Versatile child actor and stage performer with notable roles in SKS Theater Group's productions, including the Wizard of Oz as Dorothy Gale and The Sound of Music as the Mother Abbess. Excelled in memorization and improvisation, enhancing live performances. Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills and voice projection. A skilled dancer who has earned top honours and awards in the local, regional, and national level dance competitions. Actively pursued professional development, and exhibits skilled proficiency of both movement techniques and makeup application.
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Morgan Elizabeth
PHILADELPHIA,PA
Summary
Overview
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Walnut Street Theatre Summer Workshop
Child-actor
08.2024 - 08.2024
Job overview
- Student Created Performance: "The Walnut Street Circus"
- Role: Acrobat Sunny
- Practiced lines and scenes independently and collaboratively to prepare for performances.
- Developed strong memorization skills for quick mastery of scripts, enabling efficient preparation for auditions and performances.
- Collaborated with directors and fellow actors to develop engaging character portrayals for stage and screen.
- Provided constructive feedback to peers during rehearsal processes, fostering an environment of ongoing improvement within the cast.
- Participated in script readings and offered insights to improve dialogue and character development.
- Contributed ideas for scene improvements, adding depth and realism to narrative.
- Made quick adjustments to characters on stage.
- Used body language, facial expressions and vocal techniques to convey messages.
SKS Theater Group
Child-actor
02.2024 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Spring Musical Production: The Wizard of Oz
- Role: Dorothy Gale
- Practiced lines and scenes independently and collaboratively to prepare for performances.
- Worked closely with the director to create visually striking character looks that complemented overall production design.
- Developed strong memorization skills for quick mastery of scripts, enabling efficient preparation for auditions and performances.
- Participated in table reads and rehearsals, ensuring a thorough understanding of scripts and character motivations.
- Utilized improvisational techniques during live performances when necessary, ensuring seamless continuity on stage or screen.
- Managed time effectively to balance rehearsal schedules, personal preparation, and other commitments.
- Made quick adjustments to characters on stage.
- Collaborated with directors and other cast members to refine performances.
SKS Theater Group
Child-actor
01.2023 - 04.2023
Job overview
- Spring Musical Production: The Sound of Music
- Role: Mother Abbess
- Developed strong memorization skills for quick mastery of scripts, enabling efficient preparation for auditions and performances.
- Participated in table reads and rehearsals, ensuring a thorough understanding of scripts and character motivations.
- Pursued continuous professional development through participation in acting classes and training programs, honing performance abilities.
- Assisted production teams with set construction, prop management, and costume coordination as needed during rehearsals and performances.
- Managed time effectively to balance rehearsal schedules, personal preparation, and other commitments.
- Made quick adjustments to characters on stage.
Education
Dance Kidz Philadelphia, PA
DK from Jazz, HipHop
University Overview
Dance Kidz is a multilevel dance studio covering beginners through competition level dance classes. Morgan has studied and performed with Dance Kidz since 2022, including two years at the completion level.
- Awarded High Scores and Top 5 Recognition at Regionals (Philadelphia, PA) and Nationals (Atlantic City, NJ)
- Named HipHop Improve Champion at That's Entertainment National Competition March 2024
Dance Kidz Philadelphia
WST from Advance Teen Musical Theatre Workshop
12-2024
University Overview
This workshop elevated the skills covered in the Introductory Course. Morgan worked on vocal performance and technique while perfecting their acting, stage movements, and showmanship skills. At the conclusion of the 10 week workshop Morgan will perform scenes from various musicals, including a solo performance of to highlight their skills and talents. Morgan and her cohorts wrote, choreographed, and performed as brief skit at the end of their Summer 2024 Workshop
Walnut Street TheatrePhiladelphia
WST from Intro Teen Musical Workshop
08-2024
University Overview
This introductory class gave Morgan the to opportunity to experience ensemble singing, choreographed stage movements, engaging acting exercises, and opportunity for solo performances to elevate their musical theater skills.
Walnut Street TheatrePhiladelphia, PA
WST from Discovery Division For Beginning Students
08-2024
University Overview
The Discovery Division seeks to enhance communication skills, and spark creativity through engaging theatre games and activities. Morgan worked on improvisation, vocal technique, playwriting, dance/stage movement, and on-camera skills. The experience concluded with a performance of an original musical skit created by Morgan and her Cohorts
Skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Accepts direction and coaching graciously
- Movement techniques
- Makeup application
- Voice projection
- Singer: Mezzo-Alto
- Date of Birth: 26 September 2010
- Height: 5'3"
- Natural Hair Color: Medium Brown w/Red Gold Highlights
- Current Hair Color: Copper
- Eye Color: Grey
Hobbies
Hobbies
Morgan enjoys cooking and experimenting with creating pickled foods, entrees, side dishes, and sauces from scratch. Morgan enjoys attending local theater performances as well as creating brief musical skits with her cousins. Morgan also enjoys crafting of all varieties especially make slime, beaded bracelets, and diamond art.
Timeline
Child-actor
Walnut Street Theatre Summer Workshop
08.2024 - 08.2024
Child-actor
SKS Theater Group
02.2024 - 05.2024
Child-actor
SKS Theater Group
01.2023 - 04.2023
Dance Kidz
DK from Jazz, HipHop
Dance Kidz
WST from Advance Teen Musical Theatre Workshop
Walnut Street Theatre
WST from Intro Teen Musical Workshop
Walnut Street Theatre
WST from Discovery Division For Beginning Students
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