Meet Erin Sullivan!
Erin Sullivan is an accomplished actor, singer, dancer, performing arts teacher, producer, and published author with an impressive career that spans stage and classroom alike. With over 30 years of experience in the performing arts industry, Erin has performed nationally and internationally in four major Broadway National Tours, as well as numerous regional productions, bringing her passion for storytelling and theatrical performance to audiences across the country. Her dynamic stage presence and commitment to her craft have earned her recognition in productions that highlight her versatility as an actress and performer.
In addition to her extensive work on stage, Erin is also a published author, offering insights and expertise on the tour life of performing arts to artists and their parents. Her book ‘Theatrical Baggage: A Manual, Workbook and Bible on How to Survive a National Tour and Other Gigs’ has sold over 1,000 copies and is on the shelves in performing arts libraries across the county. Her writing reflects a deep understanding of both the creative process and lifestyle adaptation, empowering readers to feel prepared as they dive into the professional land of the industry.
Erin’s role as a producer and director allows her to guide productions from concept to completion, ensuring that each project embodies her dedication to artistic excellence. This includes penning, producing and starring in her Award Winning one woman show ‘With Love, Marilyn’.
As an educator, Erin is passionate about sharing her love for the performing arts with her students, inspiring the next generation of actors, singers, and dancers to find their voice and pursue their dreams with confidence while supporting continuous training for those embracing the stage in any period of the craft in their current timeline. Through her work, she continues to leave a lasting impact on the world of theater and arts education.
Professional Performance Resume
Recent Wilmington On Stage Experience
THE PROM ‘Angie’; Opera House Theater Company 2023
SPRING AWAKENING ‘Adult Woman’; Opera House Theater Company 2023
WITH LOVE, MARILYN ‘Marilyn Monroe’; WLM LLC w/OHTC 2022
KINKY BOOTS ‘Pat’; Opera House Theater Company 2023
LEGALLY BLONDE ‘Elle Woods’ Opera House Theater Company 2012
Wilmington Creative Experience
GREASE: Co Choreographer; Opera House Theater Company 2022
WITH LOVE, MARILYN: Director/Choreographer; WLM LLC w/OHTC 2022
MEAN GIRLS JR: Creative Consultant; Topsail High School 2024
WIG DESIGN CREDITS:
BEAUTIFUL, SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS THE MUSICAL, STEEL MAGNOLIALS, THE PRODUCERS, THE WEDDING SINGER, THE PROM, DEATH OF A SALESMAN, WITH LOVE, MARILYN, KINKY BOOTS, SPRING AWAKENING
Educational Credentials
Performing Arts Theater Teacher; Camelot Academy Durham, NC 2019-2021
Theatrical Consultant; Topsail High School, Chapel Hill High School, Jordan High School, Laney High School
Adjudicator in the Theater Dance Division at the NC State Thespian Conference
Master Class: Allie Mae Carnes Studio Raleigh, NC
Guest Teacher/Sub: OHTC Summer Camp, UNCW Dance Dept
Thalian Asso Arts Camp: ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ 2023
Professional Training: Selected
American Musical and Dramatic Academy NYC: Musical Theater
Commercial Theater Institute NYC: Who Gets What; Intensive master class program of the financial breakdown and infrastructure of the Broadway and Off Broadway business, from fundraising to investing to recoupment.
Training; Vocals/Speech/Acting/Dance
Frank Wildhorn, Linda Eder, Linda Lavin, Mark Medoff, Lucie Arnaz, Chet Walker, Micheal Moritz Jr. Amy Jo Jackson, Henry Aronson, Bob Marks, Kay Cameron, David Madore, Brad & Jenny Moranz, Judy Greenhut, Vic DiMonda, Carson Hobbs, Ray Kennedy, Justin Smith, Brian Whitted; Alvin Ailey, Broadway Dance Center, STEPS NYC
CREATIVE EXPERIENCE
GREASE: Director; The Palace Theater Wisconsin Dells,WI 2017
THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES : Director; The Palace Theater Wisconsin Dells, WI 2018
LITTLE WOMEN: Director; North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theater (cancelled due to pandemic)
LEGALLY BLONDE: Director; The Palace Theater Wisconsin Dells (cancelled due to the pandemic)
Photo: Daria Amato Photograper
National/International Broadway Touring
HAIRSPRAY ‘Amber Von Tussle’; NETworks Presentations
SHREK THE MUSICAL ‘Fairy Godmother, u/s Fiona/Gingy/Dragon; NETworks Presentations
GREASE ‘Swing, u/s Patty, Frenchy, Cha Cha, Ms. Lynch; TROIKA Entertainment
THE WEDDING SINGER ‘Cyndi Lauper/Ensemble, u/s Holly; PEG Tours
NEW YORK THeater/Original Works
UPCOMING: HOUSE OF MisREPRESENTATIVES; A political farce in two acts of Congress ‘Hope’ Originated Written by Daniel Ellis Produced by Corey Brunish
MARILEE AND BABY LAMB; The Assassination of an American Goddess ‘Marilyn Monroe’ Originated Written and Directed by Mark Medoff
HAZEL; A Musical Maid In America ‘Tova/Ensemble’ Originated Directed by Lucie Arnaz Choreographed by Chet Walker
DOROTHY DANDRIDGE; Hollywood’s Sepia Goddess ‘Marilyn Monroe’ Originated Directed by Jerry Foley
WITH LOVE, MARILYN ‘Marilyn Monroe/Writer/Producer’ Originated Directed by Stephanie Rosenberg Produced by Michael Rubenstein, Robin Milling, Dennis D’Amico and Stephanie Rosenberg
NEW YEAR’S EVE AT THE COPACABANA ‘Soloist’ Produced by Dale Badway
MTV: LEGALLY BLONDE: SEARCH FOR THE NEXT ELLE WOODS ‘Top 25’ in a Nationwide Search
Regional/International Contracts: Select Credits
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN ‘Universal Monsters LIVE’
CELEBRITY CRUISE LINES ‘Production Singer/Dancer’
CHICAGO ‘Roxie’; Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theater
THE PRODUCERS ‘Ulla’; The Palace Theater
LEGALLY BLONDE ‘Elle Woods’; The Barn Theater
FOOTLOOSE ‘Urleen/Dance Capt’; Broadway Dinner Theater
SINGIN IN THE RAIN ‘Zelda/u/s Lina Lamont’; Broadway Palm Dinner Theater
GUYS AND DOLLS ‘Adelaide’; Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theater
THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES ‘Cindy Lou’; West Virginia Public Theater
GREASE ‘Marty’; The Palace Theater
ANYTHING GOES ‘Erma’; Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theater
GODSPELL ‘Joanne: Bless The Lord’; West Virginia Public Theater
Notable Recognition/awards
Published author of “Theatrical Baggage: A Manual, a Workbook and a Bible on How to Survive a National Tour and Other Gigs” ; Published 2014 over 2000 copies sold
Broadway World Regional Award: Los Angeles 2018: Best Female Artist in a Cabaret Performance for “With Love, Marilyn” (Rockwell Table and Stage)
Stage Scene LA 2018: Outstanding Cabaret Performance “ With Love, Marilyn”
Broadway World Regional Award Nominee: Raleigh 2019: Best Female Actor in a Musical “With Love, Marilyn” (Temple Theater, Sanford NC)
Wilmington Theater Award Nominee 2024: Best Support Actress in a Musical: ‘Angie’ in THE PROM
Wilmington Theater Award Nominee 2023: Best Play, Best Director of a Play: '“With Love, Marilyn”
Photo: Sal Pavia Photography NYC