Elise Grace Van Praag
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Highly-energetic, motivated young actress seeking lead role with repertory theater company offering opportunities for creative development. Skilled at memorizing lines quickly, character development, and improvisation. Excels in communication, teamwork, and adaptability. Thrives in collaborative environments, hard-working and driven to always be improving craft.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Actress/Singer -The Peter Pan Project
Young American Conservatory Theater
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Characters: Peter Pan, John Darling, Smee, Starkey, and Slightly.
- Interpreted scripts to bring characters to life onstage.
- Created believable characterizations by using vocal inflections, body language, and facial expressions appropriately across multiple characters.
- Developed characters through research, improvisation, and practice with the director.
- Collaborated with director to find best interpretation for character.
Actress/Singer - Madagascar the Musical
Bay Area Children's Theater
San Francisco, CA
07.2018 - 07.2018
- Performed comedic role of elderly woman, Elisa Gabrielli, as the youngest actor on the stage.
- Learned lines quickly and accurately for performances.
- Collaborated with other actors to create a cohesive musical production.
- Received positive feedback from directors and audiences regarding performances.
Education
Acting/Singing
Young American Conservatory Theater
San Francisco, CA07-2022
Skills
- Memorization techniques
- Stage presence
- Theatrical acting
- Character development
- Accents and dialects
- Audition preparation
- Singing
- Leadership, Team Player
Accomplishments
- San Francisco Arts Education Project - Broadway Bound Scholarship Recipient.
Timeline
Actress/Singer -The Peter Pan Project
Young American Conservatory Theater
01.2025 - 03.2025
Actress/Singer - Madagascar the Musical
Bay Area Children's Theater
07.2018 - 07.2018
Acting/Singing
Young American Conservatory Theater
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