Actor/ Singer / Director
About
VINCENT MCCOY has been involved in theater from a very young age. He grew up performing at the Warner Theatre, Thomaston Opera House, Seven Angels, and Musicals at Richter. He later became involved behind the scenes as well. Before studying & graduating from Western Connecticut State University with a BA in Musical Theater and being awarded the VASTA award for Voice and Diction by KCACTF, he performed in the World Premier & 1st National Tour of Magic Tree House: The Musical. Shortly after graduation, he made his directorial debut with Damn Yankees at the Warner Theatre. While living in NYC, he interned with Broadway Records and helped the producing team of many Broadway shows including Big Fish, Matilda, and Velocity of Autumn. He also performed in the World Premier & later the Off-Broadway production of Liberty - A Monumental New Musical as the Assistant Director/Dance Captain/Male Swing. He now resides in Milford, CT with his wife, son and daughter.
Services
ACTOR
Have taken on numerous roles across the CT & NY area.
SINGER
Vocal Range : Baritone / Tenor
DIRECTOR
Directed Musicals/ Plays through the CT & NY area.
Portfolio
Articles & WEBSITES
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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/ DANCE CAPTAIN/ MALE SWING, LIBERTY - THE MUSICAL, 42WEST IN NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK — 2016
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - LIBERTY - THE MUSICAL, THEATER 80 IN NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK - 2015
- Effectively multitasked and retained detailed information through multiple roles in the production Exhibited strong leadership qualities as well as teamwork Creatively brought a story to life on stage.
- Involved through production of staged readings / Off-Broadway productions 2009 - 2016
INTERN WITH BROADWAY RECORDS, NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK — 2013-2014
- Ensured timely execution and support for team by shipping out CD orders to customers, filling out and filing mechanicals from each quarter, and running errands around the Manhattan area Worked with producing team on Big Fish, Matilda, Velocity of Autumn (to name a few)
MAGIC TREE HOUSE THE MUSICAL, WORLD PREMIER / 1st NATIONAL TOUR, 2008-2009 SIR GALAHAD/ MAGIC STEALER/ JACK U/S
• Traveled the country and adapted the musical to different theatrical spaces
• Understudied and performed as the leading male role (Jack)
• Operated life size / 2 story puppets on stage in multiple musical numbers and scenes
WARNER THEATER, TORRINGTON, CT — 2004-2013
Box Office Employee, May 2004 – 2006
• Sold tickets to customers, exhibiting strong communication skills Summer Camp Counselor, Summers of 2006 – 2008
• Managed large groups of children on field trips as well as assisted them in group lessons Directed Musical Production of Damn Yankees, July 2013
• Led and collaborated effectively with members of the production team
• Successfully brought the best work out of people to produce a five (out of five) star production
• Conceived a vision and executed it effectively with commitment, drive, and passion
Performed / Worked Backstage and on Production Team’s in over 50 community theater productions at the Warner Theater (Torrington, CT), Landmark Community Theater (Thomaston, CT), Bijou Theater (Bridgeport, CT)
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Musical Theater (2013) Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, CT (GPA: 3.29) Recipient of the 2012 VASTA Award for Voice and Diction provided by KCACTF
REIMOLD THEATER, WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY - FALL 2013
•Directed - Zoo Story (Senior Portfolio)
REIMOLD THEATER, WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY - SPRING 2012
•Directed - Next to Normal (Senior Portfolio)
BERKSHIRE HALL, WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY, - SPRING 2012
•Dramaturgy - Three Sisters (Main Stage Production) Researched the time period of the play and worked with production team as well as performers, to create a period piece.
BERKSHIRE HALL, WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY, - FALL 2011
•Choreographed / Musically Staged / Performed as Beadle Bamford - Sweeney Todd (WCSU Main Stage Production) Went to perform at the 2012 KCACTF
IVES CONCERT PARK, WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY - SUMMER 2010
• Choreographed / Musically Staged / Performed as Horton - Suessical: the musical and adapt to a outdoor theater setting
BERKSHIRE HALL, WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY - SPRING 2010
• Choreographed / Musically Staged / Performed as Mayor of Whoville - Suessical: the musical (Senior Portfolio)
HEADSHOTS
Contact
- Milford, Connecticut, United States
