So, I decided to take the opportunity for this first blog entry to provide a short bio to give you some more background.
As I said on the welcome page, I was born and raised in a small town in south Georgia. Growing up, saying that I was surrounded by theatre would be an understatement! The apple didn't fall from the tree this time. Both of my wonderful parents were/are Theatre professors and avidly participated in summer stock. My first experience onstage was performing with our community theatre, playing Gretl von Trapp in The Sound of Music. After that, I had opportunities to play children in some of the university productions as well as productions with The Jekyll Island Musical Theatre Festival before it became Peach State Summer Theatre.
When I was younger, I loved taking dance classes at my local studio, Dance Arts, Inc. Tap dancing soon became a passion that still remains with me today. And I had certainly done my fair share of performing in The Nutcracker (just ask Mom). I went on to perform in my high school productions and after briefly considering majoring in Marine Biology, I decided performing was really where my heart resided. I had a wonderful time in college and was part of some amazing productions. After graduating in 2009, I went straight to Texas to perform with Texas Musical Drama. From there, I spent some time in Florida, working with The Show Palace Dinner Theatre. One of my favorite experiences thus far has to have been performing with Veggie Tales LIVE! in 2010. I loved the touring environment and I made some incredible memories. Check out one of our DVDs!
Then in January of 2011, my roommate Rose and I decided it was time for the big move up to New York City. We felt especially accomplished to have driven our UHaul from Georgia all the way up to NY ourselves. Two southern girls had made it and were ready to chase their dreams! Since then, I am happy to say my roommate has found success with a small dance company and I have had the chance to hop around, building my resume and learning more every day. In 2011 alone, I had a contract in Florida then traveled back to NY only to end up in Georgia, stepping in last minute for someone who had twisted an ankle. After that, I came back up to the city for a month before heading to Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse in Illinois and heading back down to Florida to return to The Show Palace Dinner Theatre.
I could not be more thankful for the opportunities I have had thus far in my career. I would not be where I am today without the amazing support from my family and friends. I look forward to what the future holds, always believing "The best is yet to come!"
As I said on the welcome page, I was born and raised in a small town in south Georgia. Growing up, saying that I was surrounded by theatre would be an understatement! The apple didn't fall from the tree this time. Both of my wonderful parents were/are Theatre professors and avidly participated in summer stock. My first experience onstage was performing with our community theatre, playing Gretl von Trapp in The Sound of Music. After that, I had opportunities to play children in some of the university productions as well as productions with The Jekyll Island Musical Theatre Festival before it became Peach State Summer Theatre.
When I was younger, I loved taking dance classes at my local studio, Dance Arts, Inc. Tap dancing soon became a passion that still remains with me today. And I had certainly done my fair share of performing in The Nutcracker (just ask Mom). I went on to perform in my high school productions and after briefly considering majoring in Marine Biology, I decided performing was really where my heart resided. I had a wonderful time in college and was part of some amazing productions. After graduating in 2009, I went straight to Texas to perform with Texas Musical Drama. From there, I spent some time in Florida, working with The Show Palace Dinner Theatre. One of my favorite experiences thus far has to have been performing with Veggie Tales LIVE! in 2010. I loved the touring environment and I made some incredible memories. Check out one of our DVDs!
Then in January of 2011, my roommate Rose and I decided it was time for the big move up to New York City. We felt especially accomplished to have driven our UHaul from Georgia all the way up to NY ourselves. Two southern girls had made it and were ready to chase their dreams! Since then, I am happy to say my roommate has found success with a small dance company and I have had the chance to hop around, building my resume and learning more every day. In 2011 alone, I had a contract in Florida then traveled back to NY only to end up in Georgia, stepping in last minute for someone who had twisted an ankle. After that, I came back up to the city for a month before heading to Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse in Illinois and heading back down to Florida to return to The Show Palace Dinner Theatre.
I could not be more thankful for the opportunities I have had thus far in my career. I would not be where I am today without the amazing support from my family and friends. I look forward to what the future holds, always believing "The best is yet to come!"
