Jane Ericksen most recently played Mrs. White in “Clue (Forestburgh Playhouse)!” Other favorite roles include: Angie in “Bettor Days (ESPN+)," The City-Her in “The Gifts of the Magi (Walnut Street Theatre)," Madame De la Grande Bouche in “Beauty and the Beast (The Ritz Theatre)," and Sally Brown in “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” (Town and Country Players).
With a Masters Degree in Voice Performance and Pedagogy (Westminster Choir College/Rider University), Jane has a vibrant performing and teaching career. She has sung under the baton of Yannick Nézet-Séguin alongside the Philadelphia Orchestra at Carnegie Hall and The Kimmel Center, toured the nation as the beloved Peppa Pig in “Peppa Pig’s Adventure,” and performed numerous roles at regional theatres throughout the East Coast.
A skilled vocal pedagogue and educator, Jane taught at the collegiate level as an Artist Lecturer at Moravian College and founded her own voice studio, JE Voice Studio, in 2016. Jane is passionate about delving into the intricacies of vocal anatomy and physiology and sharing this knowledge with her clients. Believing that our pursuit of learning is everlasting, Jane continued her exploration of the voice post-degree by working with some of the top vocal coaches and producers in the world: Dan Micciche (Wicked), Christopher Arneson (Paris Opera, New York Philharmonic), Laura Brooks Rice (Metropolitan Opera), Rebecca Simon (ECU), Natalie Weiss, Michael Kepko (Civil Youth), and MORE! There are many ways to create beautiful music with the voice. By personalizing her teaching approach to match the unique preferences of each student, Jane helps her clients create vocal magic, uncovering their authentic voice so they can sing across all musical genres and styles with ease.
Jane was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and loves looking at the outdoors while holding a glass of pinot noir in one hand and a good book in the other! Passionate about supporting and providing opportunities for other artists, Jane often organizes & hosts performances featuring singer songwriters, artists, and more throughout the Tri-State area. Jane is a self proclaimed “crazy cat lady" and lives with her husband and orange tabby, Liona, in Princeton, NJ. To see what Jane is up to next, follow her on Instagram and TikTok @notplain_justjane.