Vivid storytelling
through music.
Music Director
Mining the magic of live performance, Chris’ credits include the North American tour of Mamma Mia! and Grease and We Will Rock You for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines.
Educator
With over a decade of teaching experience in North America, Chris is currently helping to develop the first undergraduate musical theatre program in the UAE at the Sharjah Performing Arts Academy.
Past Projects Include…
Musical director Chris Santillan, working with a robust ensemble of musicians and a superlative cast, ensures that those familiar ABBA songs emerge as freshly polished gems.
— Jamie Portman, Capital Critics’ Circle
The orchestra for this show, under the direction of Chris Santillan, really raised the bar for live musical performances. They were flawless throughout the entire show, with incredible energy that was palpable from the seats. Very impressive.
— Covert Ottawa Guy