Ella Patras
Singer, Actor, Dancer, and Model
Soprano (F3-B5) • She/Her • 5'4"
Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Class of 2028
Singer, Actor, Dancer, and Model
Soprano (F3-B5) • She/Her • 5'4"
Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Class of 2028
Ella Patras is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Music in Musical Theater at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music (Class of 2028). Her journey in musical theater spans from community productions—like playing Liesl in The Sound of Music at Town & Country Players—to regional theater, where she recently performed as Wendla in Spring Awakening at Beck Center for the Arts.
Recently, Ella won First Place in the Oscar Hammerstein International Solo Competition (College Division) and was selected as a Songbook Academy Finalist, where she had the opportunity to perform with Michael Feinstein. Her training includes over 10 years of voice, dance, and acting with mentors including Leo Ash Evens and Katie Wieland at MTCA, and Victoria Bussert, Cassie Okenka, Alex Sanchez, and Lauren Marousek at Oberlin. Whether in a leading role or ensemble work, Ella approaches every performance with dedication and authenticity.
10+ years of training including Baldwin Wallace University with Sandra Simon, MTCA with Alex Finke and Betsy Morgan, The Anne Odland Voice Studio, The Conservatory with Faye Meyer, Chamber Choir/Treble Ensemble with director Abby Marchione
Jazz (6 years) • Tap (3 years) • Lyrical (2 years) • Ballet (3 years) • Hip-Hop (4 years) • Modern (1 year)
10+ years of training including MTCA with Katie Wieland, Juilliard Summer Performing Arts for Drama, Disney Imagination Campus Performing Arts Workshop, Teen Acting Skills at Town & Country Players, Acting for Film at The Walnut Street Theater
Production photos from recent performances
Lucy Grant • Clinton Area Showboat Theater
Wendla • Beck Center for the Arts
Regina George • Harlequin Theater
Sally Brown • Mitchell PAC
Lucy Grant • Clinton Area Showboat Theater
Professional Production
Hope Harcourt • Harlequin Theater
Wendla • Beck Center for the Arts
Wendla • Beck Center for the Arts
"Patras and Renart excel... delivering powerhouse vocals and a healthy dose of attitude"— River Cities' Reader, Review of Bright Star
"Sophomore Ella Patras, who plays Wendla in the Belfane Cast, finds the musical's structure particularly moving. 'My favorite thing about the music and Spring Awakening is that it represents the characters' inner thoughts and feelings. The kids in the show are constantly told exactly how to behave...but the music is a direct way into each character's true emotions, and that's why in some of the songs, we incorporate handheld mics.'"Read Full Article →
"To balance the show's heavier emotional moments, we have Alice's charismatic office staff, Daryl and Lucy (Ella Patras), who consistently steal scenes with their sharp comedic timing and lively banter. Patras and Renart excel in this number, delivering powerhouse vocals and a healthy dose of attitude. It's a much-needed breath of levity that lets both actors flourish and cut loose."Read Full Review →
New reviews and articles will appear here as Ella's career continues to flourish.
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