Nessa Amherst
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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Italian Elementary proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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German Elementary proficiency
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Sign Languages Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Experience
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Theatre
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Entertainment
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700 & Above Employee
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Actress
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Mar 2016 - Present
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Imagination Stage, Inc.
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Patron Services Associate
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Sep 2021 - Present
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Round House Theatre
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant House Manager
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Feb 2020 - Present
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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
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United States
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Performing Arts
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500 - 600 Employee
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Actress
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Mar 2023 - Apr 2023
VSA Playwrights Discovery Project VSA Playwrights Discovery Project
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Rorschach Theatre
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Actress
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Jul 2022 - Jul 2022
*Chemical Exile: Synthesis *Understudy for Elizabeth *Directed by Randy Baker *Chemical Exile: Synthesis *Understudy for Elizabeth *Directed by Randy Baker
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Actor’s Center
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Actress
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Jul 2022 - Jul 2022
*Staged reading *Ritter *Chaotic Neutral by Stephanie Kline *Staged reading *Ritter *Chaotic Neutral by Stephanie Kline
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National Queer Theater
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Actress
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Jun 2022 - Jun 2022
*The Survival by Achiro P. Olwoch *Grandmother *Directed by Jacob Barsi *Full production in Criminal Queerness Festival *Performed at the David Rubenstein Atrium at the Lincoln Center *The Survival by Achiro P. Olwoch *Grandmother *Directed by Jacob Barsi *Full production in Criminal Queerness Festival *Performed at the David Rubenstein Atrium at the Lincoln Center
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Endangered Species Theatre Project
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Frederick, Maryland, United States
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Actress
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Apr 2022 - Apr 2022
*Forgotten Play Series: Forgotten Women Playwrights *Alice in Her by Eulalie Spence *”Sonnet” by Alice Moor Dunbar-Nelson *Directed by Ray Hatch *Forgotten Play Series: Forgotten Women Playwrights *Alice in Her by Eulalie Spence *”Sonnet” by Alice Moor Dunbar-Nelson *Directed by Ray Hatch
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The Quarantine Queens
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Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
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Actor
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Jan 2022 - Mar 2022
Roles: Gardiner, secretary to the King, later Bishop of Winchester; Griffith, attendant on Katherine; Earl of Surrey, Buckingham’s son-in-law; Bishop of Lincoln Roles: Gardiner, secretary to the King, later Bishop of Winchester; Griffith, attendant on Katherine; Earl of Surrey, Buckingham’s son-in-law; Bishop of Lincoln
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PlayZoomers
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Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
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Actress
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Jan 2022 - Feb 2022
*Lil in Interventions *Directed by Bari Biern Sedar *Written by Greg Lam *Lil in Interventions *Directed by Bari Biern Sedar *Written by Greg Lam
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Theatre CBT & Globe Openstage
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Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
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Actress (Benjamin)
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Aug 2021 - Oct 2021
District Merchants by Aaron Posner *Virtual theatre *Streamed online on Broadway on Demand on 9 October 2021 District Merchants by Aaron Posner *Virtual theatre *Streamed online on Broadway on Demand on 9 October 2021
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Mind The Gap Theatre
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United States
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Entertainment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Actress (Housebound)
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Aug 2021 - Sep 2021
Virtual performances of original monologues by writers from across the U.S. & the U.K. *Egypt by Jennifer O'Grady *Coffee & Cocoa by Allie Costa Virtual performances of original monologues by writers from across the U.S. & the U.K. *Egypt by Jennifer O'Grady *Coffee & Cocoa by Allie Costa
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The AngelWing Project
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Glen Burnie, Maryland, United States
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Actress (Vivian)
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Jul 2021 - Jul 2021
Clay's Place: Inside My Blue Mind by Angela Wilson *Staged reading performed at the Chesapeake Arts Center in Brooklyn Park, MD Clay's Place: Inside My Blue Mind by Angela Wilson *Staged reading performed at the Chesapeake Arts Center in Brooklyn Park, MD
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Barefoot Shakespeare Company
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United States
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Performing Arts
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Actress (Decius Brutus)
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Jun 2021 - Jul 2021
Virtual performance of Julia Caesar adapted from Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare and directed by Regina Renée Russell *Streamed online on Zoom 16-18 & 23-25 July 2021 Virtual performance of Julia Caesar adapted from Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare and directed by Regina Renée Russell *Streamed online on Zoom 16-18 & 23-25 July 2021
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Transformation Theatre, Inc.
