Erin Bonura
Hello!
I'm Erin, and here's a little bit about me! I grew up on Long Island just 30 minutes east of New York City. My mother likes to claim that I was born with a feather boa in hand. Growing up, I loved creating adventures in cardboard boxes, and playing dress-up. As you can see from that lovely glamour shot on the left, I was always drawn to my dramatic side.
At the age of twelve I was bit by the "theatre bug" while making my stage debut in a production of 42nd Street. I immediately threw myself into musicals, drama club, chorus, chamber choir and kickline. By senior year I was getting ready to shuffle off to Buffalo for real!
I attended the University at Buffalo (SUNY), where I performed in four mainstage musicals, a musical reading, and multiple student directed 24 hour play festivals. I also had the opportunity to work with guest directors DJ Salisbury and Josh Walden, and to participate in masterclasses with Elvira Green and Christiane Noll.
As a senior, I was the Music Theatre nominee for the Outstanding Senior Award for the Department of Theatre and Dance. I was also selected as a commencement singer, and performed a pre-ceremony concert celebrating our honorary doctorate recipient, composer David Shire. After braving four very cold winters, I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BFA in Music Theatre.
I then continued my studies at The Stella Adler Studio of Acting, followed by various performances regionally. Most recently, I've been sailing around the world with Disney Cruise Line, and having a magical time!
When I'm not onstage I spend my time baking, watching period films, listening to 80's music, playing mini-golf, hiking, kayaking, horseback riding, and traveling (Disney World is my favorite destination)!
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