Actor • Singer • Mover
Coldwater, MI is a little, old town with a beautiful theater with a VERY talented staff of artists and professionals. Kevin Helpin and Cheryl Van Duzen directed and music directed the charm right outta the beautiful score and script of Roger’s and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! They allowed me, this curless Curly, a part in telling this classic, golden-age, American musical love story–An experience I won’t soon forget.Continue Reading
This production [of Oklahoma!] had some very strong musical talent that was highlighted by the two lead characters. “Laurey” played by Catherine Skojec and “Curly” played by Taylor Eliason were outstanding. Not only are they musically gifted, but their acting skills created the necessary chemistry to tell a love story like this.”
Carl D. Rifenburgh
The Daily Reporter
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Taylor Eliason and Catherine Skojec lead the way as Curly and Laurey… Eliason brings a joy to Curly that has you rooting for him as soon as his melodious voice sounds from the back of the theater. They have a great chemistry, which weaves tension into every tease and kiss. “People Will Say We’re in Love” is truly a sigh-able moment.”
Nicole L.V. Mullis
Battle Creek Enquirer
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Taylor Eliason is a warm and sympathetic Curly even when he’s attempting to convince Jud to commit suicide.”
Marin Heinritz
Encore Michigan
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I had a good time putting together, recording and coding the auto-attendant system for FLIPnOUT X-treme.
I was asked to be one of six soloists for Rob Gardner’s “The Lamb of God.” I performed a song where Thomas from the bible learns patience and faith. I have never been SO…Continue Reading
My mom’s side of the family, the Taylors (from whence I received my name), are quite a large group. We tried to get everyone there in person but we’re able to get everyone there. SO, I was tasked to make it seem that way. For fun… click on an image and then toggle between the two pictures by pressing the forward and backward arrows. Enjoy!
After directing for Allegro Wolf last summer, I took some initiative and volunteered my help in updating the look of the camp through advertising, merchandise and their website.
Advertising:
Merchandise:
Website: (to visit site, click here)
Probably the most fun I’ve had doing a show…EVER. Such a GREAT group of people. Especially Nigel West, Lauren Kadel and Ben Liebert. Everyone talks about how this business is…Continue Reading
Because of my involvement in Seth’s Disaster benefit, he invited me back to be in one of his “Obsessed” vlogs with Keala Settle, who I performed with way back in the 90’s in a Las Vegas production of…Continue Reading
A couple days after the benefit concert, Voice for the Voiceless, Seth had us come to the SiriusXM studio to be on his radio talk show. These recordings are from that trip. Just a couple quick glimpses of me, but I’m the high tenor in both videos. Neat experience to be able to perform on Seth’s channel.
@TaylorEliason I was in the audience at Seth’s taping; your voice is incredible! I wanted to stick around to tell you, had I had time!”
Well I made it. BROADWAY! I feel SO overwhelmed to have performed inches away from the Something Rotten backdrop on the St. James stage and to be surrounded by SO MANY incredible talents. I needed some lead in my shoes cause I was pretty much floating around all night.
I don’t have any pictures of this evening… I think I was too in shock to breathe let alone think to take a picture… What an incredible benefit for BCEFA at New World Stages. What a charming and funny…Continue Reading
Another weird gathering of fun projects! Few notable moments amidst them all…Continue Reading
Never thought I would work on a cruise ship in my entire life and I gotta say, it’s the BEST way to see the world. Your hotel ALSO transports you while you sleep. It’s amazing! I made a TON of friends on this contract and was lucky enough to do it opposite an old and dear friend, the beautiful Angela Jeffries.
After Legally Blonde I did a couple fun little gigs with friends. I was Frankenstein in a Halloween Pop Concert for a city wide event at Springs Preserve. I then returned to my old high school to coach…Continue Reading
Legally Blonde, directed by Phil Shelburne, was a coming home for me. I’m from Vegas, so it was a lot of fun to play to my friends. Playing opposite Alison Thompson every night was a real blast. She was so spunky and so fun to work off of. We became quick friends. This role was familiar because I’m a bit like Emmett. I just can’t be bothered with trends or fashion. Hand me downs will do just fine.
In Private Lives, directed by Taylor Hatch, I 100% ripped off Rex Harrison’s accent (Thanks Rex). It was a total whirlwind of a show. VERY physically demanding with casual spousal abuse and all that…. loved every minute of it.
Winning three awards from the Audience Choice Utah Theater Lover Awards under community theater for Best Production, Best Actor/Actress and Best Director, Urinetown was…Continue Reading
Review – Urinetown
Officer Lockstock, played to perfection by Taylor Eliason, … has real panache onstage, especially in his nuanced movements…”
Jennifer and Caden Mustoe
Front Row Reviewers
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Taylor Eliason as Officer Lockstock easily steps into and out of the roles of detached observer and villainous assistant and is complimented perfectly by Amber Dodge’s Little Sally.”
