Professional Performing Experience (1990-Present):
Broadway and National Tours
Performed the role of Grace Farrell in the 20th Anniversary Production of “Annie” on Broadway. Toured the U.S. and Canada, alongside Nell Carter and John Schuck (1997-98).
Performed leading roles in numerous regional theatres such as Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia, New Jersey Shakespeare Festival, Two River Theatre in Red Bank New Jersey, Weathervane Theatre in New Hampshire, and Mill Mountain Theatre in Virginia. Roles span musical theatre to Noel Coward and Shakespeare, and included developing new work.
Concerts with composer Marvin Hamlisch. Venues include The Kennedy Center, Washington, DC and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, (1998-2012)
On camera spokesperson for Tom Kean Jr. (2006)
National commercials for Chevy, Zelnorm, Band-aid, America West Airlines, USPS and others
Film and television work includes M. Night Shyamalan’s “The Happening” 2008, the independent features “The Last Days of April” 2009, “Christmas Present” 1998. “Law and Order” 2000, “All My Children” 1996-2009, and “As the World Turns” 1997.
Voice Over Work: (1990 – 2000)
Numerous political campaigns for Revolution Media Group
Teaching Experience:
Awards:
Barrymore Award Nominee for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical, “Hello Dolly” at The Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, 2004
Barrymore Award Nominee for Best Leading Actress in a Musical, “1776” at The Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia 1997
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) 2010 – present
Co-Artistic Director – Summer Arts Program (2019 and 2020)
Senior Teaching Artists and Trainer – “Disney Musicals In Schools” (2015 - present)
Global Network Senior Teaching Artist – “Dancing Classrooms” (2015 - present)
Director “Squirrel Girl Goes to College” (fall 2019)
Curriculum Development – Devised Theatre (fall 2020)
Professional Development Presenter (on going)
Montclair Kimberly Academy (2016-present)
Director 6th grade play (2015 - present)
Fresh Theatre Arts (2015-present)
Special guest, HS Drama, Special Needs
Early Childhood Learning
Bergen Performing Arts Center (2018-2019)
Vocal Program “Voices in Harmony” – Special Needs Students
Temple University (Main Campus) 1990-1991
Acting Instructor
Coaching Experience (business venues): (2006 – Present)
LANARTCO (Language Arts Company). Facilitator of the RITHMS© program. Utilizing the rhythm of language and intonation through musical speech to assist non-native English speakers. Targeting techniques to clarify meaning and objectives during public presentations. Clients include Johnson and Johnson and Boehringer-Ingelheim.
Executives with PNC bank, a large regional bank in Eastern United States. One-on-one sessions addressing issues particular to individuals. Taught techniques in breath control, articulation, and presentation blocking.
Elected Officials in Bernards Township, New Jersey. Worked on public speaking during key campaign engagements, making them more effective presenters.
Professional Facilitator and Assessment Trainer (DiCor & ReThink Inc). Taught techniques to overcome initial presentation tightness and nervous voice, achieving vocal control and creating an engaged rapport increasing the presentations effectiveness
