Stephanie Bonte-Lebair
Bio, Performance Credits & More

Stephanie Bonte-Lebair is the Creator of the Vocal Empowerment Method. She is an award-winning trainer, lifelong stage performer, experienced vocal coach and sought-after public speaker.

Summary

  • Lifelong live stage Performer in Opera, Musicals, Cabaret and Dinner Theatre
  • Performance credits from N.Y.C. to Italy to the D.C. region and beyond
  • Professional Voice Coach for over 20 years
  • Licensed and Certified Sales Trainer with the B.A.N.K.TM methodology
  • Speaker and Coach whose mission is to help others stand in their power and be the voice of their passions

Welcome from Stephanie

Does your voice bring you joy?  From an early age, I discovered that when I used my voice to sing, it made me happy.  As I grew older, I realized that how I used my voice was directly connected to my overall success in all areas of my life, not just my performing career.  Now, I ask myself every day how I can have more joy through the use of my voice, and how I can help my clients do the same.

I’ve spent my life learning the lessons of my voice — none of them more powerful than the lesson of learning how to stand in my power and truly be seen and heard in the world for the gifts I have to share.

Over the years, I have worked with powerful coaches who have helped me develop skills in the area of singing, acting, speaking, sales, leadership, business development, and spiritual development.  I have taken all of this valuable training and years of working with thousands of clients and created a powerful method that goes beyond any voice training I’ve seen in the market today.

Performance Credits

Stephanie has performed in opera, musical theatre, dinner theatre and amusement parks. These are just a few of her most notable and favorite roles.

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Musical Theatre Roles

Sycamore Trees – Understudy for Judy Kuhn – Signature Theatre, VA.  Directed by Tina Landau
Little Mary Sunshine – Mary Potts- Barn II Dinner Theatre, IL
Annie – Grace Farrell – Rockville Musical Theatre, MD
High Society – Tracy S. Lord – Rockville Musical Theatre, MD
She Loves Me – Amalia Balash (Nominated for Best Actress in a Musical by W.A.T.C.H.) Damascus Theatre Co., MD
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change – Company – Damascus Theatre Co., MD
They’re Playing Our Song – Sonia Walsk – Damascus Theatre Co., MD
Urinetown-The Musical – Hope Cladwell – Damascus Theatre Co., MD
The Secret Garden – Lily Craven – Damascus Theatre Co., MD
Carousel – Julie Jordan – Damascus Theatre Co., MD
Into the Woods – Cinderella – Damascus Theatre Co., MD
A Funny Thing Happened… – Philia – Bloomington Players, IL

Original Works/World Premiers

Newborn Day – Olivia – By Benn Finn at Queens Family Theatre, New York
A Lady Named Jo – Meg – Equity Workshop by Benn Finn, Queens Family Theatre, NY
The Maker of Dreams – Pierette – Golden Fleece Ltd., NYC
We’ll Beat the Odds – Kelly – By Mitch Samu, Manhattan Theatre Club
Venus in Furs – Wanda – Square 1 Series/Theatre 22, NYC
Afterhours – Telket – Golden Fleece Ltd., NYC
Love in the Office – Muffy – Golden Fleece Ltd., NYC
A Midwinter Marriage – Helison – Opera Nova, NYC
Jason Wynn and Friends – Music Revue – Theatre 1010, NYC
Words, Words, Words & Music – Juliet/Desdemona – Directed by Miles Phillips,
Revolving Shakespeare Co, NYC/Danny’s Skylight Room
Kivun Project (Hebrew) – “Bereshit” – Makor, NYC

Directorial Credits

W.A.T.C.H. nomination for Best Director in a Musical – “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” with Damascus Theater Company

Directed “My Fair Lady” with Damascus Theatre Company at Olney Theatre Historic Stage

Scheduled to direct “Bridges of Madison County” in 2018 with Damascus Theatre Company

Other Original Work and Credits

Founded the group Drop the Mic – an adult contemporary  A Cappella group that performs in the D.C. Metro region

Education

Masters in Music (Vocal Performance) and Minor in Speech Pathology from Illinois State University
Masters Certificate in Arts Management from American University in Washington D.C.

Get in Touch

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If you are interested in working with Stephanie, learning more about Voice Coaching or training programs, get your free vocal assessment.

Contact Stephanie if you are interested in having her speak at your next event.