videos – Erika Diane

The Tempest

Unfortunately, I already knew I wasn’t going to be able to participate in the production: I had already arranged to go study with the Moscow Art Theater School in Russia this past January, when performances were to take place. However, Director Colleen Stovall graciously made other plans for me. While I wouldn’t be available for production, she still chose toContinue reading “The Tempest”

Contortionism

Erika performs hand balancing and contortion, presenting her upscale and theatrical act for Weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Fashion Events, tree lighting ceremonies, club gigs, corporate events and fund raising events. She owns a variety of costumes to match many event themes. For booking inquiries, please contact powerfulhuntress@gmail.com

Erika’s Contortion Demo

Erika was a competitive gymnast for 6 years; when she retired, she traded gym practices for theater rehearsals and was often cast in roles that required her to perform acrobatic skills on stage. She’s always possessed a flexible back and maintained the ability to hold a steady handstand, even with many years away from theContinue reading “Erika’s Contortion Demo”

Erika’s Hula Hoops Demo

Erika performs a hula hoop act where she manipulates hula hoops one, two, three and twenty at a time; first, she maneuvers an undulating hoop from her hand, to her foot, above her head and, of course, around her waist. She typically performs this act in tandem with contortion.

Erika’s Aerial Demo

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.