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Meet Roberta

Music Supervisor, Vocal Coach, Singer, Actress

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Roberta Duchak is a highly acclaimed, award-winning music director, vocal coach, and Broadway actress, known for her remarkable contributions to both Chicago and New York theater. Currently serving as the North American Music Supervisor for Broadway's hit musical SIX, Roberta has built a sterling reputation for her expertise in vocal coaching, music direction, and performance. Her recent projects include Broadway:

The Notebook (Vocal Coach) and Hell's Kitchen (Vocal Coach) at The Public Theatre, now on Broadway.

With over three decades of experience in the entertainment industry, Roberta has mastered the intricate demands of sustaining vocal health for long Broadway runs and tours. She is widely recognized for coaching stars such as Russell Crowe and Hugh Jackman for their roles in Les Misérables (Film), and her students consistently appear on Broadway, National Tours, TV/Film (including The Voice and American Idol), and in the recording industry.

A sought-after private coach, Roberta teaches in both Chicago and New York, and virtually, with a client list ranging from emerging artists to established performers. Her workshops and master classes on vocal technique, pop and musical theater auditions, and vocal performance are in high demand at universities nationwide.

As an actress, Roberta has graced stages on Broadway and National Tours, portraying iconic roles such as Mother in Ragtime, Magnolia and Ellie in Hal Prince's Showboat, Rona Lisa Peretti in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and Ghost of Christmas Past in Scrooge opposite Richard Chamberlain. She has also performed as a soloist at the renowned Ravinia Festival and released her own CD, Intersections.

Roberta has served as musical director for productions at notable venues like Chicago Shakespeare Theater, The Goodman Theatre, and Drury Lane Theatre, earning two Jeff Awards and five nominations for her work. She is also the proud founder of Vocal Boot Camp America (vbcamerica.com), a program designed to help singers of all levels strengthen their skills and master a variety of vocal styles.

Roberta's enduring connections with casting directors, producers, and directors, combined with her deep musical talent and industry insights, make her an indispensable force in the world of musical theater. Whether working with seasoned professionals or those new to the craft, her passion for elevating vocal performance is unparalleled.

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