Claudette Hatcher

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Mezzo-soprano/Actress Claudette Hatcher performs frequently throughout the Puget Sound region.  While she thoroughly enjoys opera, Claudette has been seen often in musicals and dramas, mainly Shakespeare.  She has also appeared in independent and short films.  

Upcoming Performances

2/27/12 – The Seattle Opera has invited Claudette Hatcher back to sing in chorus of Puccini's Turandot this summer. Turandot will have only 7 performances: Aug 4, 5, 8, 11, 15, 17 18, 2012.
 
12/20/11 – Claudette Hatcher will be returning to Tacoma Musical Playhouse for third time as Church Lady Darlene in the upcoming regional premiere production of The Color Purple!  Showtimes are March 9 – April 1st, Friday and Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm.

Recent Performances

12/16/11 – Invited by Cyndi Thompson, director of Shakespeare in the Parking Lot’s Henry IV, Claudette Hatcher will be debuting with Redmond’s Redwood Theatre in their production of Never Too Late. Claudette will performing two comedic roles, Foley the Plumber and the Policeman. The show runs February 10-25th, Friday and Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm, with a preview on February 9th and an Artist Benefit Night on February 11th.
 
9/14/11 – Claudette Hatcher debuted with the Seattle Opera in their summer production of Porgy and Bess in the chorus with an Alto Solo part.  See the video of rehearsals.  Porgy and Bess ran July 30, 2011 and runs Aug 3, 6, 10, 11, 12, 14 (matinee), 19, 20, 2011.

Recent Reviews

As Aumerle in Shakespeare in the Parking Lot  Shakespeare-a-thon's production of Regina II (adapted from Richard II) (also played Falstaff in Henry IV, Part 1 and 2) in Tacoma, WA - April 23, 2010:
"Claudette Hatcher made a delightfully mad and sycophantic Aumerele"
~ News Tribune
 
As Katisha in the NW Savoyards' production of Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Mikado" in Everett, WA - March 5-21, 2010:
"Claudette Hatcher plays Katisha, a vengeful woman whose voice will blow you away. And no wonder, since she’s professional opera singer. Her stage time is brief but very memorable."
 
"...somehow, the Savoyards managed to find (this) flawless voice...taking this production beyond just wicked fun to wicked good."..."Claudette Hatcher is the not-to-be-messed-with Katisha,...whose version of “Alone and Yet Alive” will give you chills."

As the Widow Corney in the NW Savoyards production of "Oliver" in Everett, WA - Oct 17-Nov 1, 2009:
"...Claudette Hatcher absolutely upped the ante on devilish, absolutely upped the ante on devilish"
~ Everett Herald
 
Here samples of Claudette singing My Reputation's Tarnished and Mak'in Momma Proud as the title character in "Momma Don't Hurt Me So Bad". (Click play after page opens).
 
For resumes, click on the page listing on the left.