Kodiak is a DC native and graduate of the 2021 Musical Theater BFA Class of Temple University. He completed a semester of study in film in Los Angeles, including Commercial Acting at the Commercials Gym, Improv/Comedy at The Groundlings School, and Directing & Acting for the Camera through Temple University.
Kodiak most recently appeared in the 2023-24 Broadway tour of CHICAGO as The Doctor / Harrison and understudy for Billy Flynn and Mary Sunshine (what a dynamic gig!) The year prior, Kodiak starred as rock tenor Annas in the Olivier Award Winning West End revival version of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR touring North America.
Regional summer seasons he has enjoyed include the Engeman Theatre (New York), Gretna Theatre (Pennsylvania), Open Stage of Harrisburg (Pennsylvania), Clear Space Theatre Co. (Delaware), The Little Church Theatre (New Hampshire), and Musical Theatre Southwest (New Mexico) among others. When not on stage, Kodiak can be found gallivanting around the city on foot or bicycle, likely delivering homemade bread to friends or doing yoga by the nearest body of water. #pisces
(If you fancy a laid back baguette tutorial, check out Kodiak's cover of "What Baking Can Do" from Waitress) |
EDUCATION
BFA in Musical Theater, Temple University School of Film and Media Arts, 2021
Honors Program, Minor in Nutrition
BFA in Musical Theater, Temple University School of Film and Media Arts, 2021
Honors Program, Minor in Nutrition
EXPERIENCE / SKILLS
Fluent in French, Conversational Spanish, Countertenor, Drag Queen, Yogi, Triathlete, Personal Trainer, Driver.
Vocal Coaching: Sheri Sanders, Dr. Rachelle Fleming, Doug Peck, Dr. Steven Gross, Dr. Marvin Keenze, Tim Shew, Jane Brockman, Trapper Felides, Dr. Kristin Ditlow.
Fluent in French, Conversational Spanish, Countertenor, Drag Queen, Yogi, Triathlete, Personal Trainer, Driver.
Vocal Coaching: Sheri Sanders, Dr. Rachelle Fleming, Doug Peck, Dr. Steven Gross, Dr. Marvin Keenze, Tim Shew, Jane Brockman, Trapper Felides, Dr. Kristin Ditlow.
AWARDS / RECOGNITION
Kurt Weill Foundation's Lotte Lenya Competition Emerging Talent Award 2020
American Pops Orchestra's NextGen Vocal Competition 2019 - 2nd Place
Apollo Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical - Winner 2015 & 2017
Roxbury Choral Festival Musical Theatre Soloist Competition 2016 - 1st Place
Kurt Weill Foundation's Lotte Lenya Competition Emerging Talent Award 2020
American Pops Orchestra's NextGen Vocal Competition 2019 - 2nd Place
Apollo Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical - Winner 2015 & 2017
Roxbury Choral Festival Musical Theatre Soloist Competition 2016 - 1st Place