theatre – Erika Diane

Theater Classes

Erika teaches group and private theater lessons to students ages 7 & up. For younger students, she focuses on theater games that encourage the maintenance and development of natural creativity, exercises to encourage that creativity’s expression, and skills for personal presentation. Depending on the student, this can range from preparing for audition opportunities to overcomingContinue reading “Theater Classes”

A Midsummer Night’s Dream 2012

In February of 2012, Erika portrayed Hermia in Midsummer Night’s Dream with Shakespeare Miami. Run by Colleen Stovall, the company promotes literacy and appreciation of the arts through free performances of the work of William Shakespeare and promotes tourism in Miami-dade County as a destination spot for arts and entertainment. Out, dog! out, cur! thouContinue reading “A Midsummer Night’s Dream 2012”

Musicals

Erika majored in Musical Theater at New World School of the Arts in Miami, FL. She has also appeared a variety of musicals in other venues. She is typically cast in roles requiring a strong dancer, but she’s also a fairly accomplished soprano and holds a BFA in Acting. Most recently she was seen asContinue reading “Musicals”

The Producers

Erika portrayed “Ulla” and choreographed a couple numbers for Miami Acting Company’s performance of “The Producers,” directed by Debra Ginsberg. Performances took place in Key Largo, FL.

Paint! at Actor’s Playhouse

Erika started teaching preschool classes at Actor’s Playhouse on Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL in 2008. While she was there she was given the amazing chance to perform Robin Seidman and Spencer G. Stephens’ original musical Paint! all about Marc Chagall’s background and how he became an internationally important artist. An acclaimed artist and impressionist,Continue reading “Paint! at Actor’s Playhouse”

A Chorus Line

After graduation Erika auditioned for a company called Miami Acting Company. Her first starring role in a musical was as “Cassie” in A Chorus Line.

Foodplay

Erika toured with the educational tour Foodplay. With 10-15 shows a week for 4 months, Erika spent a lot of time in a van driving city to city in New England with her co-stars-turned-best-friends. Erika starred as “Janey Junkfood,” an aspiring juggler who, along with the elementary aged audience, goes on a journey to learnContinue reading “Foodplay”

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.

New World School of the Arts

Erika attended New World School of the Arts performing arts high school in Miami, FL. She started out as a Dance Major but transferred into the Musical Theater program by her sophomore year. Junior and Senior year she was a part of the traveling musical troupe The New World Connection. She graduated as a memberContinue reading “New World School of the Arts”

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.