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Ruby Tolnai

Lansing,United States

Summary

Dedicated and award-winning thespian in the state of Indiana. Has worked in all areas in theatre both on and offstage, including directing. An incredibly versatile character actress and adept at memorization as well as punctuality. A team-player and not afraid to contribute and think outside the box.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Student/Actor

Bishop Noll Institute
08.2020 - Current


  • The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee Spring 2021
  • She Kills Monsters as Bugbear Fall 2021
  • Xanadu as Muse Ensemble Spring 2022
  • Monologues from The Rehearsal and The Last Flapper Winter 2023 (Preformed at the Indiana State Thespian Conference and earned 'Good')
  • Wrote the play Until Tomorrow Ends Winter 2023 (Judged at the Indiana State Thespian Conference and earned 'Excellent')
  • Little Shop of Horrors as Bum/Uptown Ensemble Spring 2023
  • Wrote the play The Merman on Deck C Winter 2024 (Judged at the Indiana State Thespian Conference and earned 'Best In Show')
  • Matilda as Featured Ensemble Spring 2024

Student/Crew

Bishop Noll Institute
08.2020 - Current
  • Clue! as an usher Fall 2020
  • Eurydice as Head of House Crew Fall 2022
  • The Play That Goes Wrong as Head of House Crew Fall 2023

Student/Actor

Saint Thomas More Catholic Church
08.2017 - 05.2020
  • School House Rock Live! Jr. as painting crew Fall 2017
  • The Music Man Jr. as Pick-a-Little Lady ensemble Fall 2018
  • Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Jr. as Oompa Loompa ensemble Fall 2019

Shakespeare Slam Contestant

Bishop Noll Institute
08.2021 - 01.2023
  • Competed with Pieces from Hamlet as Queen Gertrude 2022
  • Competed with pieces from Richard The III as Solider/Ghost of Rivers/Lady Anne 2023

Theatre Usher

Towle Theatre
04.2022 - Current
  • Hope and Gravity April 2022
  • The Last Lifeboat August 2022
  • A Fabulous 50s Christmas December 2022
  • Love, Linda February 2023
  • Women In Jeopardy! May 2023
  • Sidekicked September 2023

Haunt Actor

St. John Bosco Church
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • One Weekend as "The Bathtub Girl" 2022
  • Two Weekends as "Carrie" 2023

Education

High School Diploma -

Bishop Noll Institute
Hammond, IN
06.2024

Skills

  • Singer: Alto
  • Accent: Chicago/Great Lakes
  • Accepts direction and coaching graciously
  • Memorization skills
  • Facial Expressions
  • Vocal Projection
  • Character Development
  • Production Support
  • Performance Improvement
  • Can-Do Attitude

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 24 student ushers.
  • Wrote two award winning plays and directed one
  • Played lead role in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
  • Holds two leadership roles as a Board Consultant and Head of House for the Drama Club

Timeline

Haunt Actor

St. John Bosco Church
10.2022 - 10.2023

Theatre Usher

Towle Theatre
04.2022 - Current

Shakespeare Slam Contestant

Bishop Noll Institute
08.2021 - 01.2023

Student/Crew

Bishop Noll Institute
08.2020 - Current

Student/Actor

Bishop Noll Institute
08.2020 - Current

Student/Actor

Saint Thomas More Catholic Church
08.2017 - 05.2020

High School Diploma -

Bishop Noll Institute
Ruby Tolnai