Val Tholen
What's in the news?
Exciting news ahead! I have had the incredible opportunity to dive into so many amazing projects, and it's easy to forget just how much I've accomplished! Check out some of the highlights of my acting career:
Othello @ Westminster University
A Christmas Carol @ Salty Dinner Theater
King Arthur & Lancelot—For the Love of Guinevere @ Salty Dinner Theater
About
Val's Work
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Backstage Work
Westminster University's Alum Val enthusiastically graduated with a BA in Music Stage Management Studies! She absolutely loves her work with the Utah Symphony | Utah Opera in ticketing services & onstage productions, as well as her role as a stagehand with the Local IATSE 99.
With her ability to take & give direction effectively, Val shines as a strong team player who thrives under pressure. Her background as a musician & dancer gives her unique edge in calling shows & spotlight work, making her a powerhouse as a stagehand!
Val’s journey began alongside her dad in the construction world, where she honed her skills in finish carpentry, problem solving, asking clarifying questions, & independence. Driven by an insatiable hunger for knowledge, she eagerly analyzes how things work, learning everything from reading plans & finish carpentry, to sewing & electrics. She believes endless creativity awaits discovery within every opportunity!
Onstage Work
My Singing
Val trained classically as a soprano, but has expanded her range to even some tenor lines. She enjoys the alto line & loves the sound it fills out into. She's driven by storytelling, but still believes in clear diction. Her vocal style is particularly suited for Handel & her vocal humor lives for Gilbert & Sullivan.
Val trained classically & in musical theatre, but is familiar with folk & jazz singing.
They have sung at casinos across Nevada, The Magic Castle in Hollywood, in Notre Dame & across France, & at prestigious Carnegie Hall.
Val's Acting
Val thrives within Shakespearean text, but leans into whatever is given & drives to create a connection to their partners onstage. She loves making fun, organic, & real moments, strives to find the humor within any line possible, & experimenting to find what works best. She welcomes all input and ideas to try out. She's never done growing as an actor & strives to learn with every rehearsal or script read-through.
Val's Dancing
She began her formal dancing journey with the Desert Hills High School Dance Team. There she honed technique, self drive, ethics, team-building, & skills for retaining choreography. Val continued training in ballet, jazz, contemporary, pole & silks, musical theatre, tap, ballroom, & assorted styles. She loves the history of dance, drawing inspirations from Martha Graham & Twyla Tharp.