Kent State Alumna Erin Elizabeth Coors Stars in Barbie Live in Fairytopia

Erin Elizabeth Coors, ’05, made Barbie come to life last summer in the national touring production of Barbie Live in Fairytopia. At the same time, Coors continues to add to her already impressive career and onstage accomplishments, and she credits her experiences at Kent State with giving her the skills needed to succeed in the entertainment business.

Coors, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, who received a bachelor’s of fine arts in musical theatre, had the lead role in Barbie Live in Fairytopia, which completed a tour of about 80 cities in North America in September.

“Erin is a truly gifted actress — she has a beautiful voice, is a very experienced dancer and she has a magnetic stage persona that perfectly brings Barbie to life,” says director Eric Schaeffer.

Coors’ career success reflects her Kent State education and training.

“My experiences at Kent State have given me the skills needed, both onstage and off, to succeed in the entertainment business,” she says. “What I love so much about the curriculum at Kent State is that the faculty not only focuses on teaching students how to be a good performer but also on how to be someone whom others would want to work with.”

“My teachers refused to accept mediocrity and were always honest with me in order to help me grow as a performer and as a person,” she says.

Following graduation from Kent State, she worked at The Barn Theatre in Augusta, Mich., and then moved to New York City and began auditioning.

“When I auditioned for Barbie, I was very excited about the project, and I feel so honored to be a part of something so special,” she says.

With the national tour of Barbie Live in Fairytopia a success, Coors plans to continue working in the entertainment industry.

“Of course, every actor dreams of Broadway, but I just want to continue being a part of quality theatre that makes a difference in people’s lives,” she says.