Jenessa Altvater
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic and creative performing arts professional with extensive experience as a singer, dancer, actor, private voice instructor, and theater director/choreographer. Possesses strong expertise in vocal techniques and a passion for fostering artistic and technical growth in students. Skilled in lesson planning, effective classroom management, and adapting instruction to accommodate students of varying ages and experience levels.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Voice Teacher, Dance Instructor
Ovation Academy for the Performing Arts
08.2025 - Current
- Develops tailored lesson plans to enhance vocal techniques, musicality, and repertoire.
- Conducts individual voice lessons, fostering students' confidence and performance skills.
- Implemented effective teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, abilities, and ages in both voice and dance classes.
Musical Theater Director/Choreographer
Ovation Academy for the Performing Arts
01.2023 - Current
- Directed rehearsals to enhance performance quality and artistic expression while mentoring actors in character development and stage presence techniques.
- Choreographed and refined musical numbers to effectively support storytelling and deliver a polished stage performance.
- Collaborated with production team to develop cohesive vision for each production.
Theater Actor
Drury Lane Theatre & Conference Center, New London Barn Playhouse, Timberlake Playhouse, Writer’s Theater
05.2020 - 01.2025
- Collaborated with directors and fellow actors to create compelling performances in diverse roles, enhancing audience engagement and overall production quality.
- Adapted quickly to varying scripts and production styles, demonstrating versatility across different theatrical genres.
- Participated in rehearsals, contributing innovative ideas to improve staging and choreography effectiveness.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theater Vocal Emphasis
Chicago College of Performing Arts At Roosevelt Unversity
Chicago, IL05-2022
Skills
- Personalized lesson planning
- In-depth repertoire knowledge
- Student goal setting
- Expert vocal technique
- Classroom management
- Music theory & Sight reading
- Patience and encouragement
- Time management abilities
- Creativity and artistic expression
Timeline
Private Voice Teacher, Dance Instructor
Ovation Academy for the Performing Arts
08.2025 - Current
Musical Theater Director/Choreographer
Ovation Academy for the Performing Arts
01.2023 - Current
Theater Actor
Drury Lane Theatre & Conference Center, New London Barn Playhouse, Timberlake Playhouse, Writer’s Theater
05.2020 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theater Vocal Emphasis
Chicago College of Performing Arts At Roosevelt Unversity