Paula Dione Ingram

Paula Dione Ingram – Soprano

Paula Dione Ingram, a vocal palette of the tints and shadows of a Rembrandt, is one of the finest lyric/spinto-singing actresses of our time. Noted for her considerable versatility, she is a winning performer whether on stage in her trained field of opera/musical theatre/cabaret; in front of the cameras for film/television; or as a successful voice teacher and performance coach sharing her technique in “master classes” throughout the United States and abroad. Miss Ingram has sung extensively in Europe, particularly in Italy, Germany, Holland, Belgium and England. While in London, England, she made her “West End” debut in the title role of CARMEN JONES to rave reviews.  

“Paula Ingram gives the sexiest, best sung performance on the West End stage.
​Not to be missed at any price.”

The London Daily Express (CARMEN JONES)

“At the matinee, I caught Paula Ingram, a stunning young American
with a fine voice and fiery temperament.”

New York Magazine (CARMEN JONES)                                                     

Her television credits are highlighted by a featured performance of excerpts from PORGY & BESS for the 50th anniversary celebration of George Gershwin, which aired in England and on European television, in the role of Bess. Her professional experience includes performances with the Glyndebourne Festival Opera where she covered the role of “Bess” and performed the role of “Annie” in Gershwin’s, PORGY & BESS. She subsequently joined the Glyndebourne cast in London, England to record the opera on the EMI/Classical label with the London Philharmonic led by the world-renowned conductor, Sir Simon Rattle. The album was nominated for a Grammy in the category of “Best Classical Album of the Year”.  
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​Under the direction of award winning stage/film director, Trevor Nunn, the opera was made into a television movie which aired on A&E/PBS both nationally and internationally; Ms. Ingram performed the role of “Clara.” Her “Summertime” scene from the movie, in which she acts to the pre-recorded singing (Harolyn Blackwell) from the aforementioned recording, was note-worthy.

“Paula Ingram’s doomed Clara manages to be touching.”

The New York Times (PORGY & BESS/PBS)

Miss Ingram made her debut with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra as “Bess” in their “Symphony On The Prairie” concert version of PORGY & BESS.  Subsequent thereto, she was featured soloist for ISO’s sold out “New Year’s Eve Viennese Gala.”  Just prior to her debut with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Ms. Ingram performed concerts with La Fenice Opera in Venice, Italy in one of the final performances of the late conductor Henry Lewis. Additionally, her debut performances of note are with the Muncie Symphony Orchestra, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. 

More recent orchestral appearances in the United States have included her debut at The Palladium - Center for Performing Arts in Carmel, Indiana, for the inaugural “Unity of Faith” Concert as the featured soloist for the United States debut of “Gloria” from the Mass MISA TANGO under the baton of Maestro Tércio Junker. That evening she also delighted the audience with two solos; “The Lord’s Prayer” and the spiritual, “Ride on King Jesus."

Paula Dione Ingram is a native of St. Louis, Missouri; her credits in her native city include “Artist in Residence” with the Opera Theater of St. Louis, and performances with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra for their InUnison concert series. On November 19, 2016 Miss Ingram was honored to be awarded the "Excellence in Performing Arts" award in her hometown, at the Better Family Life, Inc. 30th Annual Unity Ball held at the Americas Center in downtown St. Louis.

Paula earned her Bachelor of Music Degree from the University of Missouri at Kansas City Conservatory of Music in Voice/Opera Performance and her Master of Music degree from the famed Indiana University Jacob School of Music in Voice/Opera Performance, where she studied voice with distinguished professor of voice, Madame Virginia Zeani. She continued coaching with Madame Zeani in her home in Florida until 2018; in addition to a famed list of vocal coaches in NYC.

Miss Ingram currently resides in Las Vegas, NV while continuing to follow her career demands on both coasts in opera, concerts, musical theatre, cabaret, African American Art Songs, and spirituals. Her Las Vegas musical journey was recently highlighted as a member of Michael Buble's 20 voice choir during his residency at Resort World.​ As a faith based servant leader and mother, Paula Dione Ingram feels blessed to continue her rewarding career as a performing artist, voice teacher and performance coach throughout the United States and abroad.

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“Dark Legacy is the perfect embodiment of the sentiment that music transcends cultures

and bridges gaps, with Ingram as its beacon. Miss Ingram is a natural and infectious performer,

inviting and charming, with a full bright operatic style.” 

BroadwayWorld.com ("Dark Legacy: Bright Lights of Black Broadway")

OF NOTE:

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DEBUT ALBUM:

• In the fall of 2014 Paula Dione Ingram recorded her first self produced solo vocal CD which SOLD OUT of hard copies in record time (available on Amazon) ~ for digital downloads click the HOME MUSIC or BUY NOW button to listen and to place your order today.
  
• Since 1998 Miss Ingram has toured the states presenting engaging Master Classes to college vocal students. In January of 2015 Miss Ingram began her "debut album Master Class Tour" throughout the United States and abroad which she continues to this day. To book her for your college or university click on the CONTACT button.
  

CABARET:

• In June of 2021, Miss Ingram made her Las Vegas Cabaret debut with her BroadwayWorld.com nominated show "Dark Legacy: Bright Lights of Black Broadway" with Philip Fortenberry as musical director.
  
• Miss Ingram made her New York City Cabaret debut at Feinstein's/54 Below on Saturday, June 4, 2016 to rave review. It was followed by her debut of the same show at New York City's Metropolitan Room September 2016
  
• The official debut of Miss Ingram's Indiana Cabaret Show: February 5, 2016 at the Cabaret at the Columbia Club in Indianapolis, IN was to a SOLD OUT CROWD!  It was preceded with her debut at the Cabaret at the Commons in Columbus, IN on February 4, 2016. Throughout 2017-2019 Miss Ingram continues to make her mark with debuts at the Mabel Mercer Cabaret Convention Jazz at Lincoln Center (Opening Night 2018) and a return to The Cabaret in Indianapolis, IN and in upcoming performances on the West Coast in classical, musical theatre and cabaret genres.                                                                                                                               
  
•  PAULA DIONE INGRAM ~ "DARK LEGACY: BRIGHT LIGHTS OF BLACK BROADWAY"                                                   

                                                                                                                                        
CONTACT​
Official Website: www.pauladioneingram.com
Email: paula@pauladioneingram.com