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Natalie McDonald

Actor

About the artist: Natalie McDonald has acted in many different plays over the expanse of seven years. Her roles include:

Chelsea (formerly Greg), "Spinning into Butter" (University of Redlands)
Elizabeth Ann Willow, "And They Dance Real Slow in Jackson."
Peggy, "The Children's Hour."
Minnie Fay, “Hello, Dolly.”
Bedelia, "Marmalade Gumdrops." (Children's theatre).
Becky, "I Think I Can." (Children's Theatre).
Chorus, "Les Miserables."
Chorus, "Singin' in the Rain."
Chorus, "The Music Man."
Chorus, "Westside Story."

Natalie has performed many roles in plays that have been both locally written and produced, these roles include:

Pearly in "Nice Guy Ned."
Gale Rose "Spotlight Hotel."
Lady Tullmore in “The Princess Proclamation.”

She has also portrayed characters in many scenes for drama festivals, such roles include:

Laura, “The Glass Menagerie.”
Francoise, “Who Will Carry the Word.”
Cindy, “Hard Candy.”

Natalie has also received many awards for her acting, including the prestigious Inland Theatre Award for Best Actress in a Lead Role for her starring role in "And They Dance Real Slow in Jackson."
Other local awards include:
Award for Best Actress (And They Dance Real Slow in Jackson).
Award for Best Supporting Actress (Nice Guy Ned).
Award for Thespian of the Year (all-around).
Award for Best Kiss (Nice Guy Ned).

“And They Dance Real Slow in Jackson” was also a winner of the 2003-2004 CETA (California Educational Theatre Association) festival, where the show was chosen to perform a ten minute scene at the actual festival.

She is currently attending the University of Redlands where she's studying English Literature and considering a minor in Theatre.

She is currently looking for acting opportunities, as she misses the stage very much.