SONYA KERR
Actor~Presenter~Voice Over
Sonya is a professionally trained actress based in Sydney, Australia, and a proud member of MEAA.
A graduate of The Flinders University Drama Centre, Sonya has carved a career for herself in theatre, film and online.
Sonya had the pleasure of performing the role of Jeanne 'Sam' Christie in the 2021 Australian premiere of 'In Their Footsteps' by Ashley Adelman and Infinte Variety Productions. A verbatim theatre piece that is based on the accounts of five extraordinary women. The play explores the experiences of women working in war zones, their struggles to be recognised heroes, their loss of faith and the friendships they forged in the face of trauma.
After the sold out Sydney season of 'In Their Footsteps,' performed to sold out houses and five star reviews in the world class Adelaide Fringe Festival in 2022, and a limited season in Canberra.
2022 also saw Sonya perform in the world premiere of 'Silenced' and the Australian premiere of 'The Sweet Science of Bruising' both at Flightpath Theatre. Both shows garnered sold out shows and strong reviews.
Leading theatre roles include: WPC Parker/Hilary Creek (The Angry Brigade) Ivy Weston (August:Osage County), Titania (A Midsummer Night's Dream), Catherine Winslow (The Winslow Boy), Lady Macbeth (Macbeth), The Bride (Blood Wedding), Anna (Closer) and Annie (Wolfboy).
Sonya's love for screen performance has found an outlet through a broad range of short film projects and several feature films including The Walkers and Jitters - both in final development - and the sci-fi thriller Ektopos.
2019 brought a new challenge; producing her first short film - Vector. A short sci-fi film with a strong female voice. Vector is slated for release in 2022.
She helped create and was the host of Australia's largest online comic book review show Kapow: Comics, Cartoons & Collectables.
Sonya is proud to be a part of such a vibrant and enduring industry, especially in shows highlighting female voices.
For full CV and more information, please visit Showcast and IMDb
Reviews:
In Their Footsteps - Jeanne 'Sam' Christie
"Sonya Kerr’s portrayal of Donut Dolly Jeanne “Sam” Christie is complex, with her buoyant and genial nature masking a deeply buried psychological hurt. Her role as a Donut Dolly was to chat with shell-shocked soldiers to coax them to open up, a role that was traumatising in itself and you have to wonder whether in later life she used that robust cheerfulness as a coping mechanism." - Stage Whispers
The Sweet Science of Bruising - Anna Lamb
"...Kerr’s heartbreaking narrative...gives the show its heart, the show can be sold on their performances alone." - Theatre Thoughts
August: Osage County - Ivy Weston
"The seemingly still single Ivy is presented with more of a resignation by Kerr as Ivy has been the only one of her siblings to remain in close contact with their parents, putting up with Violet's insults and verbal abuse but her simmering resentment and desire for freedom is presented with a wonderful display of confidence and courage along with hurt at the revelations that come out." - Broadway World
"Kerr gives her character a lightness and secret happiness in the early scenes that translates well into the climax of the play." - Sydney Arts Guide
The Winslow Boy - Catherine Winslow
"Sonya Kerr’s drawing of this character in such a solid straight line through a range of emotion, growth and realisation is rewarding to watch." - Sydney Arts Guide
"Sonya Kerr is strong as Catherine (Kate) Winslow. She has a commanding stage presence and establishes Kate as an intelligent woman of strong convictions who is also warm, compassionate and loyal. Kerr wears her Edwardian costumes with style and is totally at home in the character and the period..." - Stage Whispers
"Sonya Kerr is absolutely delightful as Catherine Winslow, and a pure joy to watch moving around the stage.....It’s a great performance, and a real joy watching Kerr bring this much-loved character to life." - Lisa Thatcher
Macbeth - Lady Macbeth
"Sonya Kerr’s was particularly impressive as Lady Macbeth, bringing an elegance to the role that made a lovely contrast to the final moments of her character. Even in madness, she evoked a fiery strength and beauty that stole the stage."
