Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Semaja Murphy

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

A Dynamic and flexible theatre professional with a strong background in vocal performance (Vocal range Ab3-Ab5), acting, and technical production. Proven track record of producing new and entertaining shows that engage audiences. Experienced in working with designers, stage management, authors, and actors to bring stories to life on stage. Continuously seeking possibilities to use the enthusiasm for theatre to new productions and contribute to the industry's progress.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Student/Actor

Temple University
08.2021 - 05.2025
  • Juicy: Ben Vegas short stuff as Ally Fall 2021
  • Intimate Apparel as Ester Fall 2021
  • Jane: abortion and the Underground play as Mickey Fall 2022
  • Exit Strategy Swing for Sadie Spring 2023
  • Poetry as Performance Spring 2024
  • BYFY Presents MUSES Spring 2024
  • Nee Danse/Theatre Presents: An Unfinished Herstory Spring 2024
  • IF PRETTY HURTS UGLY MUST BE A MUHFUCKA as Adama Fall 2024

Student/Actor

High School For Creative & Performing Arts
08.2017 - 06.2021
  • The little Mermaid Ensemble Spring 2018
  • The Talented Tenth as Tanya Spring 2018
  • The clean green machine as Bob #1 Summer 2

(Preformed at Yes and! Collaborative arts)

  • Almost, Maine as Rhonda Spring 2019
  • Into the woods Fall Ensemble 2019
  • Seussical as The sour Kangaroo Fall 2020
  • Macbeth as Lady Macbeth Fall 2020
  • Theatre of the Oppressed Ensemble Fall 2020

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Acting Concentration

Temple University
Philadelphia, United States
05.2025

High School Diploma -

High School For Creative & Performing Arts
Philadelphia, United States
06.2021

Skills

  • Singer: Mezzo Soprano
  • Works well under pressure
  • Accepts direction and coaching graciously
  • Memorization skills
  • Storytelling: Ability to craft compelling and engaging narratives that captivate audiences
  • Creativity: Ability to think outside the box and develop unique and innovative solutions to production challenges
  • Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with others, including actors, directors, designers, and production teams
  • Ability to portray characters convincingly and with emotional depth
  • Improvisation: Ability to think quickly on demand

Timeline

Student/Actor

Temple University
08.2021 - 05.2025

Student/Actor

High School For Creative & Performing Arts
08.2017 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Acting Concentration

Temple University

High School Diploma -

High School For Creative & Performing Arts
Semaja Murphy