Beginning this fall, Pace University’s Sands College of Performing Arts and Deaf West Theatre, the Tony-honored company known for pioneering bilingual productions in American Sign Language (ASL) and English, are launching a groundbreaking artist-in-residence program focused on bridging performance and accessibility in musical theater training.
Amanda Flynn
Program Head of Musical Theater
Biography
Faculty Bio
In addition to her work at Pace, Amanda is the owner of a private studio working with professional singers. Amanda currently provides vocal coaching for the Broadway productions of Operation Mincemeat and Stranger Things: The First Shadow, and . She was previously the vocal coach for Jeff Ross: Take A Banana For The Ride, The Lightning Thief, and Be More Chill, all on Broadway, as well as TEETH Off-Broadway. As a Singing Voice Specialist, she frequently works with injured singers, collaborating with laryngologists and voice therapists in NYC.
As a performer, Amanda was an original cast member of the LA company of Wicked, part of the Las Vegas company of Mamma Mia, and toured the country on the national tour of the Broadway revival of Oklahoma.
Amanda completed her Doctor of Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, in addition to a Master of Education. She also holds a Master of Music and Advanced Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy from NYU. She is a PAVA-Recognized Vocologist and a recipient of the Van Lawrence Fellowship. She has served on the Board of Directors for NYSTA, PAVA, and is on the NATS/Rowman and Littlefield Editorial Board, as well as the Australian Voice Journal Review Board. She is an active researcher and her first book, So You Want to Sing Musical Theatre, Updated and Expanded Version, was published in 2022.
Awards and Honors
- NATS and The Voice Foundation, 2019, Van Lawrence Fellowship
Licensures and Certificates
- Performing Arts Medical Association, Essentials of Performing Arts Medicine Certificate
- Pan American Vocology Association, PAVA-Recognized Vocologist The purpose of the PAVA Recognition is to acknowledge professional engagement, experience, and knowledge across all vocology disciplines.
Education
EdD, Columbia University, New York City, 2025
Music and Music Education
M.Ed., Columbia University, New York City, 2025
Music and Music Education
Certificate of Advanced Study, New York University, New York City, 2013
Vocal Pedagogy
MM, New York University, New York City, 2013
Vocal Performance with a Musical Theatre Emphasis
Courses Taught
Past Courses
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PAMT 131: Individualized Voice Lessons I
PAMT 132: Individualized Voice Less II
PAMT 231: Individualized Voice Lssn III
PAMT 232: Individualized Voice Less IV
PAMT 331: Individualized Voice Lesson V
PAMT 332: Individualized Voice Less VI
PAMT 421: Musical Theatre Audition Tech
PAMT 431: Individualized Voice Lssn VII
PAMT 432: Individualized Voice Less VIII
PAMT 499: Senior Showcase for Musical
Publications and Presentations
Publications
Understanding performers’ perspectives on access to care and support for voice injuries: A survey study.
Estes, C., Flynn, A., Born, H., Clark, C. & Sulica, L. Journal of Voice.
Performers with history of voice injury: A survey study of treatment outcomes and vocal function
Christine, E., Flynn, A. G., Born, H., Clark, C. & Sulica, L. Journal of Voice.
Students’ experience with vocal injury in undergraduate performing arts training programs
Suddeth, C. & Flynn, A. (2022). Journal of Voice.
Assessment in musical theatre: A tool for transparency, equity, and student learning
Flynn, A. (2021). Voice and Speech Review. Vol 16 (Issue 1) , pages 4-21.
Vocal health in undergraduate performing arts programs
Flynn, A. (2019). Journal of Voice. Vol 34 (Issue 5) , pages 806-818.
Acoustic comparison of lower and higher belt ranges in professional Broadway actresses
Flynn, A. G. (2018). Journal of Voice. Vol 34 (Issue 3) , pages 410-414.
Presentations
Understanding performers’ perspectives on access to care and support for voice injuries: A survey study
Estes, C., Flynn, A. G., Born, H., Clark, C. & Sulica, L. (2024). The Voice Foundation. .
The Broadway production vocal coach
Flynn, A. G. (2023). PAMA Symposium. PAMA
Performers with a history of voice injury: A survey study of treatment options and outcomes
Estes, C., Flynn, A. G., Born, H., Clark, C. & Sulica, L. (2023). The Voice Foundation. .
Working with advanced belters: Beyond the basics
Flynn, A. G. (2023). The Voice Foundation. .
Coustic investigation of the female belt in professional Broadway actresses
Flynn, A. G., Trudeau, J. & Johnson, A. (2019). The Voice Foundation. .
Vocal health in undergraduate performing arts programs
Flynn, A. G. (2018). NATS Conference. NATS
Vocal health in undergraduate performing arts programs
Flynn, A. G. (2018). PAVA/VASTA Joint Symposium. PAVA and VASTA
Perception vs. reality: Investigating the female belt voice in Broadway’s leading actresses
Flynn, A. G. & Trudeau, J. (2016). Fall Voice Conference. .
Perception vs. reality: Investigating the female belt voice in Broadway’s leading actresses
Flynn, A. G. & Trudeau, J. (2016). PAVA Sympoisum. PAVA
Safe vocal production for the young singer
Flynn, A. G. (2014). The Balanced Mind Curriculum Conference. Molloy University
Professional Contributions and Service
Professional Memberships
- Pan American Vocology Association [Communications Director; PAVA-RV Committee]
- Musical Theatre Educator's Association
- National Association of Teachers of Singing
- New York Singing Teacher's Association [Director of the Professional Development Program]
- Actors Equity Association