About DonnaDonna began her career in the arts at the early age of six. Born in Brooklyn, raised on Long Island. Former professional ballet dancer with Eglevsky ballet , The South Shore Dance Company(1980-83) and Palm City Ballet Company (2017). Former Owner/ Artistic Director of Minnie World Dance Studio (1991). Donna has always had a passion for telling stories through movement. Her 25 years as an Early Childhood Educator for NYC Dept of Education helped sharpen her skills as an actress, using her students as a consistent audience. She grew to be a character actress with a wide range, who reunited with her acting career once the “Nest” was empty at home, appearing in several main stage Musical Theater, Original One Acts and Classic Play productions at both community, regional theaters and recently Off Off Broadway. Donna’s film career began with her first Industrial video appearance, for the NYC Dept. of Education's Informational video ,titled “Message from the Chancellor"(October 2016). Her film credits have grown to include a very well rounded resume.
Donna also served as a judge and social media promoter with the NYLIFF team of partners. Being actively involved with the production of a film festival has enhanced her education, about the film making industry, and allowed her to further collaborate along with fellow film makers, actors, directors and producers. She is currently on the board of the Tampa Bay Film Circle, serving as secretary. Donna continues to perform in theater, film/TV,Commercial and has added Voice-over performance to her resume. Donna recorded her first audiobook, now in film version, Naomi and the Reckoning, for Quail Bell Press & Productions and Finishing Line Press, as well as voiced the quirky character of Nessie, for Soundscape Theater. Her Short film," Where's The Will?" (2021) earned her 4 Best Actress Awards for the Best Comedic Actress in a Short Film category. Indie Feature Film projects completed in 2024, include a role in the newest Psychological thriller, Funeral, written and directed by Joseph Ciminera , which will be added to Amazon Prime late 2025. Suspense/Horror feature, "Necromance", directed by Thomas Kiss, Comedy feature,"Its All About Me" by Director Millie Michels and Psychological/Drama feature,"Brimstone", by Director Debra Markowitz . Donna has also been busy on the commercial side of the industry with infomercials, print shoots and Industrials within the Southeast Market of Tampa/St.Pete Florida. You can find her smiling face on the infomercial for Breeze Brite Lightbulb Fan being featured on late night TV, as well as on their product packaging being sold in all retail stores , including Amazon. Donna also made her network tv debut on Dick Wolf's FBI series in a "Top of Show Large Co-Star" (S.5 ep.21 Privilege). |
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