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Jeffrey Lentz serves as Senior Artist in Residence for the Departments of Theatre and Music at Albright College, where he also coordinates the Vocal Performance Program. Holding an M.M. from Yale University School of Music and a B.A. from Albright College, he maintains active professional affiliations with AEA, AGMA, and SDC.
With expertise in Acting, Directing, Vocal Technique, and Viewpoints, Lentz specializes in both performance and direction across opera and theater. His research interests focus on contemporary music theater, vocal pedagogy, and innovative staging of classical works, particularly through his development of staged song recitals that blend narrative with musical performance.
- National recognition for directing Beckett's Waiting for Godot (2007)
- Kennedy Center recognition for directing Norris' Clybourne Park (2016)
- Multiple Kolosvar Awards from New York City Opera
- Albright College's Lindback Award for Excellence in Teaching (2009)
- Annadora Vesper Shirk Award for Creative Scholarship (2005)
As Coordinator of the Vocal Performance Program, Lentz mentors students through performance opportunities with Albright's Domino Players Theatre Company, for which he has directed over two dozen productions. His teaching extends to courses in theater and vocal performance, integrating his professional experience into the classroom. Lentz maintains strong connections between his academic work and the professional theater world through his ongoing performance career and industry affiliations.
