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Acting

What I’ve Done

I love new challenges and acting gives me the opportunity to express myself and my emotions, memorize lines, learn to work as a part of a team, learn choreography and improve my communication skills.

Newsies

Fall Musical Act for Youth

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2023

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Role: Splasher (Newsie)

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Little Mermaid

Arts Council Summer Community Musical 

2023

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Role: Ensemble, Dance Captain

Puffs

S2P2 Spring Play 2023

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Playing a death eater was so much fun!  I love getting to play the villian!  I also played a French student and one of the Hermionies in the play.

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Pinnochio

Act For Youth 2023 Spring Play: Pinnochio

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Role: Blue Fairy

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This was an exciting show because it was a major role.  I also had the exciting experience of breaking my arm just 3 hours before curtain!  Oh well, the show must go on!  I was also excited because I won my first Edna Award for most improves actress from this show.

Honk the Musical

Winter Musical: Honk

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Role: Music Assistant/Tech

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Being the assistant musical director was a challenge, but I enjoyed getting to see the tech side of things. 

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Les Miserables

I enjoyed the opportunity to perform in my first Opera.  I was in the ensemble and able to perform roles throughout the first and second act.

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Act For Youth Fall Musical, 2022

Camp Rock

Summer Show: Act for Youth 2022

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Role: Axel

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It was so much fun to play a bad guy in the story.  I enjoyed getting to wear leather pants and be snarky and rude since it is so different from my normal personality. 

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Midsummer Night's Dream

Yes--AGAIN! This time with Act for Youth in the Spring of 2022 and using the Shakesperian English, not a modern day translation.  

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I had so much fun as Peter Quince and being a part of the comedic relief for the play. 

Our Town

This was my first semi-professional performance.  We had actors who had been on Broadway as well as local actors. 


My favorite part? Seth Schenall from "The Tomorrow War" played my brother in the play.

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My role: Rebecca Gibbs

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Oliver

Act for Youth Winter Musical 2021/22

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Role: Ensemble 

Alice in Wonderland

Act for Youth Spring Play, 2021

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Role: The White Rabbit

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Midsummer Night's Dream

Sallie B Howard School of the Arts and Science Spring performance, 2020

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Role: Hermia

A Miracle Worker

Barton College, Spring 2020

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This was the first time I've acted outside of school or community theater.  To get to act with college students at a local College was really exciting.  Getting to pitch a fit and fight on stage was also amazing!

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My Role: Helen Keller

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A Little Princess

Act for Youth Winter Musical, 2020

Matilda

Wilson Community Theater Summer Musical

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This play was so exciting because it included adults and children.  I was able to make some amazing friendships and act on stage with my mom and sister as well! 

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Role: Lavender Brown

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Once on This Island

Act for Youth Fall Musical, 2018

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My role: The Little Girl

The Gift and the Gift Part 2

Wave Church Christmas Play, 2017 and 2018

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My role: The Ornament

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Seussical

Act for Youth Spring Musical, 2018

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My role: Who, Acrobat

Aristocats

Greenfield School Spring Play, 2018

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My Role: Marie

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The Nutcracker

Toe2Toe Dance and Dong's Martial Arts, 2016

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My role: Little Girl

A Little Mermaid

Act for Youth Spring Musical, 2016

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This was my first show!  It was so much fun. 

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My role: Chorus, Sea Turtle

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Act for Youth Summer Camps

  • Winnie the Pooh: Honeybee

  • The Lion King: Young Simba

  • 101 Dalmations: Jasper

  • Junie B Jones: Schoolmate

  • Sleeping Beauty: Dieval the Crow

  • Magic Treehouse: Pirate

Acting and Makeup: My Work

Special Effect Makeup

I enjoy learning new things and creating new looks.  Perhaps one day I can work with stage makeup or in Hollywood doing SFX looks.  I love to try out new ideas.

Acting and Makeup: Text
Acting and Makeup: Pro Gallery
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