Madison.
Kauffman
Actress/Singer/Dancer/Accordionist/Comedian
ABOUT
ME!
Madison is a Midwestern girl from the heart of Illinois. She developed a love for performing at the age of 9 when she played a perky Munchkin in the Wizard of Oz.
The rest is history.
Madison graduated Magna Cum Laude from Millikin University in May 2014 where she received her BFA in Musical Theatre.
In the fall of 2015, Madison made the Big Move to the Windy City
(Chicago, IL) and has been loving it ever since! She is excited for the new adventures that lie ahead!
Outside of expanding her craft, Madison enjoys spending time with her family, Her honey bee Ben, and friends, Creating social media content for her favorite theater companies, playing the accordion, reading, laughing, being a coffee enthusiast, traveling, Pinterest, and eating desserts.
Current Projects:
Madison is currently playing
Cinderella
in Kokandy Productions
Cinderella
Into the Woods
Oct. 10th - Dec 22nd, 2024
Madison Kauffman’s Cinderella (Kauffman reminds me of Christine Sherrill, now a Broadway actor)
The vocal work is quite dazzling....There were standout moments – Madison Kauffman offers a simultaneously vulnerable and strong Cinderella who becomes a Princess not always willing to rule...
Grounding this production are two very solid performances from what can only be comparatively described as theater veterans who guide the younger members of the cast. Madison Kauffman is a pure delight as Cinderella. She is funny, bright and as effervescent as her champagne-hued ball gown. Plus, she has an incredibly powerful and nuanced singing voice, which is put to great use throughout the show but is beautifully showcased in her final number of "No One is Alone."
Madison Kauffman is an engaging, original Cinderella. Whereas the role can occasionally tend toward the jagged, Kauffman navigates the most challenging passages with ease. Dramatically, she also plays the role as slightly more gawky and goofy than is typical to great effect.
This extremely talented ensemble of actors uses every inch of this beautiful set, and very wisely. .... And Madison Kauffman is the best Cinderella I’ve seen (I should note I did not see Paramount’s recent production of Into the Woods, nor have I ever seen it on Broadway. Though, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Kauffman on a Broadway stage one day).
But it’s Madison Kauffman who is the standout in this production. She brings so much to her portrayal of Cinderella. Ms. Kauffman doesn’t just play the role, she seems to actually inhabit the character. I found myself searching for her in each scene because she’s so totally involved in everyone’s story.
The cast has several standouts. .... And as Cinderella, Kauffman turns her dilemma on the steps of the palace into a funny/beguiling rumination on the perils of making a major life decision — or remaining immobilized about doing so.
There’s not a weak link in this cast. Everyone is up to both the challenge of Sondheim’s music and the dark humor of James Lapine’s book. Webb and Madison Kauffman were wonderful in Theo Ubique’s version of Sondheim’s “A Little Night Music” earlier this year, and they are also standouts in “Into the Woods.....” As Cinderella, Kauffman exudes innocence and joy—she really does just want to go to the festival and could take or leave the prince.
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want to/need to get in touch?
Reach out to the amazing team at Gray Talent Group (please and thank you).
Gray Talent Group
727 S. Dearborn St.
Suite 312
Chicago, IL 60605
Email: graytalentgroup@gmail.com
Phone: 312-663-1659
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