MARIA SIMEONE

Dancer/Singer/Actor

5'8"/125 lbs
Hair: Dark Brown
Eyes: Army Green
Voice Type: Mezzo Soprano
Email: maria.simeone74@gmail.com

THEATER EXPERIENCE

Grease                              Cha-Cha De Gregorio                            Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts
We Will Rock You            Madonna/Dance Captain (D.C.)            Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts
Guys and Dolls                Hot-box Girl/Havana Dancer                 University of Tampa
Hairspray                          Teen Council Swing                                Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts
Elephant and Piggie       Squirrelle                                                 Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts
Beauty and the Beast     Silly Girl/Enchantress                              Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts

DANCE EXPERIENCE

Peter Gennaro Project           Dancer                                           Liza Gennaro & Jason Wise
Little Mermaid                        Asst. Choreographer                    Smithtown Center for Performing Arts
Summer Session                     Dancer                                          Broadway Dance Center
Broadway Bound                    Dancer                                          Elizabeth Parkinson & Scott Wise
Dance Happening(s)              Dancer                                          University of Tampa

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Theory of Relativity                             Stage Manager/D.C.                University of Tampa
Stardust                                               Stage Manager/D.C.                University of Tampa
Curious George                                  Stage Manager                         University of Tampa
Pirates of Penzance                            Asst. Stage Manager/D.C.       University of Tampa
Women of Manhattan                        Asst. Stage Manager                University of Tampa
Blood Guilt: Orestes on Trial             Asst. Stage Manager                University of Tampa
Spot Operator                                                                                       Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts
New York Pop’s Celebration              Singer                                       Carnegie Hall, Camp Broadway

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

University of Tampa:              BFA Musical Theater
Voice:                                      Constantine Pappas, Amanda Flynn, John Tedeschi, Courtney Elvira
Acting:                                     Paul Finocchario, Michael Staczar
Dance:                                     Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Hip-Hop, Tap, Contemporary
Workshops:                             Craig Holzberg, Lucille Dicampli, Laura Benanti, Sierra Boggess, Richard Hinds
Awards:                                   Member of Sigma Alpha Iota, Sweetheart of Phi Mu Alpha

SPECIAL SKILLS

Drive (automatic)                                                                    New York State License
Piano                                                                                        Intermediate Level
Photography                                                                           No Class Training