Lara Teeter

Lara Teeter has performed, directed and choreographed for major regional theatre and opera houses nation-wide. He is currently an Associate Professor and Head of the Musical Theatre Program at the Webster Conservatory for Theatre Arts here in St. Louis, having previously taught for Shenandoah University, Northwestern University and California State University at Fullerton. He has been appearing on the MUNY stage for many years in such shows as Singin’ In the Rain, The Wizard of Oz, Little Shop of Horrors, and White Christmas and has performed in six Broadway shows, including the revival of the Rodgers and Hart classic On Your Toes for which he received a Tony nomination and Outer Critics Circle Award. From 1999-2004, Lara served as Artistic Director of Light Opera Works in the Chicago area, and in 2000 made his Carnegie Hall debut followed by his Lyric Opera of Chicago debut in 2001. Recordings include On Your Toes, Lady Be Good and the Grammy nominated Wizard of Oz. He is also active as a private theatre coach here in St. Louis and works extensively with Stages St. Louis as well as COCA.