Finding Their Voices: How Vocal Coach Mary Jo DuPrey Trains Award–Winning Singers
Tuesday, 04 Feb 2025 at 6:00 pm – Sun Room, Memorial Union
Mary Jo DuPrey is the Private Touring Vocal Coach for Jon Bon Jovi. She also trained Daveed Diggs for his star making and Tony Award winning performance as Lafayette/Jefferson in Broadway’s “Hamilton.” Mary Jo served on the faculty at the Ray Bolger Program in Musical Theater at UCLA from 2006- 2017 where her renowned Rock Musical Theater Class has helped usher countless students onto the Broadway and National Tour Stages.This lecture will be recorded and ready to view on the Available Recordings page approximately 24-36 hours after the conclusion of the event.Mary Jo DuPrey is the Private Touring Vocal Coach for Jon Bon Jovi. She also trained Daveed Diggs for his star making and Tony Award winning performance as Lafayette/Jefferson in Broadway’s “Hamilton.” Mary Jo served on the faculty at the Ray Bolger Program in Musical Theater at UCLA from 2006- 2017 where her renowned Rock Musical Theater Class has helped usher countless students onto the Broadway and National Tour Stages.This lecture will be recorded and ready to view on the Available Recordings page approximately 24-36 hours after the conclusion of the event.
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