Maeghan McDonald
maeghancmcdonald@gmail.com
+1(518)534-0570
Maeghan McDonald is an experienced actor, singer, dancer with her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from Fredonia State University. She has been cast in numerous shows (please refer to resume) and considers theatre her true passion.
Maeghan has been involved in dance since the age of 4, and has been singing and acting since the age of 9. Some of her favorite roles include Tracy in "Hairspray" at the Kavinoky Theatre, Livingston in "1776 The Musical" at O’Connell & Company, and Miss Granville in "Daisy Pulls it Off" at Fredonia State University.
Additionally, Maeghan has studied acting at the Stella Adler Conservatory of Acting in NYC in the 2016 Summer Acting Conservatory, as well as participated in numerous masterclasses with various professionals, such as: Sara Schoch; Matthew Smedal; Catherine Cabeen.
Maeghan also has a Minor in Dance from Fredonia State University. She is trained in classical Cecchetti Ballet and has received certificates, up to grade 8, in the Cecchetti Ballet Examination system. Additionally, Maeghan has trained at Broadway Dance Center during the 2017 Summer Dance Training Program with numerous faculty in Ballet, Musical Theatre, and Jazz.
Maeghan is currently under contract with the MoonMaxx Productions in “The Sounds of the Nativity” at Kings Dominion in Doswell, VA. Click here for tickets.
Maeghan is looking for professional work year round in Buffalo, NY.
Resume
Maeghan McDonald
www.maeghanmcdonald.com Vocal Range: F3-E6
maeghancmcdonald@gmail.com Age Range: 21-25
518-534-0570 Soprano, Mix/Belt
Eyes: Hazel Hair: Blonde Height: 5’3
Professional Theatre
The Sounds of the Nativity Singer/ Storyteller MoonMaxx Productions at Kings Dominion
Hairspray Tracy Turnblad Kavinoky Theatre
1776 The Musical Robert Livingston O’Connell & Company
The Night Before Christmas . Prancer Lancaster Opera House
Bye Bye Birdie * Rosie Trumpet in the Land
Trumpet in the Land * feat. Dancer/ Ann Charity** Trumpet in the Land
Dorothy Meets Alice Jabberwock Trumpet in the Land
*Dance Captain, **Understudy
Educational Theatre
Daisy Pulls it Off Miss Granville Walter Gloor Mainstage
She Kills Monsters Evil Gabbi, Farrah Performing Arts Company
The Pirates of Penzance Policeman Walter Gloor Mainstage
The Man Who Came to Dinner Mrs. Dexter Walter Gloor Mainstage
12 Angry Jurors Juror No. 12 Performing Arts Company
Cabaret Ensemble Walter Gloor Mainstage
Fredonia Dance Ensemble Dancer Walter Gloor Mainstage
Jazz Dance in America Dancer Merrins Dance Theatre
Choreography Concert Dancer/ Choreographer Merrins Dance Theatre
Training
B.F.A. in Musical Theatre, Minor in Dance - Fredonia State University, May 2018
Voice: Sara Schoch, Dr. Angela Haas
Acting: Meisner, Stanislavsky, Laban, Shakespeare
Dr. James Ivey, Ted Sharon, Dr. Jessica Hillman-McCord, Paul Mockovak, Tom Laughlin
Dance: Jazz, Musical Theatre, Ballet, Tap, Modern, Improv, Choreography
Paula Peters, William Beck, Helen Myers
Masterclasses
o Mathew Smedal, Dan Lendzian, Steve Vaughn (Unarmed, Armed), Gary John LaRosa, Shellscrape Theatre Company (Devising, Suzuki Form), Catherine Cabeen
Stella Adler Studio – Summer Acting Intensive
Broadway Dance Center - Summer Intensive (Heather Rigg, Chaz Wolcott, Stacie Webster)
Awards/ Special Skills
Artie Awards - Outstanding Ensemble in a Musical & Blossom Award for Memorable Debut (1776 The Musical), Fire Dancing, Hand and Machine Sewing, Great with Kids & Animals, U.S. Passport, CPR Certified, NYS Driver’s License, Actorbatics (Cartwheel, Backbend, Split, Forward Roll, Backward Roll), British Accent, Basic Spanish, Combat (Armed, Unarmed), Choral Singing, A Capella Singing, Bike Riding
Past Productions
Here are some photos from just a few of my past productions. To see the full list of my past performances, please view my resume on my Resume Page or click the link below.
1776 The Musical
O’Connell & Company
Robert Livingston
*2018/19 Artie Award Winner for Outstanding Ensemble of a Musical
The Night Before Christmas
Hairspray
Kavinoky Theatre
Tracy Turnblad
The Night Before Christmas
Lancaster Opera House
Prancer the Reindeer
Daisy Pulls It Off
Bartlett Theatre, Fredonia NY 2018
Miss Granville
The Man Who Came To Dinner
Marvel Theatre, Fredonia NY 2017
Mrs. Dexter
Cabaret
Marvel Theatre, Fredonia NY 2016
Ensemble
Pirates of Penzance
Marvel Theatre, Fredonia NY 2016
Policeman
Reviews
Photo by Gene Witkowski
Kavinoky's 'Hairspray' leaves an impression as big as its cast
“Maeghan McDonald is absolutely pitch-perfect as Tracy Turnblad, the confident (and portly) teen who desperately wants to dance on the Corny Collins Show and bring integration to national airwaves in the process. McDonald nails every note of Tracy’s drive and focus, and never misses a beat. She’s stunning.” - Buffalo News
Photo by Gene Witkowski
HAIRSPRAY the musical comes up big in every way at Kavinoky
“Maeghan McDonald as Tracy Turnblad had the audience in the palm of her hand from her opening entrance…” - Buffalo Rising
Photo by Gene Witkowsk
Hairspray @ Kavinoky Theatre
“Maeghan McDonald is excellent as the ever-optimistic Tracy. She sets just the right tone of earnestness and teenager-in-love angst. She is so bright and happy in the opening number “Good Morning Baltimore,” and very funny mooning over Link in his song “It Takes Two.” - Buffalo Vibe
Education
Fredonia State University
B.F.A. Musical Theatre
Minor in Dance
Height
5'3'
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Hazel