Shaun Taylor-Corbett

Shaun Michael Taylor-Corbett (born 6 October 1978) is an American actor, singer, and writer and is the son of choreographer Lynne Taylor-Corbett and music executive Michael Corbett. He was an original member of the Emmy Award-nominated children's musical group Hi-5 from 2002 to 2006 and left the group after 4 years. He left the group in 2006 along with Karla Mosley and was replaced by Sydney James.

Biography

Early life

Shaun graduated from the University of Delaware. It was there he sang for an a cappella group called the "University of Delaware & Chromes." He was also the vice president of the university's World Peace Club and was an honours student. He had vocal training from Shirley Callaway. After college, he joined the New York Public Theater, where he performed Shakespeare. He also joined the Harrington Theater Arts Company and appeared on All My Children many times. He also appeared as Romeo in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet at the McCarter Theater.

Hi-5 (2002-2006)

In September 2002, Shaun was cast in the children's show Hi-5, the American counterpart to the Australian kids' show Hi-5. Just like with his Australian counterpart, Nathan Foley, his segment was Shapes in Space, in which he encourages kids to discover shapes. This segment teaches children to visual and spatial awareness, exploring shapes, colour and texture in everyday materials, including coloured boxes, balls, and play-dough.

In 2006, Shaun, alongside Karla, left the group in order to pursue other interests, and he was eventually replaced by Sydney James.

After Hi-5

He played Juan in the hit Off-Broadway musical Altar Boyz from 3 July 2006 to 6 May 2007. He is currently appearing on Broadway in "In the Heights."