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United States
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Performing Arts
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Actress (Celia)
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Apr 2021 - May 2021
Virtual reading of original play, Runtime Error, by Elana Gartner *Streamed online on 11 May 2021 *Performed under AEA Guest Contract Virtual reading of original play, Runtime Error, by Elana Gartner *Streamed online on 11 May 2021 *Performed under AEA Guest Contract
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Letter of Marque Theater Co.
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Actress (2)
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Mar 2021 - Mar 2021
Ensemble Playwrights Lab Virtual reading of script in progress, These Violent Delights, by Mary Glen Frederick *Virtual presentation on 12 March 2021 Ensemble Playwrights Lab Virtual reading of script in progress, These Violent Delights, by Mary Glen Frederick *Virtual presentation on 12 March 2021
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PlayZoomers
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Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
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Actress (Mamie)
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Feb 2021 - Feb 2021
Virtual performance of Lotto & Raffles & Sweepstakes, Oh My! by Zan Hall *Streamed online on Zoom on 19 February 2021 Virtual performance of Lotto & Raffles & Sweepstakes, Oh My! by Zan Hall *Streamed online on Zoom on 19 February 2021
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Sweet Tea Shakespeare
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Actress (Usher/Captain 3)
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Feb 2021 - Feb 2021
Virtual theatre performance of The Unnatural Combat by Philip Massinger *Streamed online on 27 February 2021 Virtual theatre performance of The Unnatural Combat by Philip Massinger *Streamed online on 27 February 2021
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Silver Spring Stage
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Silver Spring, MD
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Actress (Puppet Seller)
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Oct 2019 - Dec 2019
Tiny Tim's Christmas Carol by Ken Ludwig & Jack Ludwig *Puppet Seller *Annual Christmas/holiday show at Silver Spring Stage *Directed by Jim Robertson Tiny Tim's Christmas Carol by Ken Ludwig & Jack Ludwig *Puppet Seller *Annual Christmas/holiday show at Silver Spring Stage *Directed by Jim Robertson
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Heurich House Museum
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Visitor Services Assistant
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Oct 2018 - Oct 2019
*Assists in setting up and breaking down events held at the museum*Answer queries in regards to policies surrounding the museum, as well as questions having to do with the event itself*Describe the history behind the Heurich House, including the namesake and construction of the house and brewery in Washington, DC
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Events Assistant
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Oct 2018 - Oct 2019
*Assists in setting up and breaking down events held at the museum*Answer queries in regards to policies surrounding the museum, as well as questions having to do with the event itself*Describe the history behind the Heurich House, including the namesake and construction of the house and brewery in Washington, DC
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Silver Spring Stage
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Silver Spring, MD
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Actress (Gate Agent)
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Jul 2019 - Aug 2019
*One-Act play, Yalu River, by Nan Gatewood Satter *Performs at One-Act Festival at Silver Spring Stage *Directed by Katie Gallagher *One-Act play, Yalu River, by Nan Gatewood Satter *Performs at One-Act Festival at Silver Spring Stage *Directed by Katie Gallagher
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The Knighthood Players
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Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Actress (Susan)
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May 2019 - Jul 2019
The Knights of Salisbury *Susan, Mike's mother *Performed at the 2019 Capital Fringe Festival *Directed by Ilyana Rose-Davila & Tim Caron The Knights of Salisbury *Susan, Mike's mother *Performed at the 2019 Capital Fringe Festival *Directed by Ilyana Rose-Davila & Tim Caron
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The Catholic University of America
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Actress (Sarah)
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Apr 2019 - May 2019
*Sarah, a graduate student and friend to the main characters *Featured in short film festival at Catholic University of America *Directed by Michelle Minjarez & Katie Wethli *Sarah, a graduate student and friend to the main characters *Featured in short film festival at Catholic University of America *Directed by Michelle Minjarez & Katie Wethli
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LoNotes Music
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Alexandria, VA
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Actress (Lou)
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Mar 2019 - May 2019
*Lou Schmielewski, Hanover Bank President *Stage Reading of Ponzi, with music and dialogue written by Lois Cecsarini *Directed by Bridget Grace Sheaff *Lou Schmielewski, Hanover Bank President *Stage Reading of Ponzi, with music and dialogue written by Lois Cecsarini *Directed by Bridget Grace Sheaff
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LaTiDo DC
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Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Soloist
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Dec 2018 - Dec 2018
*Featured soloist for "I Love/I Hate the Holidays" show in Washington, DC *Performed "Christmastime Is Here" by Vince Guraldi *Directed by DonMike Mendoza & Regie Cabico *Featured soloist for "I Love/I Hate the Holidays" show in Washington, DC *Performed "Christmastime Is Here" by Vince Guraldi *Directed by DonMike Mendoza & Regie Cabico
