Gemma Musser
Freeport,IL
Summary
Energetic youth actress with a passion for entertaining, offering a combined 10+ years of training, education and hands-on experience in dance, singing, and theater arts.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Actor
Winneshiek Playhouse
10.2023 - 12.2023
- A Charlie Brown Christmas
- Role Played: Violet
- Studied scripts and rehearsed role.
- Worked with directors and other actors to develop blocking.
- Portrayed a wide range of emotions using body movements, facial expressions and gestures.
- Understudy for multiple other roles in case of emergency.
- In charge of making sure the correct set pieces were on/off stage in a timely manner during the production.
Youth Actor
Highland Community College - IL
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Matilda the Musical
- HCC Summerset Theatre 48, Ferguson Fine Arts Center
- Role Played: Matilda
- Studied scripts and rehearsed role
- Worked with directors and other actors to interpret lines and develop blocking and choreography.
- Portrayed a wide range of emotions using body movements, facial expressions and gestures.
- Heavy singing and dancing role.
Competitive Dancer
2023 Dance Company
07.2017 - 07.2023
- Experience in ballet, jazz, lyrical contemporary, and hip-hop dance styles.
- Competed in large group dance, small group dances, trios, and solos.
- Increased audience engagement by incorporating storytelling elements and entertainment value into dance routines.
- Strengthened team dynamics through regular communication, promoting a positive learning environment, and constructive feedback sessions.
- Cultivated strong relationships with fellow dancers, fostering a supportive atmosphere that encouraged individual growth and development.
- Very successful competitive dance career, winning numerous regional and national titles in all styles of dance.
- Attended regular dance conventions which allowed the opportunity to learn from, work with, and assist several famous choreographers.
Youth Actor
Winneshiek Playhouse
08.2022 - 08.2022
- When I Shriek! Monsters Theatre
- Two week long summer children's theatre program.
- Role played: Zombie
- Portrayed a wide range of emotions using body movements, facial expressions and gestures.
- Collaborated with the director and a ensemble of other youth actors on this locally written comedic performance.
Education
8th Grade -
Pearl City Junior High
Pearl City, ILSkills
- Hair color: Dish water blonde with hi-lites
- Height: 4'11"
- Voice: Soprano
- Takes direction graciously
- Top notch memorization skills
- Dependable
- Empathetic
- Easy to get along with
- Eager to please
- Professional demeanor
- Can-do attitude
- Artistic/Creative
Extracurriculars & Hobbies
- Softball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Doing hair & make-up
- 4-H
- Girl Scouts
Timeline
Youth Actor
Winneshiek Playhouse
10.2023 - 12.2023
Youth Actor
Highland Community College - IL
04.2023 - 07.2023
Youth Actor
Winneshiek Playhouse
08.2022 - 08.2022
Competitive Dancer
2023 Dance Company
07.2017 - 07.2023
8th Grade -
Pearl City Junior High