Lola Michaelson
123 Castle St, Boston, MA 01234
(123) 456-7890 • (321) 098-7654 • michaelsonl@aol.com
Talented, accomplished, and versatile actress with extensive background in theatre, modeling, and dance choreography.Proven ability to capture and effectively portray a character consistently. Able to work well in interdisciplinary team environments, coordinating with actors, dancers, directors, and other production cast members. Adept at implementing appropriate choreography and encouraging dancers in accurate portrayal.
Theatre
Broadway, New York, NY 2008 – Current
Actress
- Played Arista in The Little Mermaid and Maria in West Side Story.
- Performed multiple choreographed dances which required skill and fitness.
- Required developed vocal talents and endurance.
Vegas Sun Theatre, Las Vegas, NV 1998 – 2003
Actress/Choreographer
- Played leading roles of Viola in Twelfth Night, Portia in Merchant of Venice, and Frenchy in Grease.
- Choreographed over 30 dances for 15 different productions requiring personalizing for each dance.
- Analyzed personal techniques and talents to tailor choreography to lead actors.
Commercials
Campbell’s Soup, Camden, NJ 2004
Mother
- Appealed to consumers by portraying a realistic situation while promoting a product.
Colgate Co., New York, NY 2004
Model
Herbal Essence, New York, NY 2005
Model
- Appealed to consumers by portraying a realistic situation while promoting a product.
Maybelline, Clark, NJ 2005
Model
- Appealed to consumers by portraying a realistic situation while promoting a product.
Film
Under the Sun, Independent Films, AZ 2006
Actress, Sister
- Appealed to consumers by portraying a realistic situation while promoting a product.
Transformers, DreamWorks, CA 2007
Actress, Extra
- Appealed to consumers by portraying a realistic situation while promoting a product.
Enchanted, Walt Disney, NY 2007
Extra, Assistant Choreographer
- Appealed to consumers by portraying a realistic situation while promoting a product.
Education & Training
Julliard School for Performing Arts, New York, NY
Graduated early with Honors in Acting & Dance Performance, 1996
American Academy of Dramatic Arts, New York, NY
AS in Acting, 1998
Manhattan Dance Company, New York, NY (1990-1998)
