Zachary McCulley
Assistant Lecturer, Musical Theatre Voice
Department of Theatre and Dance

Education: M.M. Thornton School of Music, University of Southern California; Performers Certificate in Opera & B.M. Lamont School of Music, University of Denver
Zachary J. McCulley is a Wyoming native and teaching artist specializing in crossover training across
Musical Theatre, Contemporary Commercial Music (CCM), and Classical styles. He has
served as vocal and music director for productions including Bright Star, Next to
Normal, Into the Woods, Carrie, Elf the Musical, The Secret Garden, and The Drowsy
Chaperone. His work emphasizes vocal health, stylistic versatility, and text-driven
performance. He also serves in a leadership role with the Wyoming State Thespian Festival, coordinating workshops, adjudication, and large-scale programming creating opportunities for students, educators, and industry professionals.
