Hailed as a "standout" by the Dallas Morning News, crossover artist Jocelyn Hansen has maintained an active schedule in musical theatre and operatic productions alike. Most recently, Ms. Hansen charmed in the title role of Mary Poppins at WaterTower Theatre. "Her Mary felt very much her own, but at the same time, would have made a certain Miss Andrews proud." (Dallas Voice)
Jocelyn is deeply passionate about new works. In 2023, she helped bring two world premiere productions to Dallas- Goin’ Hollywood at WaterTower Theatre, and The Diving Bell and the Butterfly with The Dallas Opera, in which her performance made one reviewer “wish she had more stage time" (Opera News).
Her vocal flexibility has also been showcased on the concert stage, including performing as a featured soloist with the Hart Institute of Women in Conducting, the soprano soloist in Handel’s Messiah with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and the Amarillo Symphony, and with the Abilene Philharmonic in Broadway A La Carte.
In addition to her performing schedule, Jocelyn is an active voice teacher. An advocate of vocal flexibility, her goal is to provide students with the foundations for a balanced and blended technique that can span multiple genres. She maintains a private studio, and proudly serves as an instructor of voice for the BFA Program in Musical Theatre at the University of Arlington. Information for booking private lessons can be found HERE.
Her vocal flexibility has also been showcased on the concert stage, including performing as the soprano soloist in Handel’s Messiah with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and the Amarillo Symphony, and with the Abilene Philharmonic in Broadway A La Carte. Other role highlights include Pamina in The Magic Flute and Soeur Constance in The Dialogues of the Carmelites. In addition to performing, Ms. Hansen is an active voice teacher, clinician, and pedagogue, specializing in crossover training between genres. Jocelyn holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Iowa State University and a Master’s Degree from Michigan State University and is completing her doctorate at the University of North Texas.
