Theatre
Life Upon the Wicked Stage
I can’t say enough about the marvelous Gia Mora who sings and dances and possesses Lucille Ball-like comic timing.--DC Theatre Scene
Gia loves performing on stage, especially in her home base of Washington, DC, arguably one of the world's best theatre cities.
She enjoys playing in a variety of theatre genres including classical pieces, musicals, and theatre for young audiences. She feels honored to have worked on several world premieres.
Gia continues to receive critical acclaim for her stage work, earning three-time Helen Hayes Award nominations. Scroll down to see reviews and photos from current and past performances.
Click here to download her theatre headshot and resume.
Listen to the audio clip below from the world premiere musical, The Last Days of Cleopatra, by Charlie Barnett and Joe Calarco.
1:34 minutes (2.24 MB)
Now Playing! PETER & THE WOLF at Imagination Stage
Book, Lyrics & Music by Allison Gregory and Hummie Mann
Directed by David S. Leong
Choreographed by Patti D'Beck
Playing through March 21, 2010
Tickets: 301-280-1660 or online ($10-$21)
"Gia Mora must maneuver her wisecracking and awfully cute puppet as she waddles around the stage... puppet and actor soon blend into one."--The Gazette
Read all about Duck on Imagination Stage's blog.
Why I Love DC Theatre
How lucky I am to work in this community! That's why I wrote to Travel and Leisure magazine to rebuke their listing of DC as the 8th best theatre city in the US. Click here to read the letter!
One of the most satisfying theatre experiences I've recently been blessed with was playing Lenora in God's Ear at Rep Stage, directed by Kasi Campbell. So I was delighted when I saw my face on their '09/'10 season announcement.
GOD'S EAR at Rep Stage
Written by Jenny Schwartz and directed by Kasi Campbell
Played April 2009 at Rep Stage
"Mora's Lenora, lolling on a table as she rhapsodizes about pimentos, is hilarious."--Washington Post
Gia Presents Award at 2009 Helen Hayes Celebration
Gia presented Outstanding Director, Resident Play at the 25th Anniversary Helen Hayes Awards Ceremony held on Monday, April 13, 2009 at The Warner Theatre and JW Marriott Hotel.
She wore a couture gown courtesy of Daniela and Michaela of Green and Blue, located in Dupont Circle. Thanks, ladies!
Click here to view photos of the awards.
COOL PAPA'S PARTY at MetroStage
Book, Lyrics & Direction by Thomas W. Jones II
Original Score & Music Direction by William Knowles
Choreographed by Maurice Hines
Recipient of six 2010 Helen Hayes Award nominations: Outstanding Direction, Music Direction, Choreography, Lead Actor, Supporting Actor, and Ensemble!
What a treat it was to serve as dance captain in this incredibly athletic world premiere musical at MetroStage!
"Gia Mora excels in giving a generous, exposed tinge in one of her characters, a Caucasian woman trying to save her marriage to Kearse, with many external forces against them."--Potomac Stages
THE IMAGINARY INVALID at Shakespeare Theatre Company
Written by Moliere
Directed by Keith Baxter
Choreographed by Gillian Lynne
It was a delight to serve as Gillian Lynne's dance captain and Rene Auberjonois's daughter in this rarely seen production, complete with the original opera, dance, and commedia dell'arte interludes that Louis XIV enjoyed during his reign as the Sun King. The show drew sold out crowds to Shakespeare Theatre Company's Landsburgh stage during summer 2008.
“Gia Mora is a complete delight as Argan’s eldest daughter Angelique.”--Potomac Stages
CHASING GEORGE WASHINGTON at Kennedy Center, the White House, and on the National Tour
Book by Karen Zacarias (with Young Playwright's Theatre)
Music and Lyrics by Debbie Wicks-La Puma
Directed by John Vreeke
This delightful young audiences world premiere musical from the Kennedy Center Family Theatre garnered us a special tour of the White House AND a command performance for Laura and Jenna Bush! Click Read more to see my blog about this special event.
"Mora doubles engagingly in several roles and has a beautiful singing voice."--Washington Post
CHRISTMAS CAROL 1941 at Arena Stage
Written By James Magruder
Music & Lyrics by Henry Krieger and Susan Birkenhead
Directed by Molly Smith
A "homegrown Carol" and world premiere musical at Arena Stage, winter 2007. I loved being dance captain in this swingin' show!
"Stunning, gorgeous Gia Mora brings heart to the show by knocking the socks out of 'Heroes of the Homefront.' She has that unique ability to grab an audience and not let go for the entire production. What great performances she gave this year! And here, at 'Christmas Carol 1941,' Gia, again, brings warmth and humor to a small role and does big things with it."--DC Theatre Reviews, Scene Stealers, 2006/2007
THE ARABOOLIES OF LIBERTY STREET at Imagination Stage
Based on the children's book of the same title by Sam Swope
Music by Kim D. Sherman
Directed by Janet Stanford
Acrobatic Choreography by Robert Dion
This world premiere musical with acrobatics at Imagination Stage dazzled children and adults alike during summer 2007.
"Mrs. Pinch... fumes to the Araboolies... Mora brings a well-judged cartoonishness to such moments." --Washington Post
