Emily Volz Mills

She/Her
Acting and Musical Theatre Teacher

Professional performer and music educator, Emily Volz Mills is thrilled to collaborate with the young artists at Civic Theatre! A music director and voice coach in the greater Grand Rapids area, Emily works with students of all ages exploring interpretation and storytelling through a vocal lens. Her most recent directing credits include Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience, Shrek Jr. and a cabaret featuring the music of Pasek & Paul. Her music studio in Creston Heights is a place where beginners are welcomed and pros often drop in to prepare for their next audition!

​As a certified music educator she has had the pleasure of working with K-12 students formerly in Illinois, California and now Michigan from the general music classroom to choral settings, specializing in subjects from performance arts to keyboarding. Currently, she works with 6th-12th grade choral scholars in Grand Rapids Public Schools.​

Upcoming projects include performing with the professional choral ensemble Vox GR in their 2023-2024 season and music directing Disney’s Descendants The Musical at Grand Rapids Civic Theatre.

Outside of performing, Emily is a proud mom of 2 (Ezra and Elanor), yogi, and interior design wanna-be who often buys too many plants. When feeling brave she dabbles in song writing for a local band project (vocals, keys/accordion).

What inspires you?
Acts of kindness, nature, speaking your truth

Who is your favorite fictional character?
The entire Bluey family!

What was your favorite after school snack growing up?
Apple slices with peanut butter