Biography
Lisa Marie is from Winter Garden, FL. Yep, born and raised there. It's just west of Orlando, for those of you who don't know. Her very first play was "Lil' Abner" in which she played Mammy Yokum. Lucy in "You're A Good man Charlie Brown" was a favorite, which she revisited once in the professional theatre world.
She holds a B.F. A. in Acting from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio where she received training in acting, dance, and voice. Favorite roles from her time at WSU include Bella in "Lost in Yonkers" and Perdita in "A Winter's Tale."
Lisa earned her Equity card as an apprentice at The Barn Theatre in Augusta, Michigan. Lisa began earning her way toward her Equity Card by working at The Victoria Theatre in Dayton for The Human Race Theatre Co. She got her Equity Card after her second summer as an apprentice at The Barn Theatre. From there, she moved on to New York City and has been an active part of the theatre community ever since. Lisa Marie returned to The Barn as a member of The Barn Theatre Resident Equity Company for the 2007 Season and is back for more.
She returns for the 2009 Barn season after wrapping up the run of "Mamma Mia" in Las Vegas,
where she played the character of Lisa, the bridesmaid, and also u/s
and performed the role of Sophie, the ingenue bride to be. This season at The Barn, she has played the role of the Narrator in "Joseph..." and directed their production of "The Full Monty." Catch her in the upcoming Woody Allen farce, "Don't Drink The Water" next! July 14-26.
Lisa Marie married fellow Barnie, Eric Petersen, on October 20, 2007 after meeting at The Barn during their apprenticeships. 
Lisa thanks God, Eric, and her entire family, Mom, Dad, Trey, Granddad, Gradmom, Grandpa, Grandma, Uncles, Aunts, and cousins for always being supportive and loving. I love you guys more than the flowers on Blueberry Hill.
If you would like to send a personal note to Lisa Marie please email her at lisa.morabito@gmail.com