In Moscow, Formato collaborated with Elon colleagues April Hill and Haidee Dollak, who served as vocal instructor/musical director and accompanist, respectively.
Prior to departing for Europe, Formato spent a week teaching master classes in Theatre Dance at Hope College in Michigan.
