Deb Lyons Email & Phone Number

Nyc Area

OVERVIEW: As a performer: I starred on Broadway and London's West End in the TONY-nominated musical "Smokey Joe's Cafe". I also toured the world for 5 years with "The Mamas & The Papas" (yes, with John Phillips and Denny Doherty!) singing the songs made famous by the late Mama Cass. Also spent a year on the 1st National tour of the Broadway musical "Jekyll & Hyde" (recording below). As a voiceover actor: I recently narrated a novel for Audible.com called "Joy & Anger". As a Voice Teacher and Audition coach: I've been teaching for more than 15 years and one of my students was a finalist on the first season of the X Factor!

Red Bank, Nj

I teach private one-on-one vocal technique and performance coaching and audition prep for all ages. I have also taught group classes with emphasis on song interpretation, acting, harmony singing and improvisation. I’ve taught week long camps for “tweens" with themes that incorporated:- acting the song, how to audition for musical theater, how to use a mic, singing in a girl group (I also created and taught the choreography), Pop & Rock Technique, use of rhythm, theater games and how to create voices for cartoon characters.

Monmouth County, Nj

Work as in-house vocalist singing lead and backup (harmony) parts on various clients CD's. An example of a recent song recorded at Jankland can be heard here: "Joy Spring"

Hong Kong

I was the vocal supervisor for the first Asian production of “Smokey Joe’s Cafe” presented at the Hong Kong City Hall Theatre. I had to coach each actor to sing in a way that met the stylistic demands of the production and to navigate the range of the Rhythm & Blues music of American composers Leiber & Stoller . I also collaborated with the director, Mohamed Drissi and the actors on creating their own compelling performances of those songs. Though all the actors were bilingual I also had to coach singers in General American accents. While I was there I also taught master classes for professional and novice singers (Hong Kongese adults).

Malvern, Pennsylvania

Portrayed the role of country singer "June Carter Cash" in the show RING OF FIRE, a musical celebrating the life and music of the late country legend Johnny Cash. Directed by Sherry and David Lutken. Also played the musical instruments: Ukelele, washboard, tambourine and "chains in a bucket".

Narrated and voiced multiple characters for the novel "Joy & Anger" by Jennifer Blake using dialects that include Mid-Atlantic, Boston and Creole. A sample of the book can be heard by clicking link below.

Kansas City, Missouri

Performed in the Pulitzer Prize winning musical play "Next to Normal". Played the role of the mother, Diana, who is manic-depressive with delusions. The role takes a journey from bi-polar hyper to suicidal depression to post electro-shock therapy. Sung in a rock music style.

Williamstown, Massachusetts

Portrayed the role of Lady Montague in Michael Kimmel's adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" set to the music of the late Jeff Buckley and choreographed by Sonya Tayeh.

Recorded the voice of children's toys: Cruise-Around-Playground and Polar Coaster.

World Tour

Lead vocalist with original members, John Phillips and Denny Doherty. Performed worldwide at stadium concerts, arenas and pop festivals. Extensive TV & Radio coverage. Performer and guest interview on broadcasts across USA, Europe, South America, Australia and Asia.

Education record

Graduate study in CCM Vocal Pedagogy at Shenandoah Conservatory.

Vocal Technique

Extensive voice training in the function and strengthening of the singing voice with TONY Award-winning vocal coach, Joan Lader.

Vocal Technique

Extensive study in vocal performance and singing technique with Manhattan School of Music voice teacher, Andrea Green.

Further Study, Contemporary Commercial Music Vocal Pedagogy

The fundamentals of functional training & voice science.

Acting

Studied with Paul Pryce (Uta Hagen method) and Rochelle Oliver (Sanford Meisner technique).

Acting And Song Interpretation.

Studied with acting teacher and TONY nominated composer and lyricist Craig Carnelia. Emphasis on connecting with the lyric, intention.

Acting

Scene Study with Seth Barrish.

Music Theory And Vocal Technique

Studied music theory with guitarist, Steve Tarshis. Studied voice technique with professional vocalist and songwriter, Janie Barnett.