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career history

feature films

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theater

directing

radio

honors

training

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feature films:
Shadow of Doubt - 1998 written by Myra Byanka and Raymond De Felitta	Played Leslie Saxon Directed by Randal Kleiser Largo Entertainment
Return To The Blue Lagoon - 1991 written by Leslie Stevens	Played Sarah Directed by William Graham Columbia Pictures
Lionheart - 1990 written by S.N. Warren	Played Hélène Gaultier Directed by Sheldon Lettich Universal Pictures
Second Thoughts (short)- 1986 by Cindy Myers	Directed by Susan Marcinkus American Film Institute
Ghoulies - 1985 written by Luca Bercovici and Jefery Levy	Played Rebecca Directed by Luca Bercovici Empire Pictures
The House of God - 1984 written by Donald Wrye	Played Dr. Jo Miller Directed by Donald Wyre United Artists Pictures
Swing Shift - 1984 written by Nancy Dowd	Played Violet Directed by Jonathan Demme Warner Bros. Pictures
L'Homme en colére - 1978 written Jean-Claude Carrière and Claude Pinoteau	Played Anne Directed by Claude Pinoteau Cinevideo / Films Ariane
Jennifer - 1978 written by Kay Cousins Johnson and Steve Krantz	Played Jennifer Baylor Directed by Brice Mack Orion Pictures
Julia - 1977 written by Alvin Sargent	Feature Film Debut Played Young Julia Directed by Fred Zinnemann 20th Century Fox Pictures
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television movies:
Sacrifices of the Heart - 2007 (aka Spring Thaw) written by Patti Davis	Played Virginia Doyle Directed by David S. Cass Sr. Hallmark Hall of Fame Movie
Off Season - 2001 written by Glenn Gers	Played Ashley Manson Directed by Bruce Davison Showtime Cable Movie
Color of Justice - 1997 written by Lionel Chetwynd	Played Betty Directed by Jeremy Paul Kagan Showtime Cable Movie
Into The Badlands - 1991 written by Dick Beebe, Marjorie David and Gordon Dawson	Played Sarah Carstairs Directed by Sam Pillsbury USA Cable Movie
Windmills Of The Gods - 1988 written by Sidney Sheldon	Network Mini-Series Directed by Lee Philips
A Bunny's Tale - 1985 written by Deena Goldstone	Played Bunny Lee Directed by Karen Arthur ABC Movie of the Week
The Best Little Girl in the World - 1981 written by David Moessinger	Played Gail Powell Directed by Sam O'Steen ABC Movie of the Week
The Woman's Room - 1980 written by Carol Sobieski	Played Kyla Directed by Glenn Jordan NBC Mini-Series
The Last Convertible - 1979 written Stephen McPherson	Played Rosamond Ardley Directed by Jo Swerling, Jr. ABC Mini-Series
Studs Lonigan - 1979 written by Reginald Rose	Played Lucy Scanlon Directed by James Goldstone CBS Mini-Series
True Grit: A Further Adventure - 1978 written by Sandor Stern	Played Mattie Ross Directed by Richard Heffron ABC Movie of the Week
Perfect Gentlemen - 1978 written by Nora Ephron	Played Annie Cavagnaro Directed by Jackie Cooper ABC Movie of the Week
The Best of Families - 1977	Played Mary Margaret Rafferty Directed by Glenn Jordan PBS Mini-Series
I Want To Keep My Baby - 1976 written by Joanna Lee	Played Miranda Directed by Jerry Thorpe CBS Movie of the Week
The Blue Hotel - 1976 written by Harry Mark Petrakis	Played Younger Daughter Directed by Jan Kadár PBS Movie of the Week
Valley Forge - 1975 play by Maxwell Anderson	*Played Tabis* Directed by Fielder Cook Hallmark Hall of Fame Production for PBS
The Country Girl - 1974 play by Clifford Odets	Television Debut Played Nancy Directed by Paul Bogart Hallmark Hall of Fame Production for CBS
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tv guest appearances:
Strong Medicine LIFETIME	Played Babs Darner in episode "The Hero Hearts"6/19/03
For The People LIFETIME	Played Annika Jacobs in episode "Nasent" 12/15/02 Directed by Carl Weathers
Law and Order: Special Victims Unit NBC	Played Dr. Garrison in episode: "Waste" 11/15/02 Directed by Donna Deitch
The Guardian CBS	Played Carol Ritter in episode: "The Men from the Boys" 10/23/2001 Directed by Peter Leuling
Brooklyn Bridge NBC	Played Bernice 3/25/1992
Murder, She Wrote CBS	Played Allison Franklin in episode: "Terminal Connection" 11/17/1991
In The Heat Of The Night NBC	Played Jeanette Marshall in episode: "Obsession" 10/22/1991
Sons and Daughters ABC	Played Melanie 12/6/1990 Directed by Bill Bixby
