About


Background at a glance

  • Voice-over training and experience with MelissaVoice and Such-A-Voice along with related acting for television courses at the John Robert Powers School
  • Narrator for over 12 years with Tourmobile, a commercial Washington, DC sightseeing company
  • University educated in theatrical production, drama and music. Professional multi-cultural music and theatre arts educator for over 30 years
  • Active actor and vocal performer in many repertory companies and local choruses and as a compensated church soloist and section leader. Well versed in the use of dialects and character voices
  • Familiar with reads in French, German, Italian, Spanish and with resources for additional foreign language coaching
  • Member of The Screen Actors Guild

Education

  • John Robert Powers, Rockville Maryland (2003-2004)
    Completed Acting for TV I & II and registered for a TBA additional session
  • Millikin University, Decatur Illinois (1970-1974)
    Received Bachelors of Music in Education (Voice Principle)
  • Masters + 60 (Doctoral hours equivalency) Various Universities
    Montgomery County Public Schools In-Service Graduate Program (Completed in 2001)
  • Continuing Vocal Studies with Marilyn Cotlow, Falls Church Virginia

Skills, Honors & Avocations

  • 30+ years of Performing Arts Education experience (Pre-School through Junior College). Many life experiences have enabled "creative" eyes and ears and to be a "quick study" for a variety of character roles, including foreign accents.
  • Winner of Honorable Mention awards in Singing and Cold Read script competitions at the International Model & Talent Association Contest, Los Angeles, CA - January 2005
  • Solo and ensemble singing including operatic, classical, Broadway show tunes, classic / easy listening, pop, patriotic, religious styles and genres.
  • International Model & Talent Association Contestant (via John Robert Powers, Los Angeles California) in January 2005 with Honorable Mention awards in Singing and Cold Read script competitions.
  • Brother in Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia (Beta Theta Chapter) Professional Music Fraternity
  • Listed in several "Who's Who" professional directories
  • Narrator for over 12 years with Tourmobile, a Washington, DC sightseeing company. Familiar with New York City and international travel


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