Becky Parker (Geist)
(415) 559 – 9273
becky @ proaudiovoices.wpengine.com
Agent: Tonry Talent
(415) 543 – 3797
tonry @ tonrytalent.com
Becky Parker
415-559-9273
becky @ proaudiovoices.wpengine.com
Height: 5’4”
Hair: Reddish brown
Weight: 130
Eyes: Blue
Vocal range: low D to high G
Currently non-union, previously AEA
Helping great stories come alive
through the magic of theatre is my passion!
Effectively communicating a story and moving an audience emotionally is, I believe, the point of what we do…
planting seeds of ideas…moving through emotions… inspiring hope and creativity…
Actor (representative selected roles):
- Shen Te/Shui Ta, Good Woman of Setzuan at Illinois Repertory Theatre
- Holly Burrell, Foxfire at Marin Theatre Company
- Mary, On the Verge at Common Cultural Practice
- Erna Prindle, The Runner Stumbles at Illinois Repertory Theatre
- Marti (“Dragons”), Talking With… at Theatre Artists of Marin
- Party Parent, Nutcracker Ballet at Marin Ballet
- Ensemble, Home at Common Cultural Practice
- Mary Todd, Your Obedient Servant, A. Lincoln at Great American People Show
Chaucer Theatre (core ensemble performer):
- Solo performer, Joy with Wings: A Daughter’s Tale (also authored the play)
- Wife of Bath, Wife of Bath’s Tale
- Dame Prudence**, Uncommon Sense*
- Dorigen**, Squire’s & Franklin’s Tales*
- Crone**, Wife of Bath – the Musical!*
- Nun**, All That Glitters (musical)*
- Robin/Jarvis**, Lusty Liaisons*
- Don John**, A Pleasure Doing Business (musical)
- Host**, Saints & Sinners
- Diana/Emily/Hypolita**, Knight’s Tale*
- Placebo/various ensemble**, Paradise Unzipped (incl England tour 2003)
- Pertelote/Dame Fortune**, Monk’s & Nun’s Priest’s Tales*
- Innkeeper/Virginia**, Physician’s & Pardoner’s Tales
EDEN2 Theater Ensemble:
- Pantalone, Androcles and the Lion
- Raggedy Ann, Tale of the Toy Soldier
- Hedgie and Princess, Tales and Things
(**Originated role; *member AEA during this production)
Film/Voiceover:
- Smile Again, Jenny Lee: Producer/Director Carlo Caldana 2015
- Tucker: extra: Director Francis Ford Coppola 1988
- Extensive voiceover experience 1981-present
- First Morn: Asst Director: Director Terry Lamb 2014
Director/Dramaturg/Playwright/Acting Coach:
- Dead Man’s Wake by Larry Klein, staged reading April 2015
- Ellie by Larry Klein, in development 2016
- Joy with Wings: A Daughter’s Tale: playwright & performer, 1 woman show toured 2011-2013
- Co-director & Dramaturg: Chaucer Theatre repertoire; 1997-present
- Private acting coach
Technical:
New York Theatre Workshop (Off Broadway, NY):
- Nat Turner in Jerusalem: Props Designer; sub Run Crew
- Hadestown: Assistant Props Designer to Noah Mease 2016
Signature Theatre (Off Broadway, NY):
- JOHN: Assistant Props Designer to Noah Mease; by Annie Baker; dir by Sam Gold 2015
Ars Nova Theatre (Off Broadway NY):
- Rags Parkland Sings the Songs of the Future: 2018 (Props Master)
- The Lucky Ones: 2018 (Assistant Production Manager)
- KPOP: 2017 (Scenic Artist)
- Underground Railroad Game: 2016 (Scenic Charge)
- The Wildness: 2016 (Production Associate; costume team)
- Futurity: 2015 (Production Associate; scenic and “steam brain”)
- Small Mouth Sounds: 2015 (Scenic Charge)
- Jacuzzi: The Debate Society, 2014 (Props, Scenic)
- Netflix Plays: 2014 (Props, Scenic)
- Natasha, Pierre, and the Comet of 1812: 2012 (scenic team)
The Civilians (New York City):
- The Undertaking: 2016 (Prop Master) touring production
A.C.T. (American Conservatory Theatre, San Francisco, CA)
- All the Rage and The Tricky Part by Marty Moran (Strand Theatre): Props Master
Marin Ballet (San Francisco Bay Area, CA)
- Nutcracker: Prop Master (2015-present)
- Annual concerts: Assistant Technical Director (2013-present)
Mountain Play (Marin County, CA)
- Grease: Prop Designer (2019)
- Mamma Mia!: Prop Designer (2018)
- Beauty & the Beast: Prop Designer (2017)
Teacher-Director:
Solano Youth Theatre; adjunct faculty Solano Community College:
- Freelance Acting and Monologue Coach (www.monologuecoaching.com)
- Thoroughly Modern Millie (musical), Fall 2009 (grages 6-12)
- Pinocchio, Spring 2007 (grades 1-6)
- Cinderella (musical), Fall 2006 (grades 5-12);
- Alice in Wonderland, Spring 2006 (grades 1-6)
- Velveteen Rabbit, Fall 2005(grades 1-4)
- Berkeley Repertory Theatre: Musical Theatre Workshop (taught adult class)
Management and Administration:
- Co-founder: EDEN2 Theater Ensemble, a touring children’s theatre
- Co-founder/Executive Director: Chaucer Theatre, a touring theatre dedicated to performing works by Geoffrey Chaucer.
Special Skills:
- Juggling (3 balls)
- Guitar (intermediate), recorder
- Motorcycle (licensed), biking
- Sewing, crafts, cooking, baking
Languages/Accents:
- German (not fluent)
- Accents: British, New York, American Southern
Education/Training:
- University of Illinois, Urbana, IL; MFA in Acting, with Graduate Honors
- Moravian College, Bethlehem, PA; BA in Theatre and English, cum laude, with Honors California 30-day sub teaching credential
Awards/Nominations:
- Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle nomination for Ensemble performance in Nun’s Priest’s Tale with Julian Lopez-Morillas & Thomas Lynch