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Rockville Musical Theatre
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Rockville, MD
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Actress (Ensemble)
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Jul 2018 - Nov 2018
*Ensemble member in Brigadoon *Performed as an alto in ensemble choral parts, and danced in Act I finale *Directed by Laura Andruski *Ensemble member in Brigadoon *Performed as an alto in ensemble choral parts, and danced in Act I finale *Directed by Laura Andruski
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Washington National Cathedral
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Religious Institutions
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100 - 200 Employee
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Welcome Associate
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Sep 2017 - Oct 2018
*Greeted guests with positive energy *Ensured monetary transactions are accurate and quick *Educated guests on ticket pricing and events at Cathedral *Practiced above and beyond customer service *Worked in a team environment to expedite customer requests *Multi-tasked phone calls and in person transactions *Experienced with Theater Manager point of sales software *Communicated effectively with diverse groups of people *Greeted guests with positive energy *Ensured monetary transactions are accurate and quick *Educated guests on ticket pricing and events at Cathedral *Practiced above and beyond customer service *Worked in a team environment to expedite customer requests *Multi-tasked phone calls and in person transactions *Experienced with Theater Manager point of sales software *Communicated effectively with diverse groups of people
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Silver Spring Stage
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Silver Spring, MD
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Actress (Io)
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Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
*Io, a woman transformed into a cow by Zeus, due to refusing his advances, in the one act play entitled Members Only *Performed at the annual One Act Play Festival at Silver Spring Stage *Written by D.L. Siegel *Directed by Jennifer Dorsey *Io, a woman transformed into a cow by Zeus, due to refusing his advances, in the one act play entitled Members Only *Performed at the annual One Act Play Festival at Silver Spring Stage *Written by D.L. Siegel *Directed by Jennifer Dorsey
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Ink Stain Productions
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Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Actress (Dodger)
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Apr 2018 - Jul 2018
*Dodger/The Artful Dodger/Jack the Artful Dodger *Updated version of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens *Non-binary version of the renowned character *Web series shown on YouTube *Directed and created by Lacey Shaw *Dodger/The Artful Dodger/Jack the Artful Dodger *Updated version of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens *Non-binary version of the renowned character *Web series shown on YouTube *Directed and created by Lacey Shaw
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Rockville Little Theatre
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United States
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Performing Arts
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Actress (Sob Sister/Clerk/Board Member #2)
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Jan 2018 - May 2018
*Sob Sister/Clerk/Board Member #2 in Radium Girls *Performed at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre in Rockville, MD *Directed by Tristan Poje *Sob Sister/Clerk/Board Member #2 in Radium Girls *Performed at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre in Rockville, MD *Directed by Tristan Poje
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GROWN The Web Series
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United States
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Movies, Videos, and Sound
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Actress (Shonda)
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Feb 2018 - Feb 2018
*Shonda, head of HR at business where Simone Bells, one of the lead characters, works *Featured scene deleted due to story conflicts (available upon request) *Created and directed by Charlotte Steiner *Shonda, head of HR at business where Simone Bells, one of the lead characters, works *Featured scene deleted due to story conflicts (available upon request) *Created and directed by Charlotte Steiner
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Levine Music
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Music
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1 - 100 Employee
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Actress (Harlem Woman [Swing])
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Sep 2017 - Dec 2017
*Harlem Woman/Swing (also performed tracks as cabaret dancer in Crime of the Century, band performer in Atlantic City, and film extra in Buffalo Nickel Photoplay, Inc.) *Organization within Levine Music is theBridge at Levine *Performances held at Arena Stage in Washington, DC *Directed by Kevin Kuchar *Harlem Woman/Swing (also performed tracks as cabaret dancer in Crime of the Century, band performer in Atlantic City, and film extra in Buffalo Nickel Photoplay, Inc.) *Organization within Levine Music is theBridge at Levine *Performances held at Arena Stage in Washington, DC *Directed by Kevin Kuchar
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Looking for new job opportunities
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Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Customer Service/Office Administration/Theatre
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Sep 2015 - Sep 2017
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Michon Boston Group
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Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Actress (Betty Moss)
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Jul 2017 - Aug 2017
