ABOUT
Performer.
Director.
Educator.
Kaylan Wetzel is a performer, director, and theatre educator with over two decades of experience on stage.
As a child, Kaylan begged her parents for a tutu and ballet shoes while training seriously in karate at her father's school in Rochester, Pennsylvania. He eventually gave in and let her take dance lessons — and after seeing her perform for the first time, he knew she was meant to do it.
When Kaylan was 14, her father passed away, and she went to Performing Arts Camp in Sewickley, PA. It was the only thing that saved her. The mentors she found there gave her hope and showed her what was truly possible — and she never stopped performing after that summer. It's where she first knew she wanted to give other kids that same chance.
A graduate of the Conservatory of Performing Arts at Point Park University, Kaylan has spent over 20 years performing across regional theatres in Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Delaware — with lead roles in over 30 musicals, including Donna in Mamma Mia!, Cassie in A Chorus Line, and Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, earning her a BroadwayWorld.com nomination for Best Actress. On camera, she's appeared in national campaigns for Harley-Davidson, NASCAR, and ClassPass.
She currently serves as Resident Director/Choreographer at Rochester High School and is the founder of Triple Threat Academy, a musical theatre intensive built to give the next generation that same space to grow and discover their potential.
MEDIA
Photos
PERFORMANCE VIDEOS
Watch Kaylan Perform
Liza: Maybe This Time
02:49
Liza: Mein Herr
03:53
Liza: All That Jazz
02:35
ADDITIONAL PRODUCTION PHOTOS & PERFORMANCE VIDEOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
RÉSUMÉ
Credits & Experience
THEATRE — LEADING ROLES
Donna
Mamma Mia!
Velma Von Tussle
Hairspray
Cassie
A Chorus Line
Lola
Damn Yankees
Irene
Crazy For You
Audrey ★
Little Shop of Horrors
SELECT VENUES
The Candlelight Theatre
The Grand Opera House
The Media Theatre
The Arden Theatre Company
Pittsburgh Playhouse
FILM & COMMERCIAL
Principal
Harley-Davidson — National Campaign
Principal
NASCAR — National Campaign
Principal
ClassPass — National Campaign
Supporting
Snow Babies — Indie Film
BroadwayWorld Nom.
DIRECTING & CHOREOGRAPHY
Resident Director / Choreographer
Rochester High School
Director / Choreographer
Delaware Arts Conservatory
Director / Choreographer
The Rock School
Director / Choreographer
The Sanford School
Instructor
Media Theatre
Instructor
Sewickley Performing Arts Camp
Performing Arts Instructor
PA Cyber Charter School
EDUCATION
B.A. Musical Theatre
Conservatory of Performing Arts · Point Park University
TRIPLE THREAT ACADEMY
Founder & Director
Conservatory-style performing arts training for 8th–12th grade
Summer Intensive
July 20–25, 2025 · Rochester, PA
PRESS & REVIEWS
What They're Saying
"Kaylan Wetzel is a true triple threat!"
BROADWAYWORLD.COM
"Wetzel's portrayal of Ariel is the perfect picture of conflicted adolescence."
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER
"A true triple threat, Kaylan's beautiful, strong singing voice was capable of moving audiences in remarkable ways. As a dancer, Kaylan's abilities are breathtaking — she is a radiant dancer. Kaylan is known in our area for being an incredible performer, and most importantly, a performer a company wants to hire again and again. She is a true professional, kind, thoughtful, and easy to work with."
CLINT WILLIAMS · THE SANFORD SCHOOL
"As Linda in The Wedding Singer, 'Let Me Come Home' was
dazzling in both voice and dance.
BROADWAYWORLD.COM
"Kaylan Wetzel brought back one of the watershed moments in
my misbegotten life. She rocked Grace Slick, the ultimate 60's
sex siren."
BROADWAYWORLD.COM
"Kaylan's ability to speak to all actors on an individual level is nothing short of amazing. She is able to reach each and every cast member, challenging them to be better, to rise to the occasion, each and every time. She truly cares about the actor, which makes teachers and parents feel safe with Kaylan in charge. She knows what makes each actor unique and is able to find ways to feature them so they feel great about themselves."
CLINT WILLIAMS · THE SANFORD SCHOOL
TRIPLE THREAT
ACADEMY
Conservatory-style performing arts training — and private coaching for
performers at every level.
TRIPLE THREAT ACADEMY
Programs & Offerings
YEAR-ROUND · 1:1 · AVAILABLE NOW
Private Coaching
IN-PERSON OR ZOOM · ALL LEVELS · INQUIRE FOR PRICING
Personalized 1:1 coaching built entirely around each student's specific goals,
strengths, and areas of growth. As a certified life and performance coach,
Kaylan uses her unique background to not only help students develop their
technique, but also overcome the fear and limiting beliefs that hold them back —
so they can become the most authentic version of themselves on stage.
Acting technique and character embodiment
Song performance & vocal coaching
Dance technique and performance
Audition prep & college audition coaching
Mindset & breakthrough coaching for performers
Overcoming fear, self-doubt & limiting beliefs on stage
Private
Coaching
1:1 · FULLY CUSTOMIZED
SUMMER INTENSIVE · 2026 SOLD OUT
Summer Intensive 2026
SOLD OUT · ROCHESTER, PA
Triple Threat Academy's conservatory-style Summer Intensive is a
week-long program for serious young performers — training in
voice, acting, dance, and audition prep, culminating in a custom
showcase built around each student's individual talent.
Vocal technique and authentic song performance
Acting technique — beats, intention, character embodiment
Original choreography and dance technique
Audition prep & custom showcase performance
COMING UP · JOIN THE WAITLIST
Summer Intensive 2027
WAITLIST NOW OPEN · ROCHESTER, PA
2026 sold out fast — don't miss your chance for 2027. Get on
the waitlist now and be the first to know when applications open
for next year's Summer Intensive.
Same conservatory-style intensive format
Voice, acting, dance & audition prep
Custom showcase performance
Limited enrollment — spots go fast
STARTING FALL 2026 · JOIN THE WAITLIST
Ongoing Classes
LAUNCHING FALL 2026
Regular group classes bringing the conservatory experience to young performers on an ongoing basis. Weekly training in vocal, acting, and
movement technique in a structured, collaborative environment. Starting Fall 2026 — get on the waitlist now to be the first to know when
enrollment opens.
Weekly conservatory-level sessions
Vocal, acting, and movement technique
Performance opportunities
A community of serious young artists
GET IN TOUCH
Let's create
something together.
Whether you're looking to book Kaylan as a performer, director, choreographer, coach, o for a customized workshop — or you're interested in Triple Threat Academy — reach out and let's talk.
Kaylan Wetzel
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