Musical Theater faculty - American musical and dramatic academy, NYC

Kristen Mengelkoch currently serves on the Musical Theatre Faculty at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City. As an actor, she appeared in the First National Tour of A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder and has worked Off-Broadway in multiple editions of Forbidden Broadway and NEWSical the Musical. Kristen has originated roles in some exciting world premiere plays over the years and has starred in

musical roles throughout the United States. She has also worked in television and was the co-founder of Ampersand Theatre Company. Teaching has long been part of Kristen's DNA as both a university professor in Southern California and as a guest artist for many master classes nationwide. As an educator, she believes in and encourages a full synthesis of acting, vocal, and physical work to help young performers find full ownership of themselves and their art. Above all, she aims to empower students to enjoy their craft and thrive in this ever-changing, ever-exciting professional world.

Kristen holds a Master of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from San Diego State University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Degree from Emporia State University.