Appearances
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"Milo Davenport" in An American in Paris (2023)
Manna returned to The Cape Playhouse for their encore production of "An American in Paris," reprising her role of Milo Davenport. Directed and Choreographed by Al Blackstone.
The Cape Playhouse
"Marianne Dashwood" in Sense & Sensibility
Manna co-starred as Marianne Dashwood in The Cape Playhouse's production of "Sense and Sensibility," adapted by Kate Hamill.
Cape Playhouse
"Flower Girl & Ensemble" in City Center Encores! "Dear World"
Manna played The Flower Girl & Ensemble in City Center Encore's production of "Dear World," starring Donna Murphy and Directed by Josh Rhodes.
New York City Center
"Guest Artist" in The Lexington Theatre Company "Concert with the Stars"
Manna was a Guest Artist with The Lexington Theatre Company for their "Concert with the Stars."
"Natasha" in Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812
Manna starred as Natasha in Theatre Raleigh's Production of "Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812."
"Mil Davenport" in An American in Paris (2022)
Manna debuted as Milo Davenport at The Cape Playhouse in their long awaited production of "An American in Paris." Directed and Choreographed by Al Blackstone.
The Cape Playhouse
"Soloist" in Santa Rosa Symphony Soloist with Transcendence Theatre Company
Manna was a Featured Soloist with Transcendence Theatre Company for The Santa Rosa Symphony at their 2022 4th of July Celebration.
Santa Rosa, CA
"Cinderella" in Cinderella
Manna starred as Cinderella at The Fulton Theatre after the pandemic "intermission" from November 9, 2021 - January 2, 2022.
"Marianne Dashwood" in Sense & Sensibility
Manna was fortunate enough to do her first play, Sense & Sensibility, adapted by Kate Hamill at Virgina Stage. She loved getting to portray another of Jane Austen's leading ladies, Marianne Dashwood.
"Jane Bennet" in Austen's Pride
Manna reprised the role of Jane Bennet in Austen's Pride at The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, WA. Direction by Igor Golding, Choreography by Lisa Shriver, Music Direction by Matt Perri.
The 5th Avenue Theatre
"Grace" in Annie
Manna performed the role of Grace in North Carolina Theatre's production of Annie, directed by Eric Woodall, Music Direction by Eddy Robinson, Choreography by James Gray.
North Carolina Theatre
"Rita" in Prelude To A Kiss
Manna was thrilled to work with director David Ivers again at The Pacific Playwrights Festival at South Coast Repertory Theatre. She performed the role of Rita in Craig Lucas, Dan Messé, and Sean Hartley's new musical adaptation of Lucas' Tony Award winning play, Prelude To A Kiss.
South Coast Repertory Theatre's Pacific Playwrights Festival
"Jane Bennet" in Austen's Pride
Manna was thankful to rejoin the Austen's Pride team once again to perform the role of Jane Bennet at ACT of Connecticut. (Igor Goldin/Director, Kevin Stites/Music Supervisor, Andrew Palermo/Choreographer)
ACT of Connecticut
"Minya" in Cold Pursuit
Manna made her on screen debut in the feature film COLD PURSUIT, starring Liam Neeson. She was featured as "Minya," the only female Native American member of White Bull's gang. (Director: Hans Petter Moland) Watch the trailer HERE.
"Marian Paroo" in The Music Man
Manna spent the holidays performing the role of Marian Paroo in Arizona Theatre Company's production of The Music Man, directed by David Ivers, Music Direction by Gregg Coffin, Choreography by Jackie Miller.
Arizona Theatre Company
"Elizabeth & Jane Bennet" in Austen's Pride
Manna performed the roles of Elizabeth & Jane Bennet in Austen's Pride in both a concert reading and industry workshop, respectfully. (Igor Goldin/Director, Kevin Stites/Music Supervisor, Andrew Palermo/Choreographer)
New York City
"Crissy" in Hair
Manna played Crissy in Hair at Geva Theatre Center.
Geva Theatre
"Tuptim" in Lincoln Center's "The King & I"
Manna spent a year touring the country with Lincoln Center's First National Tour of The King and I as Tuptim. The production was directed by Bartlett Sher, and starred Jose Llana and Laura Michelle Kelly.
