Actor & Musician
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Fiona Clare Gillogly is a passionate theatre performer and an experienced singer, harmonizer, musician, and composer who plays cello, flute, and ukulele. She has appeared in more than 18 productions, including four professional productions with Sacramento Theatre Company (STC). Her favorite roles include Juliet in Romeo and Juliet (STC) (as seen above and to the right in photos by Charr Crail), Mercy Lewis in The Crucible (STC), the Ghost of Christmas Past in A Christmas Carol (STC) (as seen to the right in a photo by Charr Crail), Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird (STC) (as seen to the right in photos by Charr Crail), James in James and the Giant Peach (STC) (seen at right), Michael Banks in Mary Poppins (2016 Elly nominee) (seen at right), and Sara Crewe in The Little Princess (seen at right). Fiona has attended Waldorf schools since age 3, where she enjoys an education rich in music, storytelling, drama, science, literature, history, and the visual arts. Fiona often volunteers her time as a singer and cellist for community music events and auction fundraisers. For a more detailed resume, see below.
VITALS Height: 5’ 6” Hair: Brown Eyes: Green Age: 19 MUSICIAN VOCAL WORK: Soprano/Alto (E3—E6), experienced soloist and ensemble performer; confident improviser, harmonizer, and rapper; can hold a part well in rounds. Excellent whistler. Has performed in musical theatre productions, with an a cappella duo, and as a soloist and vocal duo with a 6-8 piece jazz band. INSTRUMENTAL WORK: Experienced musician that plays cello, ukulele, recorder, and silver flute. Can compose melodies, improvise harmony, and has excellent rhythm. THEATRE Equity Membership Candidate as of 9/2016 SPECIAL SKILLS Experienced singer and instrumental musician (see above). Can play a boy. Speaks German (intermediate) and Spanish (beginner). Thorough knowledge of birds/calls. Accomplished artist. Horseback rider. Accents: Cockney, Proper British, American Southern. PRODUCTIONS Show. (And Tell.): Items from the Museum of Lost Things A video production featuring original monologues by cast members telling personal stories about items from their lives. Jesuit High School Drama Department, Sacramento, CA. Director: Edward Trafton. 11/2020. Watch Fiona perform her monologue here. Romeo and Juliet Juliet Sacramento Theatre Company (STC) Young Professionals Conservatory, Sacramento, CA. Director: Edward Trafton. 9/2019 A Christmas Carol, a musical Maid/Narrator, Fezziwig Daughter STC Main Stage professional production, Sacramento, CA. Director: Michael Jenkinson. 12/2018 The Crucible Mercy Lewis STC Main Stage professional production, Sacramento, CA. Director: Natasha Hause. 10/2018 A Christmas Carol, a musical Ghost of Christmas Past STC Main Stage professional production, Sacramento, CA. Directors: Michael Laun & Michael Jenkinson. 12/2017 As You Like It Touchstone 2, Singing Forester STC Young Professionals Conservatory, Sacramento, CA. Director: Alicia Hunt. 9/2017 Sister Act Ensemble State Theatre Acting Company (STAC), Auburn Placer Performing Arts Center, Auburn, CA. Director/Music Director: Ray Ashton. 3/2017 To Kill a Mockingbird Scout STC Main Stage professional production, Sacramento, CA. Director: Buddy Butler. 10/2016 The Music Man Amaryllis STAC, Auburn Placer Performing Arts Center, Auburn, CA. Director: John Deaderick. Music Director: Ray Ashton. 4/2016 James and the Giant Peach Jr., the musical James STC Young Professionals Conservatory, Sacramento, CA. Director: Amanda Goldrick. 1/2016 Mary Poppins Michael Banks* Placer Community Theater, Auburn, CA. Director, Pam Harrold; Music Director, Anne Vaaler. 10/2015 *Elly Nomination from the Sacramento Area Regional Theatre Alliance (SARTA): Best Supporting Female in a Musical (adult category) Little Mermaid Jr. Allana Take Note Troupe, Loomis, CA. Director: Dana Sanders. 3/2015 Fiddler on the Roof Bielke Placer Community Theater, Auburn, CA. Director: Chris Harada; Music Director, Anne Vaaler. 11/2014 The Secret Garden, a musical Dickon Music and More, Auburn, CA. Directors: Jon and Kay Coder. 10/2014 A Little Princess, a musical Sarah Crewe Music and More, Auburn, CA. Directors: Jon and Kay Coder. 5/2014 The Sound of Music Brigitta Music and More, Auburn, CA. Directors: Jon and Kay Coder. 11/2013 EDUCATION Fall 2022—present College student, 4-year merit scholarship. Auditioned member of school orchestra (cello) and school Glee Club. Fall 2018—Spring 2022 12th Grade, Sacramento Waldorf School, Fair Oaks, CA. 4-year merit scholarship recipient. Arts-based curriculum with science, literature, foreign language, drama, fine arts, orchestra, and choral music. Fall 2015—Fall 2019 Member, Sacramento Theatre Company’s Young Professionals Conservatory. Ten-month annual auditioned program includes weekly master classes in acting, dance, and musical theatre. Summer 2018 Private dance lessons with Patti Baker, Auburn, CA. Fall 2006—June 2018 K-8th Grade, Live Oak Waldorf School, Applegate, CA. Arts-based curriculum with drama, singing, dancing, storytelling, and instrumental music. Spring 2017 Improve with Improv, 16-week class in improvisational acting techniques. Take Note Troupe, Loomis, CA. Summer 2016 Private acting coaching with Casey McClellan, Sacramento, CA. Summer 2016 Private dance lessons with Beverley Stewart, Rocklin, CA. 2/2016, 2/2015 Audition workshops with California Musical Theatre Artistic Director Glenn Casale, California Musical Theatre Academy, Sacramento, CA. Summer 2012—15 Take Note Troupe, Loomis, CA: Summer camp/week-long acting, musical theater, and improvisation classes. |
Fiona co-wrote the theme song (played at the beginning and end) for this video series by John Muir Laws with more than 150,000 total views for the 40 episodes. She also arranged and recorded the piece, sang alto, played cello, and did the percussion.
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