Not QUITE born on a stage, Petra’s first performance was a “carry-on” role in Petrushka for Butler University before her first birthday. The real thirst for light and applause started with a break-out role as “baby mouse” in a Princeton Ballet production of The Nutcracker at the age of four. After performing for local regional theater throughout her childhood, Petra moved behind the scenes and to the front of the house, acting as stage manager, choreographer, producer and eventually director while living in southern California. Petra is thrilled to return to the theater scene after a prolonged absence in which she got married, moved around some more, and had some children. Now, practically a local (since 1999), she is happy having fun with her second family (Carolina Improv Company). A homeschooler, card-maker and master organizer, Petra shares her life with her loving husband Richard, their two boys Greg and Simon and assorted furry additions.