Cheryl Sharp holds a graduate certificate in classical performance from The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts, a Master of Arts degree from New York University and Bachelor of Science degree from Saint Augustine’s College. Cheryl is busy with her time between performances with the Virginia Opera-Carmen, Susannah, Cavalleria Rusticana, I Pagliacci, Eugene Onegin, Lucia di Lammeroor, writing screenplays and puppet acts.
As a classically drained dancer, with credits and education including the Alvin Ailey Certificate Program, New Dance Group-Broadway Dance, Stage Combat, Historical Dance, Mirashayama Music Tours, Of Heroes and Human Rights with the Virginia Symphony, various concert dance performances, Something About the Music-a PBS TV-Emmy Award winning production of dance, and choreography for the Virginia Stage Company’s production of The Wedding Band.
A dramatic and musical theatre career list follows with: The Me Nobody Knows, Ain’t Misbehavin, Anything Goes, Evita, Chicago, For Colored Girls, Hello Dolly, Wait ‘Til the Fat Lady Sings, Can’t Stand No Gossip, 55 Minutes from Broadway and many more.
Film and TV credits include: Stompin’ At the Savoy, Carlito’s Way, Die Hard II, One Life to Live, Another Life, Mother’s Day, The FBI Files, various music videos and commercials.
Thanks to those who appreciate the legacy of the ‘Delany Sisters’ by supporting this production and to the ‘Bessie and Sadie’ for allowing me to walk in their shadows.
