rae davenport

Rae Davenport is a classically trained theatre and voiceover actress, and a practiced vocalist and performer whose grounded yet dynamic presence has landed her roles on both regional and national stages. In Rae’s 16 year performance career she has performed in over 30 productions in front of hundreds of audiences. Most notably, Rae has played larger-than-life characters such as Queen Catherine of Aragon in the TONY award winning production of SIX, aboard the Norwegian Bliss (5.0), and Rae’s role as Ursula in The Little Mermaid was recounted by Samantha Pidde for My Carroll County News as, “...deliciously evil”.

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Rae is currently playing Kit De Luca on the Broadway National Tour of Pretty Woman: The Musical. 

“The standout performer of "Pretty Woman: The Musical”, … was Rae  Davenport, as Vivian's best friend and roommate Kit De Luca. Although a  supporting character, Davenport commanded the stage with a mighty belt and effortless riffs that brought hearty applause from the audience...” ​

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Rae studied Theatre and Film at Wayne State University in Detroit, graduating with two Bachelors of Arts in 2018. She’s also participated in intensives abroad including at the renowned Moscow Art Theatre, and at the Rose Bruford Drama School in England. Rae’s training repertoire includes training under renowned performers such as Katherine Gately and Richard Poole of The Gately/Poole Acting Studio, Danielle Wright of Opera MODO, and Marilyn McCormick, recipient of the TONY Excellence in Theatre Education Award. Rae’s training realized a natural ingenuity for charismatic  characters and helped develop her natural talent. In addition to playing other roles like Deloris Van Cartier in Sister Act, Paulette in Legally Blonde, and Lady in Brown in For Colored Girls…, Rae broadened her artistic impact, lending her voice for a Ford Motors Brand Design Tutorial in 2021, also appearing in both a print and commercial advertisement campaign for Blink Fitness in the same year. ​

 

Rae Davenport is a native of the art capital of the Midwest –Detroit, Michigan, and thus houses many interests that contribute to her varying natural abilities such as her Mezzo Soprano vocal range and wide span of voice over capabilities. Delving into avocations such as Aerobics, Weight Lifting, Yoga, and other athletic activities like Cycling, Swimming, Tennis, Stage Combat, and Dance help Rae maintain her statuesque physicality and trained physical control. Other pastime ventures like modeling and improvisation fine tune Rae’s entertaining personality. Though she is most known for her work in musical theatre, Rae looks forward to the journey of creating a parallel commercial and TV career. 

 

​From Rae Davenport: 

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​“My love for performing comes from the feeling of bravery that stands with me on stage. Performing in front of hundreds or even thousands of people can be daunting, but it is my passion for performing and sharing my gifts with the world that motivates me. The energy that flows between me and my fellow cast-mates, then between us and the audience makes pushing through the nerves well worth the risk! What I’m most proud of, in my journey as an actor, isn't my performance ability. I'm an actor, but I'm also just someone trying to be a good person. I’m most proud of the collaborative and respectful nature I bring to every single project I work on, and do my best to make work for myself and fellow artists enjoyable. I pride myself on showing up prepared, creative, and in good spirits!  

 

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