*Betty Moss, friend of Ida B. Wells and husband to Thomas Moss *Performed abridged version of the script at the Hill Center in Washington, DC *Directed by Michi Jones *Betty Moss, friend of Ida B. Wells and husband to Thomas Moss *Performed abridged version of the script at the Hill Center in Washington, DC *Directed by Michi Jones
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Silver Spring Stage
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Silver Spring, MD
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Actress (Assistant A)
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May 2017 - Aug 2017
*Assistant A in original one act play, A Womb with A View *Performed as part of the annual One Act Festival at Silver Spring Stage *Won awards for Best Ensemble, Best Director, and second runner up for Best Play *Written by Rich Orloff *Directed by Leigh K. Rawls *Credited as Lanita Wright *Assistant A in original one act play, A Womb with A View *Performed as part of the annual One Act Festival at Silver Spring Stage *Won awards for Best Ensemble, Best Director, and second runner up for Best Play *Written by Rich Orloff *Directed by Leigh K. Rawls *Credited as Lanita Wright
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LaTiDo DC
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Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Soloist
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Mar 2017 - Mar 2017
*Featured soloist for Golden Age & Classic Musicals Night *Performed "Getting to Know You" from The King & I *Directed by DonMike Mendoza & Regie Cabico *Featured soloist for Golden Age & Classic Musicals Night *Performed "Getting to Know You" from The King & I *Directed by DonMike Mendoza & Regie Cabico
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British Players
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Kensington, MD
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Soloist/Ensemble
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Apr 2016 - Jun 2016
*Featured soloist and ensemble member for production of Music Hall *Sang "In the Wee Hours of the Morning" as a soloist *Performed songs from eighteenth to twentieth century England *Credited as Lanita Wright *Directed by Charles Hoag *Featured soloist and ensemble member for production of Music Hall *Sang "In the Wee Hours of the Morning" as a soloist *Performed songs from eighteenth to twentieth century England *Credited as Lanita Wright *Directed by Charles Hoag
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Old Navy
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Sellebrity
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Nov 2014 - Mar 2015
*Uphold knowledge of current sales and promotions, as well as policies regarding payment, exchanges and security practices *Operate the registers and handled all aspects of cash management in a proper fashion *Representing the store in a professional and positive manner *Giving information to customers about the products and in store credit card *Responding quickly and resourcefully to customer request or concerns *Uphold knowledge of current sales and promotions, as well as policies regarding payment, exchanges and security practices *Operate the registers and handled all aspects of cash management in a proper fashion *Representing the store in a professional and positive manner *Giving information to customers about the products and in store credit card *Responding quickly and resourcefully to customer request or concerns
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Lord + Taylor
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Associate
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Nov 2013 - May 2014
*Maintained thorough knowledge of store merchandise, and responsible for selling in store credit cards*Processed customer payments through proper cash management techniques*Built customer base through friendly, attentive service*Answered questions and resolved customer’s complaints and problems
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Sales Associate
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Oct 2012 - Nov 2013
*Successfully sold designer clothes and accessories to customers on a daily basis*Operated cash register as and when necessary*Worked with vendors as to availability, buy-backs, pricing, and special orders*Effectively handled customer’s complaints and resolved problems*Demonstrated the pros of opening an in store credit card, offering 15% off their purchase*Participated in physical accessory inventory counts
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Wheatstone Bistro - University of Missouri
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Columbia, Missouri Area
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Cashier/Assistant Chef
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Sep 2008 - Dec 2011
*Received and processed payments by cash, credit card, and automatic debit *Assisted cooks in food preparation - prepared dishes as per their instructions *Cleaned equipment used for preparing food ingredients *Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage and increase shelf life *Received and processed payments by cash, credit card, and automatic debit *Assisted cooks in food preparation - prepared dishes as per their instructions *Cleaned equipment used for preparing food ingredients *Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage and increase shelf life
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University of Missouri-Columbia
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Actress
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Oct 2011 - Oct 2011
*Bub, one of Satan's minions in the original 10-minute play, Everything Burns in Hell*Part of the theatre department's 24-Hour Play Festival*Directed by Elizabeth Trovall
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Actress
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Sep 2011 - Oct 2011
*Performed as part of the class performance of Giving Voice for the annual play series*Recited Rudyard Kipling's "The Leopard Who Got Spots," Brigit Pegeen Kelly's "Song," and an original monologue detailing my abusive relationship within my family*Directed by Teresa Stankiewicz
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Education
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University of Missouri-Columbia
Bachelor of General Studies, Theatre, Music Performance, Media Studies -
University of Missouri-Columbia
Bachelor of General Studies, Theatre, Music Performance, Media Studies