Resume
Sonja Lynn Nelson
Height: 5'8"
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Hazel/Green
Training:
BA Theatre Arts- WIU
Location: Chicago, IL
Professional & Community Theatre
Because He Liked to Look at it (aka Bob) | The Vagina Workshop | Laura Hoske – Multicultural Center of WIU | 2018
The Vagina Monologues | The Vagina Workshop | Laura Hoske – Multicultural Center of WIU | 2017
Julius Caesar | Calpurnia | Bill Kincaid – Unrehearsed Shakespeare in the Ravine | 2016
Enchanted April | Costanza | Jeannie Woods – Starry Night Repertory Theatre | 2015
Western Illinois University
A Doll House | Anne-Marie | Abbie Pfaff – Western Illinois University | 2017
New Friends Showcase - Rex | Jenn | Adam Lewis – Western Illinois University | 2015
Southwest Minnesota State University
The Lottery | Tessie Hutchison | Andrew Kompelien – Southwest Minnesota State University | 2013
The 39 Steps | Annabella Schmidt, Pamela & Margaret | Lisa Nanni-Messegee – Southwest Minnesota State University | 2012
Some Girls | Tyler | Heather Lorenson – Southwest Minnesota State University | 2012
The Bald Soprano | Mary the Maid | Joshua Johnson – Southwest Minnesota State University | 2011
Twelfth Night | Lady Olivia | Nadine Purvis Schmidt – Southwest Minnesota State University | 2011
Almost Maine | Glory, Gayle & Marci | Brian-Paco Bertrand-Cyr and Christy Johnson – Southwest Minnesota State University | 2011
The Twilight of the Golds | Suzanne | Kelsey Moe Uttech – Southwest Minnesota State University | 2010
A Midsummer Night's Dream | Mustardseed | Nadine Purvis Schmidt – Southwest Minnesota State University | 2009
Sky Girls | Bishop | Sheila Tabaka – Southwest Minnesota State University | 2008
Dialects
Standard American
Minnesotan
British RP
French
Skills
Laughter as medicine, Mezzo-Soprano/Alto, swimming, organization, big picture thinking, and props coordination/design/building.
Training & Workshops
Western Illinois University - Theatre Arts BA In Progress - 2015-present
Southwest Minnesota State University - Theatre Arts - 2007-2011
VOICE AND MOVEMENT - Acting Workshop - Lisa Nanni-Messegee - 2012
ACTING FOR THE CAMERA: A VERY DIFFERENT EXPERIENCE - Acting Workshop - Daniel Miller - 2011