First National Tour
"Kiku" in Honor
Manna performed the role of Kiku in Prospect Theatre & NAAP's concert collaboration of Pete Mill's Honor. The concert was a one night only event at The Times Center, Saturday, September 10th, 2016.
The Times Center
"Liat" in South Pacific
Manna played Liat in The Guthrie Theatre's production of South Pacific under the direction of new Artistic Director, Joseph Haj.
The Guthrie Theater
"Maria D'Avalos" in Death for Five Voices
Manna starred as Maria D'Avalos in Prospect Theatre's production of Death for Five Voices, at The Sheen Center.
Prospect Theatre
Allegiance on Broadway
Manna made her BROADWAY DEBUT in Allegiance at The Longacre Theatre! This original musical, which was inspired by George Takei's real life, centered around the lives of Japanese-American citizens who were held in the West Coast internment camps during WWII. http://allegiancemusical.com/#3uIw67Z2gb09HEkk.97
Longacre Theatre
"Sarah Brown" in Guys & Dolls
Manna performed the role of Sarah Brown in Goodspeed Opera House's production of Guys & Dolls.
Goodspeed Opera House
"Outstanding Actress in a Featured Role" in New York Innovative Theatre Awards
Manna was nominated for a New York Innovative Theatre Award in the category of Outstanding Actress in a Featured Role for her performance of Emily West (Beulah) in Allegro at the Astoria Performing Arts Center. "Allegro" choreographer, Christine O'Grady, was also nominated in the category of Outstanding Choreography/Movement, as well as the show itself for Outstanding Production of a Musical, under the direction of Tom Wojtunik.
"Hana-Ogi" in Sayonara
Manna starred as Hana-Ogi in Pan Asian Repertory Theatre's Staged Reading of Sayonara, adopted from the James A. Michener novel and film.
Pan Asian Repertory Theatre
"Mei Li" in Guilin
Manna played the role of Mei Li in a reading of Guilin at Theater Row as part of the New York Music Theatre Festival.
Theater Row
"Emily West" in Allegro
Manna played Emily West (Beulah) in Allegro at the Astoria Performing Arts Center.
Astoria PAC
Behind the Painting (Lab)
Manna spent a month working on Richard Maltby & David Shire's Lab of Behind the Painting, starring Sierra Boggess and Bie Sukrit. The work was presented Feb. 27-28 at Playwrights Horizons.
"Adela" in Blind
Manna debuted the role of Adela in NAAP's production of Blind, by Julia Gytri and Yan Li. She also recorded the role for the demo album.
Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre, NYC
"Kim" in Miss Saigon
Manna reprised the role of Kim for Kansas City Starlight Theatre's production of Miss Saigon. The show completed a mini-tour through the midwest, stopping in Kansas City, MO's Starlight Theatre, Hartford CT's The Bushnell, Detroit, MI's The Fisher Theatre, and St. Paul, MN's The Ordway Music Theater.
A portion of Manna's salary was donated weekly to Love146 to help prevent tragic stories like Kim's and rehabilitate vicitms of modern day sex trafficking.
Kansas City Starlight Theatre- Tour
"Eponine" in Les Miserables
Manna reprised the role of Eponine in Les Miserables at Maine State Music Theatre.
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Maine State Music Theatre
"Eponine" in Les Miserables
Manna performed the role of Eponine in Pioneer Theatre Company's production of Les Miserables in Salt Lake City, UT. Visit PTC's website for more info.
Pioneer Theatre Co.
"Eliza" in My Fair Lady
Manna starred as Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady at Washington D.C.'s Arena Stage.
Check out the Arena Stage website for more information.
Arena Stage in The Mead Center for American Theatre
"Kim" in Miss Saigon
Manna starred as Kim in Miss Saigon at the Fulton Theatre in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Manna's role in Miss Saigon helped to support Love146, a charity committed to ending child trafficking and exploitation, and aiding the recovery of its victims to prevent tragedies like Kim's.
"Sachiko" in Tokio Confidential
Manna played Sachiko in the off-Broadway premiere of Tokio Confidential, at the Atlantic Stage 2 in New York. Manna had previously played the role of Sachiko in a 2011 Actors Studio reading.
USO Show Troupe
Manna supported America's troops and their families by performing in various USO shows around the country. Visit the USO Show Troupe site for more information.