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Aaron J. Godwin is a singer, actor, director, teacher, and scholar at Northwestern University. Hailing from Orange County, California, Aaron gained experience in the industry while working at the Orlando theme parks and with local opera companies. He has performed with the Florida Opera Theater and the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, receiving accolades for roles in productions such as 'tick, tick…BOOM!' and Berlioz's 'Béatrice et Bénédict'. Aaron's academic journey includes a BA and BM from the University of Central Florida and multiple graduate degrees from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he studied Performance & Literature and Social Work. He has extensive teaching experience, advising undergraduate students, and creating courses focused on musical theater techniques. Aaron's research interests lie in musical theater performance pedagogy, with a focus on queer theory, historical representation, and trauma-informed practices. In addition to academics, he is a Licensed Social Worker, providing neurodivergent-affirming care to clients. In his leisure time, Aaron enjoys cooking, traveling, and attending live theatre shows.
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