Diane Martinson
Diane loved stories and songs from the very beginning; by age 4 she was often acting out musical scenes in the living room with her older brother and any neighborhood friends and family she could get to join in! She followed her passion for connection through music and storytelling on to study theater arts and vocal music at the U of M, and MacPhail Center for Music. She’s a full time musician and entrepreneur running a few companies, mainly DianeMusic.com providing live music for special events, weddings, and private parties. Diane and her partner JJ Saecker have been performing in musical productions together for over 2 decades as songwriters, featured musicians, band leaders, and speakers. View their TCCAN videos on Diane’s Cabaret page.
Credits include: Two annual tribute shows at First Avenue mainstage; Concert production of Jesus Christ Superstar, soloist Mary Magdalene (ensemble & vocal director), and Chelsea Hotel: A Tribute Concert To Leonard Cohen featured soloist (company member & vocal director). Northstar Opera/ Skylark Opera, Paul Bunyan Playhouse, Loring Park Playhouse, Minnesota Musical Theater Workshop, Opera Cabaret, Dale Warland Symphonic Choir, The Medora Musical, MN Centennial Showboat, Bloomington Civic Theater, and tours with Troupe America Inc.
Credits include: Two annual tribute shows at First Avenue mainstage; Concert production of Jesus Christ Superstar, soloist Mary Magdalene (ensemble & vocal director), and Chelsea Hotel: A Tribute Concert To Leonard Cohen featured soloist (company member & vocal director). Northstar Opera/ Skylark Opera, Paul Bunyan Playhouse, Loring Park Playhouse, Minnesota Musical Theater Workshop, Opera Cabaret, Dale Warland Symphonic Choir, The Medora Musical, MN Centennial Showboat, Bloomington Civic Theater, and tours with Troupe America Inc.