Murder, She Wrote CBS	Played Jill Goddard in episode: "Prediction: Murder" 1/1/1989
Cagney & Lacey CBS	Played Frances Gorelik in episode: "Divine Couriers" 2/23/1987 Directed by Sharron Miller
The Equalizer CBS	Played Anne Fitzgerald/Diane Snyder in episode: "Counterfire" 11/19/1986
Hotel ABC	Played Laura Shafer in episode: "Enemies Within" 10/29/1986
Alfred Hitchcock Presents USA Network	Played Ellen in episode: "Night Fever" 10/6/1985
Remington Steele NBC	Played Christy Cordaro in episode: "High Flying Steele" 1/17/1984 Directed by Karen Arther
Kojak CBS	Played Jennifer Campbell in episode: "Lady in the Squad Room" 3/8/1977
Happy Days ABC	Played Michelle in episode: "The Graduation: Part 1" 2/8/1977 Directed by Gary Marshall
James At 15 NBC	Played Paisley Huffton (1977) recurring role
Beacon Hill CBS	Played Kate (1976) recurring role
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theater:
THE MILK TRAIN DOESN'T STOP HERE ANYMORE by Tennessee Williams 2007	The Fountain Theatre Los Angeles, California Played Blackie Directed by Simon Levy
THE GLASS MENAGERIE by Tennessee Williams 2006	The Colony Theatre Burbank, California Played Amanda Wingfield Directed by Jessica Kubzansky
ACCOMPLICE by Rubert Holmes 2005	The Colony Theatre Burbank, California Played Janet/Erica/Lisa Directed by Simon Levy
Daisy in the Dreamtime by Lynne Kaufman 2004	*West Coast Premiere* [Inside] at the Ford Amphitheatre Hollywood, California Played Daisy Bates Directed by Simon Levy
Communicating Doors by Alan Ayckbourn 2002	Los Angeles Premiere Odyssey Theater Los Angeles, California Played Ruella Wells Directed by Barry Philips
Panache 1999-2000	East Coast Premiere Players Theater New York City, New York Played Kathleen Trafalgar Directed by David A. Cox World Premiere Balcony Theater at the Pasadena Playhouse Pasadena, California Directed by David A. Cox
Only A Broken String of Pearls by Willard Sims 1995	World Premiere Theater Geo Los Angeles, California Played Zelda Fitzgerald - one-woman show Directed by Jules Aaron
To Kill A Mockingbird 1994	West Coast Premiere La Mirada Center for the Performing Arts Played Mayella Violet Ewell Directed by Jules Aaron
The Real Inspector Hound by Tom Stoppard 1994	Odyssey Theater Los Angeles, California Directed by Ron Sossi
The Art of Success	West Coast Premiere Odyssey Theater Los Angeles, California Directed by Al Rossi
Breaking the Silence	Berkshire Theater The Berkshires, New York
Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare 1990	La Jolla Playhouse La Jolla, California Played Olivia Directed by Des McAnuff
Love Letters by A.R. Gurney 1990	Canon Theater Beverly Hills, CA Played Melissa Gardner Directed by Ted Weiant
Night Owls by Suzanne Lummis 1989	World Premiere The Cast Theater Los Angeles, California Directed by Deborah LaVine
The Immigrant by Mark Harelik 1989	New York City Premiere American Jewish Theater New York City, New York Directed by John Driver
The Downside 1987	World Premiere Longwharf Theater New Haven, Connecticutt
The Early Girl by Caroline Kava 1987	The Back Alley Theater Los Angeles, California Directed by Allan Miller
Blue Window by Craig Lucas 1985-1986	Mayfair Theater Los Angeles, California Played Libby Directed by Norman Rene West Coast Premiere South Coast Rep Theater Costa Mesa, California Played Libby Directed by Norman Rene
Love's Labour's Lost by William Shakespeare 1984	Circle Rep Theater New York City, New York Directed by Toby Robertson
The Midnight Visitor by Daniel Mark Epstein 1982	World Premiere The Shalika Company St. Peters Hall New York City Directed by Leonardo Shapiro
The Diviners by Jim Leonard 1980	World Premiere Circle Rep Theater New York City, New York Directed by Tom Evans
The American Clock by Arthur Miller 1980	World Premiere Spoleto Festival USA Charleston, South Carolina Played Dora, as well as Harriet, Isabel, Lucy and Frieda Directed by Dan Sullivan The Harold Clurman Theater New York City, New York Played Dora, as well as Harriet, Isable, Lucy and Frieda Directed by Dan Sullivan
The Butterfingers Angel, Mary and Joseph, Herod the Nut, and the Twelve Hit Carols in a Pear Tree by William Gibson 1979	Syracuse Stage Syracuse, New York Played Mary Directed by Arthur Storch
Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare 1977	Circle in the Square Theater New York City, New York Played Juliet Directed by Theodore Mann
