Performances – Page 3

Southern Methodist University

Erika double majored at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. She walked away after 4 years with both a BFA in Theater (specialization in Acting) and a BA in English (focusing on Middle English and Renaissance literature). Her BFA consisted of Theater Practicums in Lighting & Lighting Design, Scenery & Set Design, Costuming & CostumeContinue reading “Southern Methodist University”

Anything Goes

Erika earned her BFA in Acting at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. Pictured above is a production of Anything Goes in which Erika played Luke and Ensemble.

New World Connection

Erika attended New World School of the Arts high school in Miami, FL. She performed with the legendary “New World Connection.”

Barnum the Musical

Erika attended New World School of the Arts for high school. Senior year she was in Barnum the Musical, directed by the well renown Ron Headrick.

French Woods Festival

While in high school Erika attended French Woods Festival in Hancock, NY. During a 3-week period the camp produces 13-18 full length musicals; Erika portrayed an apostle in Jesus Christ Superstar, performed in their dance showcase, appeared in her first stage illusion magic show and tumbled in their circus show, including performing a back layoutContinue reading “French Woods Festival”

Jesus Christ, Superstar

While in high school Erika attended French Woods Festival in Hancock, NY. During a 3-week period the camp produces 13-18 shows; Erika portrayed an apostle in Jesus Christ, Superstar. She only attended this renowned camp once and, while there were 3 “major” time slots available, she couldn’t decide and somehow managed to juggle 4. Ironically,Continue reading “Jesus Christ, Superstar”

Annie Get Your Gun

When Erika left gymnastics, she attended a magnet arts middle school for theater. While she was there, she played Annie in scenes from Annie Get Your Gun and Snoopy in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. She also played a kidnapped girl in a local ABC special to keep kids safe from abduction.

TV Debut: After School Special

In middle school, I was asked to portray a kidnapped girl in a local ABC special to help keep kids safe from abduction. As 90’s as this is and as awful my acting was, don’t ignore the message: don’t get abducted.

Martha Mahr and Miami Ballet

Erika’s background centers heavily on classical ballet. She started her studies with Martha Mahr School of Ballet when she was 6: classes started right on time and students marched into the room with a polonaise, nobody spoke between exercises and you were expected to work your hardest from the first plies to the final fouettes.Continue reading “Martha Mahr and Miami Ballet”

Mar a Lago

Erika performed with a company at Mar a Lago, Palm Beach, FL for a private New Years Eve party for Donald Trump. They performed a variety of numbers from salsa to ballroom and then enjoyed a fireworks display. Costumes pictured are property of Dancesation Entertainment.