Hi! I’m Colleen Cherry! I make cool stuff with cool people.
I’m a performing artist based in Seminole, Florida who does a little bit of everything in the realm of theatre, music, and community building. I’m passionate about collaborating across artistic genres & working with local community partners to create a little good in the world!
“Colleen Cherry: Just your average-everyday-all-around rock star.” Stephanie Gularte - Director, Past CEO & Producing Artistic Director of American Stage
Here’s a bit more about the work I❤️!
(Plus nice things some really awesome humans have said about me!)
I ❤️to make people laugh!
Whether performing in a comedic musical, singing improvised songs about cheese, or emceeing a special event - an audience’s laughter makes my soul sing!
“Colleen Cherry is possibly one of the most gifted and HI-LARIOUS actors I've had the pleasure to work with. You simply cannot teach that level of fearlessness, precision, and comic timing.” David M. Jenkins - Producing Artistic Director of Jobsite Theater
I ❤️to collaborate!
I love working with other artists across mediums and genres to create devised musical spectacles, immersive experiences, and art that creates a positive impact in our community. I bring my whimsical energy and joy to every creative space I’m lucky enough to work/play in! Let’s make some cool stuff together!
“Colleen oozes talent and kindness, and always has a brilliant idea to add to any collaboration.” Kara Gold - Director, Actor, Teaching Artist
I ❤️to sing!
I’m a classically trained vocalist who loves to croon jazz standards, blend folksy harmonies, belt rock ballads, and attempt to shatter glass with my operatic chops.
“I am sincerely blown away by Colleen Cherry's pipes ... There was one phrase where I'd swear she belted up to a B above the staff!” Tom Sivak - Composer & Playwright
I ❤️to make music!
Creating music is my literal jam! I’m always writing and recording my original indie/pop music, collaborating with other musicians on new projects, or turning people’s stories about their pets or loved ones into custom songs!
“Colleen’s song means the world to me and my family.” - Songwriting Customer
I ❤️teaching!
I find so much joy in igniting a creative spark in others through teaching theatre, songwriting, and improv classes for young people and adults alike! I firmly believe that everyone is an artist and creativity in any form is key to a happier, more fulfilled life.
“You’re the best teacher I’ve ever had!” St. Pete MAD acting student (who I totally didn’t bribe to say that!)
Upcoming Projects
Penelope: An Epic New Musical
Jobsite Theater at Straz Center for the Performing Arts
August 19 - September 6
Penelope has been waiting … and waiting … and waiting for her husband, Odysseus, to return from a decade-long war. Given the rest of the soldiers came home years ago — forgive her, but she’s going to need a drink while she tells you about it.
With a beautiful folk-inflected pop score backed by an onstage band of strings, piano, and drums, Penelope confides in us about her loneliness, her son’s disappearance, her suitors, her gods, her faith in her marriage — and ultimately, the faith that she must have in herself. So go ahead and grab a drink too and listen to this ancient tale made new: A woman wondering who she is if she’s alone, and discovering that she has, is, and will always be complete, with her husband by her side or otherwise.