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You can view Michelle's journals on what it's like being a dance captain for LEGALLY BLONDE on the Actors' Equity site.
Michelle won the Gypsy Robe for the third time! You can view a video of the ceremony here. Articles and pictures are on the Actors' Equity and BroadwayWorld sites.
Click here for an article featuring Michelle putting Haylie Duff into HAIRSPRAY.
"Prep Like A Pro"
Sleep soothes. When it comes to being ready and at her best, Hairspray dancer Michelle Kittrell makes it a rule to get a good night's rest: "I personally like to have at least eight hours of sleep no matter what, but definitely enforce that if I have an audition," she says.
Water does wonders. As a dancer, you know the importance of drinking plenty of water. When it comes to musical theater auditions, at which dancers are usually required to sing, H2O is also important for keeping vocal cords hydrated, says Kittrell, who always carries a large bottle of water in her bag.
Appease anxieties. Some dancers prefer to arrive at auditions with time to spare. Kittrell, for instance, follows a morning regimen that ensures she arrives at least 30 minutes early, so there is time to stretch and sign in.
Dance Spirit, July/August 2006
For "Holding Out for a Hero," Michelle Kittrell, as preacher's daughter Ariel Moore, does a damn fine impersonation of singer Bonnie Tyler... MSMT deserves some props for snagging performers like Kittrell.
-Gibson Fay-LeBlanc, The Portland Phoenix
Michelle Kittrell has the perfect female teen-age voice. She exudes sexiness as the hard blonde bombshell, who also has a softer, smarter side.
-Barbara Bartels, The Times Record
Kittrell is bold, brassy and unlike any other minister's daughter you've ever met. Their performances (along with Machota) make this show fly.
-Sun Journal
Michelle Kittrell is red-hot as the rather mature preacher's daughter, Ariel. Her sexy numbers leave little doubt of her grasp on the physical realities of teen-age hormones.
-Thomas A. Power, Portand Press Herald
As Velma, Michelle Kittrell is a buxom wonder of singing and dancing energy, especially in "I Can't Do It Alone.".
-Pam Harbaugh, Florida Today
Expect "Chicago" to be around for a long time to come. May it have two female leads as accomplished as Stacey Harris and Michelle Kittrell, whose musical numbers are killers.
-Hap Erstein, Palm Beach Post
Michelle does several dance numbers that are as good as any I have witnessed.
-Martin L. Paris, Planet Vero
Timothy J. Alex and Michelle Kittrell move with especial verve and grace.
-Brendan Lemon, London Financial Times
Kittrell, who looks a bit like Marilyn Monroe, is the show's bright spot with her distinctive voice and coy mannerisms.
-Beth Jones, The Roanoke Times