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I have been an actor in Chicago for over 15 years. In that time, I have been recording voice-overs, singing on jingles and performing on the stage as much as possible.
I am an ensemble member at A Red Orchid Theater (http://www.aredorhidtheatre.org) where I can be seen this August in Craig Wright’s new play, Mistakes Were Made, with my fellow ensemble member, friend and Oscar nominee, Michael Shannon. Following is a taste of some of the work I’ve done.
In addition to acting, I recently performed as a background vocalist on Seth Thompson’s album Capillarious (Epiglotic Records). In 2000, I started The Mookie Jam Foundation (http://www.mookiejam.org), a non-profit organization that benefits artists with Multiple Sclerosis.
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Mierka Girten
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773-562-3767 SAG, AFTRA, AEA |
5'7" 145lbs |
Tenor Brown / Brown |
Film
| The Manson Family | Betty | Mercury Films |
| Immeasurable | Sarah | Wade Productions |
| First Noel | Barbra | Mercury Films |
| The Lake at Evening | Renee | Landscape Pictures |
Theater
| The Walls | Lucy | Rivendell Theater Ensemble |
| Psalms of a Questionable Nature | Greta | Rivendell Theater Ensemble |
| Weapon of Mass Impact | Sylvia | A Red Orchid Theater |
| Honus and Me | US/Ms. Young/Mom | CCTC |
| The Meek | Voni | A Red Orchid Theater |
| Kid Zero | Pencilla | DBA Studios |
| Spitfire Grill | Effy | Provision Theater Co. |
| Marathon 33 (4) | Rita Miramba | Strawdog Theater Co. |
| Kimberly Akimbo | Pattie | A Red Orchid Theater |
| Golf | Coco Chanel | Circle Theater Co. |
| A View From the Bridge | Beatrice | American Theater Co. |
| The Book Of Liz | 6 Roles | Roadworks Theater |
| Subterranean Love Story | Leprida | Strawdog Theater Co. |
| Tattoo Girl | Marshall Foche | Colbalt Ensemble Theater |
| Blood Wedding | The Servant | The Hypocrites |
| With Or Without Wings (1) | Mookie | Baum House Theater |
| With Or Without Wings | Mookie | Mookie Jam |
| Into the Woods (2) | Jack’s Mother | Porchlight Theater |
| Joy of the Desolate | Mom | Apple Tree Theater |
| Marat/Sade (3) | Rosignol | The Hypocrites |
| The Danube | Eve | The Hypocrites |
| Edmond Fortune | Teller/Peep Show Girl | The Hypocrites |
| The Treatment | Waitress/Crazy Lady/Desdemona | A Red Orchid Theater |
| The Package | Vera | Mary-Archie Theater |
| Devour the Moon | Natalia | Live Bait Theater |
| Dear Jackie | Maggie | Live Bait Theater |
| The Secret Garden | The Ayah/Lead Swing | National Tour |
- (1) Jeff Award, Best New Work
- (2) Jeff Citation Nomination, Best Ensemble
- (3) After Dark Award, Outstanding Ensemble
- (4) Jeff Citation Award, Outstanding Ensemble
Training
| DePaul University Graduate Program |
| Wright State University, B.A. Theatre Arts |
| Vocal coaching, Doug Peck |
Special Skills
| Mime |
| Certified in Stage Combat (rapier & dagger, hand to hand, broadsword) |
| Dialects: Irish, Italian, British, French, Southern |
| Belly Dancing |