Margaret Cross

AEA, MAC

www.margaretcross.net     e-mail: targemq8@aol.com     phone: (212)  721-3338

Height: 5’7” Eyes: Green/Hazel  Hair: Brown, very long  Vocal Range: D below mid C to High B

Bachelor of Arts in Music - Voice Principal, Florida State University, 2001

 

CABARET AND JAZZ

I've Got To Be There!      Michael Dale, Director     2005-2006 Roses' Turn, The Encore

A Little Too Unique...                 2004 Laurie Beechman Theatre, Dillons' Café

Primary vocalist, Mona’s Traditional Jazz Jam, former jazz vocalist at High Chai Tea Room

 

THEATRE EXPERIENCE

A Flanders and Swann…  Herself                                               Upcoming, York Theatre Reading

Polly Princess and..          Polly                                                      Tuckaberry Productions, Brooklyn
Most Happy Fella             Postman                                               Gallery Players, Brooklyn
Annie Get Your Gun        Ensemble                                             Carousel Dinner Theatre, Ohio
Harriet Tubman                 Sarah Bradford (Narrator)              SAIL Productions, Nat’l tour
Sleeping Beauty                 Bellonia                                                SAIL Productions, Nat’l tour
Beauty and the Beast        Jeanne                                                   SAIL Productions, Nat’l tour
My Fair Lady                      Eliza Doolittle                                    Henegar Center for the Arts, FL
West Side Story                  Maria                                                    Brevard Summer Fine Arts, FL
The Heidi Chronicles       Fran, Molly, Betsy, April                 Florida State University
Man of La Mancha           Antonia                                                Phoenix Production Co., FL
Cabaret                             Lola                                          Phoenix Production Co., FL
Brigadoon                        Meg Brockie                                            Brevard Summer Fine Arts, FL
The Magic Flute                 First Spirit                                            Brevard Community College, FL
Medea: The Musical         Medea                                                   Satellite HS, FL

FILM & TV

“Improv Everywhere Vol. II”      Agent Cross           Charlie Todd, DVD

“So, You’ve Decided”                      Angela                  Stowe Richards, FSU Film School
”F-II”                                                     Her                         Ben Edwards, FSU Film School
”Batwoman Vs. ...”                           Batwoman           Ben Edwards, FSU Film School

"Geisters Vol. 4" (V/O)                    Various                 CRASH Media DVD

TRAINING
Voice:  Furong Gardener, Floridana Beach, Florida (3 years)
            Dr. Alissa Walters, Florida State University (1 year)
            Professor David Wingate, Florida State University (2 years)
Piano: 6 years  Dance: Tap: 7 years Ballet: 9 years Jazz: 8 years
Some training in ballroom styles and African dance
Acting: with Peter Jensen at the T. Schreiber Studio
Improv: Upright Citizens’ Brigade with Owen Burke, Musical Improv with Eliza Skinner

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Member of “Cross Sisters”, professional cabaret duo from 1986-1997
Numerous county, state, and regional awards in voice and acting. Professional church soloist. Various benefit performances as vocalize and host.

SPECIAL SKILLS
Standard British, Cockney, Irish, German, and Scottish dialects. Experience singing in Spanish, French, Italian, and German. Gospel, jazz, classical (operatic and oratorio) and rock singing styles. Extensive jazz and theatre repertoire. Knowledge of music and theatre history. Valid N.Y. State drivers license. Freelance writing (journalism and criticism). Quick Study, Comedy skills.  Emcee/hosting experience. Ukulele.