Bio
Joanna Murdock was born in Ashland, Ky. She developed an interest in the arts at a young age, taking art and dance classes. Around age 13 she auditioned for her first “real” production with ACTC children's theatre. Joanna continued to act throughout the rest of her K-12 school years, partaking in many productions, workshops, auditions and classes that would eventually cement her plans to major in theatre in college. She graduated from UK with a BFA in acting. She stayed in Lexington, KY for a few years post-graduation to audition and participate in local theatre. Just before moving back to Ashland, she traveled with a production of Dracula to participate in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland. She has participated in theatre and film across the tri-state area, touring educational shows, recording commercials and promotional videos, and appearing in productions big and small. After a brief time in Lewisburg, WV, she moved back to Chesapeake, OH with her husband. She is a member of AEA EMC.
Credits
Ensemble
Alchemy Theatre
2023
Set Decoration
Alchemy Theatre
2023
Reader
Alchemy Theatre
2023
Rachel
Alchemy Theatre
2022
Susan
Alchemy Theatre
2022
Special Guest
Alchemy Theatre
2022
Space Crew
Alchemy Theatre
2022
Bianca
Alchemy Theatre
2022
Sally Luna
Alchemy Theatre
2022
Frapper
Alchemy Theatre
2022
Reader
Alchemy Theatre
2022
Rachel
Alchemy Theatre
2021
Light Operator
Alchemy Theatre
2021
Rachel
Alchemy Theatre
2021
First Guard
Alchemy Theatre
2021
Myra Arundel
Alchemy Theatre
2021
Ariel
Alchemy Theatre
2020
Co-Host
Alchemy Theatre
2020
Host
Alchemy Theatre
2020
Performer
Alchemy Theatre
2020
Showgirl / Ghost / Margie
Alchemy Theatre
2020
The Eugene O'Neill Project
Anna Christie
Alban Arts Center
2020
Barbara Allen
Alchemy Theatre
2019
Viola/Cesario
Alchemy Theatre
2019
Suzanne
Alchemy Theatre
2019
New Play Festival
Performer
Greenbrier Valley Theatre (Professional)
2019
A Christmas Carol
Caroler / Older Belle / Christmas Future
Greenbrier Valley Theatre (Professional)
2018
Mom
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
Greenbrier Valley Theatre (Professional)
2018
New Play Festival
Performer
Greenbrier Valley Theatre (Professional)
2018
Babes in Toyland
Mayor / Elf / Nutcracker
Greenbrier Valley Theatre (Professional)
2017
Peggy the Pint-Sized Pirate
Various
Greenbrier Valley Theatre (Professional)
2017
Steel Magnolias
Annelle
ARTS
2017
A Little Night Music
Quintet
ARTS
2016
As You Like It
Rosalind
ARTS
2016
August: Osage County
Karen
ARTS
2016
God of Carnage
Annette
ARTS
2016
The Full Monty
Pam
ARTS
2016
Brigadoon
Dancer
ARTS
2015
Fuddy Meers
Heidi
ARTS
2015
Into the Woods
Stepsister
ARTS
2015
Our Town
Townsperson
ARTS
2015
Crazy for You
Irene
ARTS
2014
Much Ado About Nothing
Beatrice
ARTS
2014
Pirates of Penzance
Sister
ARTS
2014
Rabbit Hole
Izzy
ARTS
2014
The Boy Friend
Fay
ARTS
2014
Cabaret
Kit Kat Girl
ARTS
2013
How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying
Secretary
ARTS
2013
Julius Caesar
Portia
ARTS
2013
Laughter on the 23rd Floor
Carol
ARTS
2013
The Man Who Came to Dinner
Lorraine
ARTS
2013
Dracula the Musical
Bride
Curtains Up Players
2012
Here Lies Alan Chase
Performer
McAllister Productions
2012
Miracle on 34th Street
Dr. Sawyer
Paramount Arts Center
2012
Steel Magnolias
M'Lynn
JAX
2012
The Curious Savage
Lily Belle
Company of Dreams
2012
The Sound of Music
Sister Margaretta
Paramount Arts Center
2012
Company
Amy
Paramount Arts Center
2011
Footloose
Ethel
Paramount Arts Center
2011
Hairspray
Velma
Paramount Arts Center
2011
The Bully Show
Host
Paramount Arts Center
2011
The Diviners
Jennie Mae
Company of Dreams
2011
A Christmas Carol
Ghost of Christmas Past
Paramount Arts Center
2010
Nightfall
Madeline Usher / Ensemble
Paramount Arts Center
2010
Pippin
Dancer
Red Lion Theater Company
2010
As You Like It
Phebe
WCTA
2008
Miracle on 34th Street
Miss Adams
WCTA
2007
A Noise in the Room
Mama
UK
2005
Desdemona: a play about a handkerchief
Bianca
UK
2005
Trojan Women
Helen of Troy
UK
2004
El Mundo de los Suenos
Narrator
UK
2003
Musical Comedy Murders of 1940
Helsa
UK
2002
Perfect Wedding
Rachel
UK
2002