Callie Oppedisano
UTBA
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Working with a cast and production team full of my friends was a blast. This project was a new challenge for me because I not only got to perform in the show but I also got to…Continue Reading
Review – Rapunzel! Rapunzel! A Very Hairy Fairy Tale
The harmonies in songs like “What a Very Lovely Day” performed by Johnson, Mortensen, and Frisby sounded gorgeous. In fact, under the music direction of Eliason, each musical number was full and entertaining.”
Andrea Fife
UTBA
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Side Show posed a unique struggle in a couple different ways. It was the first show in the small, old Echo Theater with this big of a cast. It was also the first show produced by the newly-formed Utah Rep headed by Johny Hebda. Many responsibilities fell to the cast, so I had the chance to actually choreograph Buddy’s tap number “One Plue One Equals Three.” No promises on it being any good but I had fun doing it!
Reviews – Side Show –
Taylor Eliason was energetic and fun as Buddy Foster. I enjoyed how the character yearned for fame and a big break in show business, and his duet “More Than We Bargained For” with Arteaga was well executed. Eliason was also excellent at portraying the emotional dilemma that his character had of falling in love with a woman that he could never have for himself.”
Russell Warne
UTBA
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The other standout performers were Taylor Eliason as Buddy Foster and Cooper Howell as Jake. Both men have terrific voices. Eliason is also a skilled actor and a talented dancer as well.”
Larissa Hicken
Front Row Reviewers Utah
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It was wonderful getting to spend the Christmas season focusing on the reason for the season in Liken’s The First Christmas. It was even better that I got to do it with such an amazing cast. Merry Christmas everyone!
Review – Liken’s The First Christmas
[Patterson] seemed entirely fearless … I’m sure that part of that confidence came from working with Taylor Eliason and Andrea Jakeman, who played Amelia’s parents. Eliason, Jakeman, and Patterson had a great relationship on stage that seemed entirely natural; I was able to really feel a connection between them.”
Christian Cragun
UTBA
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Almost Maine was the first officially published play I’d ever been a part of. The play was simplified due to time constraints. It was fun to work on the fast paced comedic scenes opposite Laura Masterson Taylor.
The new 11 episode, tongue-in-cheek, sci-fi/western series GruntSlingers was my first real exposure to film. I would certainly go back and do some things…Continue Reading
South Pacific was a challenging piece because of how heavy the material is. The costumes were gorgeous, the cast was warm and Lt. Cable’s message in “You Have to Be Carefully Taught” felt very timely.
From newlyweds to widower, A Shared Life, written and directed by Chase Ramsey, follows the ups and downs of a marriage amidst work, family and even enduring the loss of a child. Sharing the stage with the beautiful and giving Cherielyn Julander was so natural and easy. What an honor it was to play a part in the workshop and premiere performance of such a wonderful piece.
Review – A Shared Life – Provo’s Echo Theatre Delights with the Echo 10
… these two actors [brought] every inch of realism [to] their performances…The joys [and] the heartbreaking sadness as they “aged” from young love to old age and beyond. My son asked [Eliason] how he brought so much to his character, who experiences tragic loss. [Eliason] said he watched his mother lose a child and took that feeling and used it in his character development. Both actors were flawless.”
Jennifer and Caden Mustoe
Front Row Reviewers Utah
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Bella Zangler was a small but GREAT role that had me exercising my accent skills. I’m still not certain if what I did…Continue Reading
My hysterical friend Stephanie Bare and I put together a cabaret show of some of our favorite songs, enlisted the help of a VERY talented accompanist; the one and only David Skouson, and put on 2 well attended shows in Boulder City, NV just outside Las Vegas. We had a great time.
My first student film directed by Jacob Lees Johnson. A high concept, heightened reality, highly stylised piece. Still not sure what it was about… What do you think?
Robert Martin was an incredibly fun role to play. Working with…Continue Reading
Eugene Florczyk was by far one of the most fun characters I’ve ever played. What really should have been…Continue Reading
Review – Grease – Fun night in town!!!!
Our teenager, who is a theater nut… was dying for a break from hiking, biking, rafting and animal sighting and the Jackson Hole Playhouse, with it’s current summer show of GREASE… fit the bill!! The show was new, exciting and so-o full of energy!Continue Reading
Live at the Loft was a cabaret show I created and operated while attending school at Brigham Young University in Provo, UT. I knew a lot of very talented people so I put together shows to showcase their talent. I booked a venue, scheduled performers, hired musicians and made it happen. It was a nice outlet in a place without many.
Young Ambassadors are an international touring group that crams a bunch of… Continue Reading
To pay homage to my awkward beginning that started my awkward journey into awkward adulthood, here’s a few pictures from my first show to my first professional show!! (I’ll post more as I find them!)
Amy Sapp