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Noelle Elise Crites (she/her/hers) is a Cleveland-based actor, vocalist, and teaching artist.
She is happy to be back for her second year with Great Lakes Theater’s Residency Program. Some of her favorite residencies are Hamlet and Macbeth. Recent credits include The Last Five Years (Cathy), Spring Awakening (Ilse), Ordinary Days (Deb), Silent Sky (Margaret), Ordinary People (Karen), and Stupid F*cking Bird (Emma). Noelle holds a BFA in Musical Theatre and a minor in Dance from SUNY Fredonia.
Outside of performing, you can find her hiking, writing, tending to her plants and cat, attending local concerts, and reading. She is also the PR manager for the podcast Playdate. You can find out more about Noelle at her website: https://noelleelise.weebly.com
GLT Teacher Workshop Series!
Bring Shakespeare to life in your classroom! Join the Great Lakes Theater Teacher Workshop Series for dynamic, hands-on training that builds confidence, inspires students and meets curriculum goals. Explore fresh, performance-based teaching strategies!
Great Lakes Theater Camp
Daily classes will be held at Brook Park Elementary School in a two-week session from Monday through Thursday, June 8-18, 2026 (no Fridays). The program is designed for students of all levels of experience and ability.
Bring a Group and Save!
At Great Lakes Theater, we understand the importance of creating the perfect group outing and we are here to make it fun, easy and affordable!
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