Kodiak is a DC native and graduate of the 2021 Musical Theater BFA Class of Temple University, where he performed in nine musicals. During the Fall of 2019, he completed a Study Away Program in Los Angeles, where he studied Commercial Acting at the Commercials Gym, Improv/Comedy at The Groundlings School, and Directing & Acting for the Camera through Temple University.
Kodiak has appeared in regional summer stock seasons throughout the United States, including 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 trying to find 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, Licensed 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, Licensed 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