Dynamo by Eugene O'Neill 1976	Syracuse Stage Syracuse, New York Played Ada Directed by Arthur Storch
The Elephant in the House 1975	World Premiere Circle Rep Theater New York City, New York Played Francesca Directed by Marshall Mason
Spring's Awakening by Franz Wedekind 1975	Theater Debut Circle Rep Theater New York City, New York Played Wendla Bergman Directed by Jan Eliasberg
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directing:
'night, Mother by Marsha Norman starring Annie Abbott and Rebecca Tilney 2003	Interact Theatre North Hollywood, California Opens Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - click here for more details
Clara by Maureen Teefy 2002	arcade Culver City, California May, 2002 With Michael Callan, Kathy Christopherson, Jeff Kober, Tom Kopachi, Michael Krawic, Emily Neibo and Rich Ronat
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radio:
This Book Will Save Your Life by A.M. Homes 2009	BBC Radio 4 Played Cynthia Directed by Tim Dee
The Heidi Chronicles by Wendy Wasserstein 2002	L.A. Theater Works Washington, DC Played multiple roles, inc. Lisa Directed by Molly Smith
The Middle of the Night by Paddy Cheyevsky 2002	L.A. Theater Works Los Angeles, California
The Devil's Disciple by George Bernard Shaw 1996	L.A. Theater Works Washington, DC Played Judith Directed by Michael Kahn
Portrait of Dora by Helene Cixous 1982	WBAI Radio New York City, New York Played Dora Directed by Susan Wells
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honors:
Best Director: ADA (Artistic Director Achievement Award) Nomination for directing "'night, Mother" at The Interact Theatre Company (2003)
**Best Actress In A Comedy: ADA Award (Artistic Director Award) for her leading role in the premiere stage production of Panache** (2000)
Outstanding Performance: Drama-Logue Award for her one- woman performance in the premiere stage production of Only A Broken String of Pearls portraying the life of Zelda Fitzgerald (1995)
**Outstanding Performance: Drama-Logue Award for her leading role in the stage production of The Art of Success**
**Outstanding Performance: Drama-Logue Award for her leading role in the premiere stage production of Night Owls** (1990)
**Best Ensemble Performance: Drama-Logue Award for her work in the premiere west coast staged production of Blue Window** (1986)
**Best Ensemble Performance: L.A. Drama Critics Award for her work in the premiere west coast stage production of Blue Window** (1986)
Best Actress: International Science Fiction And Horror Film Festival for her leading role in the feature film JENNIFER (1979)
Member: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (since 1987)
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training:
The Juilliard School of Drama under John Houseman acting: Marian Seldes, Michael Kahn, Michael Howard voice: Elizabeth Smith, Catherine Fitzmorris, Robert Williams speech: Edith Skinner, Peggy Freed mask: Pierre Lefevre alexander technique: Judith Leibowitz dance: Jane Kaminski
Mime Michael Lippman
Voice Kristin Linkleter, Fran Bennett, Patsy Rodenburg
Acting Mira Rostova, Peggy Feury, Larry Moss
Dance Ballet and Modern since early childhood
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special projects:

2009
Rogue Machine Theatre Art Board
For a link to their website visit www.roguemachinetheatre.com

2006 - present
Fountain Theatre Artistic Advisory Board
For a link to their current season visit www.fountaintheatre.com

2002 - present
Odyssey Theatre Board of Directors
For a link to their current season visit www.odysseytheatre.com

1997 - 2000
Founding Artistic Director of the Henlopen Theater Project in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
For a link to their current season visit www.henlopentheaterproject.com

1992 - 1995
Screen Actors Guild Board of Directors

1989 - 1990
Laban Movement Analysis (LMA) Certification Workshop

1987 - 1990
Co-founder Circle Rep West, Los Angeles

1983 - 1986
Founder Los Angeles Shakespeare Group

Member of The Screen Actors Guild (SAG), The Actors Equity Association (AEA), The American Federation of Television and Radio (AFTRA) and The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (AMPAS)

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