Gina Sauer
Last updated
February 22, 2021Gina’s current news
Gina appeared most recently as Gloria in the holiday comedy favorite, Miracle on Christmas Lake at Expressions Theater, one of the few productions to run "live" (and Covid-safe) during this difficult season for theaters. She will return to Expressions Theater in April playing the eccentric Cookie Cusack in Neil Simon's Rumors. She was reheasing the role of the Defense Attorney for real-life serial killer, Eileen Wournos, in the true-crime drama, Let Them Look at the Phoenix Theater (produced by Ruckus Productions) when Covid struck in early 2020, and looks forward to being able to resume those rehearsals and perform the show in 2021.
Biography
Gina Sauer returned to acting seven years ago after a long hiatus, and since then has appeared with theaters throughout the Twin Cities including Lyric Arts, 20% Theatre, Gadfly, Uprising Theatre, Fearless Comedy Productions, Little Lifeboats, Aethem Theatre, and Maggie’s Farm, among others.
REVIEWS
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"Gina Sauer, as Sydney, is the beating heart of the story...emotionally, she conveys the weariness of a woman who has traveled a hard road, loved and lost passionately, and now wants nothing more than peace." (Talkin' Broadway, Oct. 23, 2019)
Apples in Winter
"Gina Sauer's performance is also remarkable; not only does she recite a 75-minute monologue, but she also conveys Miriam's full range of emotions, all while making a pie! It's quite a feat, and quite fun to watch." (Cherry and Spoon, June 1, 2018)
"Performing a one woman show is a feat in and of itself, Sauer does it effortlessly. From the moment she walks through the side door to the kitchen, she never drops character...Sauer masterfully takes the audience through Miriam's life and journey...This script showcases Sauer through the wide range of emotion she must portray, often switching at a moment's notice. Keep in mind while she does all of this, she is baking a pie." (brettalk.com, June 6, 2018)
"Miriam is played by Gina Sauer, and she gives a fantastic performance...Miriam is the only person on 'stage' and while she is telling this story, emoting, getting you the audience involved - she is also making a pie!!...It is an amazing performance." (Life in Revue, June 4, 2018)
Lace Curtain Irish
"Gina Sauer delivers a penetrating and poignant performance as the maid of infamous axe-murderer Lizzie Borden." (Lavender Magazine, Jully 16, 2015)
Leah's Train
"Gina Sauer is just delightful as a mother who is struggling with the loss of her mother, the angst of her relationship with her own daughter, and still rejoicing on her own new lease on life." (Aisle Say -Twin Cities, March 7, 2015)
Résumé
Gina Sauer
612.701.4462 [email protected]
Hair: Blond ● Eyes: Green ● Height: 5’8” ● Weight: 150
Voice: Mezzo (D3 – F5)
Theater
Defense Attorney, Let Them Look: An Eileen Wournos Story, Ruckus Productions/Arts Nest, directed by Grace Barnstead (upcoming)
Cookie Cusack, Rumors, Expressions Theater, directed by Jim Anderson (upcoming)
Gloria, Miracle on Christmas Lake, Expressions Theater, directed by Stephanie Coffield
Kate McCallister, Home Alone: A Drinking Game Game - Minnesota, Shadow Horse Theatre, directed by Matt Saxe
Sydney, UNKNOWN, 20% Theatre Company, directed by Mariah Larkin
Tanya, Mamma Mia!: A Drinking Game - Minnesota, Shadow Horse Theatre, directed by Matt Kelly
Emily, Swan Song, Third Floor Flat Productions (MN Fringe), directed by Cara White
Queen Gertrude, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, Fearless Comedy Productions, directed by Dan Patton
Petronella van Daan, The Diary of Anne Frank, Cross Community Players, directed by Dann Peterson
Aunt Sarah, Prancer, Lyric Arts, directed by Laura Tahja Johnson
Jezebel/Ensemble, The Womyn's Mysteries, See-Saw Theater Lab (MN Fringe), directed by Chava Curland
Miriam, Apples in Winter, Uprising Theatre, directed by Shaleen Coleman
Penelope Sycamore, You Can’t Take It With You, Lyric Arts, directed by Adrian Lopez-Balbontin
Katharina von Bora, Katie Versus the Devils, Scared Hare Productions (MN Fringe), directed by Jon Stark Olsen
Lady Russell/Mrs. Musgrove, Jane Austen’s "Persuasion", Aethem Theatre, directed by Calli Kunz
Honey Raye Futrelle, Southern Hospitality, Expressions Theater, directed by Kristen Cash
Miss Shields, A Christmas Story, Lyric Arts, directed by Matt McNabb
Courtezan, The Comedy of Errors, Maggie’s Farm Theater, directed by Bryan Bevell
Lady Capulet, Romeo & Juliet, Little Lifeboats, directed by Erin Denman
Emilia, Desdemona, a play about a handkerchief, CC Productions/Arts Nest, directed by Chava Curland
Housekeeper, Man of La Mancha, Theater 301, directed by Doug Affinito
Honey Raye Futrelle, Christmas Belles, Expressions Theater, directed by Jim Anderson
Bridget Sullivan, Lace Curtain Irish, Gadfly Theatre, directed by Cassandra Snow
Multiple roles, Choice(s), Vox Populi, directed by Shalee Coleman
Hannah Gold, Leah’s Train, 20% Theatre Company, directed by Chava Curland
Grandma Kurnitz, Lost in Yonkers, Theater 301, directed by Doug Affinito
Peaches Belrose, The Red Velvet Cake War, Lyric Arts, directed by Dann Peterson
Elsa Schraeder, The Sound of Music, Theater 301, directed by Karin Maas
Elaine, The Miss Firecracker Contest, Luther College, directed by Robert Larson
Muffet, Uncommon Women and Others, Luther College, directed by Cynthia Nelson
Sally Bowles, Cabaret, Luther College, directed by Corinne Johnson
Charity Barnum, Barnum, The New Minowa Players, directed by Corinne Goellnitz
Gypsy/featured dancer, Man of La Mancha, Luther College, directed by Robert Larson
Education/Training
B.A., Luther College, Decorah, IA
Major: English (emphasis in classical literature)
Minor: Theater
- Advanced level dance training in Jazz, Modern and Ballet; intermediate level in Tap
- Principal dancer, choreographer and instructor with campus-based dance company, DanceWorks
Vocal coaching with Jon Spong, Metropolitan Opera coach and accompanist
Zenon Dance Company & School, Minneapolis, MN: training in Jazz and Modern dance
Special Skills/Awards/Other Experience
Fluent in German; accents include Irish, British (RP), Russian, Italian, German, New York, Texas, and Southeastern U.S.
Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship nominee (Region 5)
Achieved brown belt in karate
15+ years as singer with rock/pop cover band, and singer/songwriter with folk band
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