Amara Berhan

Actor. Singer. Dancer. Artist.

Hi, I’m Amara, But Most Just call me Mars!!

I’m a musical theater artist and recent graduate of the University of North Carolina - Greensboro with a BFA in Musical Theater and a minor in Media Studies. So glad you’re here!

So here’s the gist…

I have been a performer for as long as I can remember, but not always on the stage. I grew up an only child in the Midwest, which meant I was in constant search of a way to entertain myself. This led me to my first love: Figure Skating (…much to my Trinidadian mother’s surprise). I spent over a decade pursuing it competitively, and to this day credit my work ethic and grit to my years on the ice. However, as I got older, I still couldn’t sit still so I tried my hand at many other things in addition to skating: volleyball, track, student council, cake decorating classes… you name it, I’ve probably tried it.

But then I found myself on stage for the first time at 12 years old and everything changed.

Since my big break (aka my one line in St. Ursula Academy’s production of Hairspray), I have pursued a life in the theater and have never turned back! I have been fortunate enough to begin my professional career at wonderful theaters such as the New London Barn Playhouse and Wagon Wheel Professional Theater, and am hoping to expand on that career in this next chapter post-grad.

Outside of theater, you can catch me taking photos of beautiful people/moments, writing songs, or dusting off the old skates (see special skills for a glimpse into all of these things). I can also be found hosting girls’ nights for friends, calling my mom, watching the latest season of The Bachelor(ette) or listening to Taylor Swift (Taylor’s Version… obviously).

Thanks for stopping by!