Carole Banks - Carole loves being a cast member of Bella Voce Cabaret. A graduate from Wells College, NY with a major in music, she went on to receive her Masters of Music Education from Ithaca College, NY.  An active performer, she was last seen in Theatre Jacksonville’s production of "Secrets Every Smart Traveler Should Know" and "Cinderella" at the Alhambra Dinner Theatre where she played the role of the Queen.  Originally from the New York City area, past roles in Update NY include Frau Schraeder in "The Sound Of Music", Tzeitel in "Fiddler on the Roof", the stewardess in "Company" as well as roles in "Fiorello", "Jacques Brel Is Alive and Living in Paris", "From Berlin to Broadway", "Godspell" and the revue "By Strouse".  Other shows include "Camelot", "HMS Pinafore", and "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum", and "George M" where she was Music Director.  Also a member of the Jacksonville Symphony

Chorus, she’s appeared in "Madame Butterfly" in the role of the Cousin,a Cigarette Girl and Smuggler in "Carmen", as well as a townsperson in "La Boheme", "Tosca" and "Don Giovanni". In Jacksonville, Carole has performed as a soloist with The River City Band and for City Council Installations. A highlight was performing the National Anthem for a NFL Jacksonville Jaguars home game.

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