About
Background at a glance
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Voice-over training and experience with MelissaVoice
and Such-A-Voice along with related acting for
television courses at the John Robert Powers School
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Narrator for over 12 years with Tourmobile, a
commercial Washington, DC sightseeing company
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University educated in theatrical production, drama
and music. Professional multi-cultural music and
theatre arts educator for over 30 years
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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
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Familiar with reads in French, German, Italian, Spanish
and with resources for additional foreign language
coaching
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Member of The Screen Actors Guild
Education
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John Robert Powers, Rockville Maryland (2003-2004)
Completed Acting for TV I & II and registered for a TBA additional session
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Millikin University, Decatur Illinois (1970-1974)
Received Bachelors of Music in Education (Voice Principle)
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Masters + 60 (Doctoral hours equivalency) Various Universities
Montgomery County Public Schools In-Service Graduate Program (Completed in 2001)
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Continuing Vocal Studies with Marilyn Cotlow, Falls Church Virginia
Skills, Honors & Avocations
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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.
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Winner of Honorable Mention awards in Singing and Cold Read script
competitions at the International Model & Talent Association Contest,
Los Angeles, CA - January 2005
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Solo and ensemble singing including operatic, classical, Broadway show
tunes, classic / easy listening, pop, patriotic, religious styles and genres.
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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.
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Brother in Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia (Beta Theta Chapter) Professional
Music Fraternity
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Listed in several "Who's Who" professional directories
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Narrator for over 12 years with Tourmobile, a Washington, DC sightseeing
company. Familiar with New York City and international travel