Aubrey Elson
Instructor of Visual & Performing Arts
Biography
Aubrey Elson has an extensive background as a professional working actress, singer, dancer, and choreographer. Her credits include two national tours, performances at Madison Square Garden and on The Wendy Williams Show, and over 25 regional plays and musicals. She is also a prolific audiobook narrator, with several titles available on Audible and iTunes.
In addition to performing, Elson loves sharing her craft with the next generation of theatre performers. She has taught acting, speech, and voice at the collegiate level, as well as masterclasses in musical theatre dance, acting, and voice across the country. As a dancer, member of IADMS, and a Yoga Alliance-certified instructor, she weaves her own background in anatomy, somatic/proprioceptive awareness, and mindfulness/self-care into her voice and speech classes. She also introduces students to a variety of descriptive techniques, including Knight-Thompson Speechwork, Linklater, FitzMaurice, Rodenburg, and Alexander. Outside of performing and teaching, Aubrey is a test prep tutor for younger students. Elson is also a member of Actors Equity Association.
Education
- B.A., University of Southern California
- M.F.A., Florida Atlantic University
Courses Taught
- Musical Theatre I
- Introduction to the Performing Arts
Areas of Expertise
Titles
Instructor of Visual & Performing Arts
Departments
Visual and Performing Arts