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 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
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.
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
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!
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!
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.
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?
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.
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!)
