Ms. Dorn is a resident actor with the esteemed Shakespeare Theater in Washington D.C., where she has had the privilege of portraying a diverse range of iconic roles throughout her illustrious career.
Some of her most notable performances include her portrayal of Emmy in the critically acclaimed production of The Doctor's Dilemma, as well as her captivating performances as the Duchess of York in Richard II, Yvette in Mother Courage and Her Children, Adriana in The Comedy of Errors, Gertrude in Hamlet, Cassandra in Troilus and Cressida, Emilia in Othello, Queen Elizabeth in Richard III, Mistress Page in The Merry Wives of Windsor, Cleopatra in Antony and Cleopatra, and Lady Macbeth in Macbeth.
In addition to her work on stage, Ms. Dorn has also appeared in a number of film and television productions, including The Pelican Brief, Raise the Titanic, The Man Who Wasn't There, and Chances Are. She has also hosted the popular PBS series Working Women.
Ms. Dorn's impressive body of work has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades, including the Helen Hayes Award (Washington D.C. Award for Theater) for her performances in The Visit in 1993 and The Winter's Tale in 1988.
Beyond her work as an actor, Ms. Dorn is also a dedicated instructor and professor. She is an instructor at The Howard University College of Fine Arts and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Maryland's Opera Studio.
Ms. Dorn's educational background is equally impressive, with a BA from Finch College and an MFA from the prestigious Yale School of Drama.
