Photo Gallery: Theatre, TV/Film, Velvet Chain
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Theatre
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Erika Amato as "Jodi" (AKA Frankie Avalon) Rebecca Jo Lightfoot as "Karla" in THE BIKINIS at Winter Park Playhouse in Winter Park, FL (2025)
The Bikinis
Erika Amato as "Jodi" (AKA Elvis in a goofy surf movie) with the cast of THE BIKINIS at Winter Park Playhouse in Winter Park, FL (2025)
The Bikinis
Erika Amato as "Jodi" in THE BIKINIS at Winter Park Playhouse in Winter Park FL (2025)
The Bikinis
Erika Amato as "Jodi" and Tonya Phillips Staples as "Barbara" in THE BIKINIS at Winter Park Playhouse in Winter Park FL (2025)
The Bikinis
Erika Amato as "Jodi" with the fab cast of THE BIKINIS at Winter Park Playhouse in Winter Park, FL (2025)
The Bikinis
Erika Amato as "Nan" with members of the ensemble in the world-premiere musical SUMMER STOCK at Goodspeed Musicals in East Haddam, CT (2023)
Summer Stock/Get Happy
Erika Amato as "Nan" in the world-premiere musical SUMMER STOCK, starring Corbin Bleu and Danielle Wade at Goodspeed Musicals in CT (2023)
Summer Stock/Get Happy
Erika Amato as "Nan" in the world-premiere musical SUMMER STOCK, starring Corbin Bleu and Danielle Wade at Goodspeed Musicals in CT (2023)
Summer Stock/Get Happy
Erika Amato as "Dorothy Brock" in 42ND STREET at Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach, FL (2023)
42nd Street
Erika Amato as "Dorothy Brock" with the company in 42ND STREET at Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach, FL (2023)
42nd Street
Erika Amato as "Dorothy Brock" and Bryan Thomas Hunt as "Billy Lawlor" in 42ND STREET at Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach, FL (2023)
42nd Street
Erika Amato as "Dorothy Brock" in 42ND STREET at Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach, FL (2023)
42nd Street
Erika Amato as "Dorothy Brock" in 42ND STREET at Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach, FL (2023)
42nd Street
Erika Amato as "Dorothy Brock" and Rachel Hafell as "Peggy Sawyer" in 42ND STREET at Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach, FL (2023)
42nd Street
Erika Amato as "Madame Baurel" with the cast of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS at the Argyle Theatre in Babylon, NY (2022)
An American In Paris
Erika Amato as "Madame Baurel" and Max Kuenzer as "Henri Baurel" in AN AMERICAN IN PARIS at the Argyle Theatre in Babylon, NY (2022)
An American In Paris
Erika Amato as "Æmilia" and Lance Roberts as "Ægeon" in THE COMEDY OF ERRORS at Boomerang Theatre Company in NYC (2021)
The Comedy of Errors
Erika as "Æmilia" in THE COMEDY OF ERRORS at Boomerang Theatre Company in NYC (2021)
The Comedy of Errors
Erika as "Æmilia" in THE COMEDY OF ERRORS at Boomerang Theatre Company in NYC (2021)
The Comedy of Errors
Erika as "Æmilia" in THE COMEDY OF ERRORS at Boomerang Theatre Company in NYC (2021)
The Comedy of Errors
M. Baurel (Ian Knauer), Mme. Baurel (Erika Amato), and Henri (Jonathan Young) in AN AMERICAN IN PARIS at Westchester Broadway Theatre (2019)
An American in Paris
Erika Amato as "Madame" and Rebecca Brudner as "Cinderella" in R+H's CINDERELLA (revival version) at Tuacahn (2018)
R+H's Cinderella
Erika Amato as "Madame" with the company in R+H's CINDERELLA (revival version) at Tuacahn (2018)
R+H's Cinderella
Erika Amato as "Madame," Abby Gershuny as "Charlotte," and Sara Gallo as "Gabrielle" in R+H's CINDERELLA (revival version) at Tuacahn (2018)
R+H's Cinderella
Erika playing a Russian Henchman in MATILDA at Tuacahn (2018)
Matilda
Erika as Ensemble in THE PRINCE OF EGYPT at Tuacahn (2018)
The Prince of Egypt
Erika Amato as "Lady Fanny Dashwood" in THE GRUESOMELY MERRY ADVENTURES OF NELL DASH, Off-Broadway (2017)
Nell Dash
"Marion Froude" (Erika Amato) and "Leander Nolan" (Tom Byrn) in BIOGRAPHY at East Lynne Theater Company (2016)
Biography
"Mrs. Winthrop" (Erika Amato) and "Mary" (Bailey Ryon) in THE SECRET GARDEN at the Arden Theatre Co. (2016)
The Secret Garden
"Hysterium" (Michael Ursua) and "Domina" (Erika Amato) in FORUM at the Wick Theatre (2015)
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum
"Ginger Rogers" (Darien Crago) and "Lela Rogers" (Erika Amato) in BACKWARDS IN HIGH HEELS at Westchester Broadway Theatre (2015)
Backwards in High Heels
Erika Amato as "The Witch" with Caroline Bateson as "Rapunzel" in INTO THE WOODS at Ocean State Theatre Co. (2015)
Into The Woods
Erika Amato as "The Witch" with the company of INTO THE WOODS at Ocean State Theatre Co. (2015)
Into The Woods
Erika Amato as "The Witch" in INTO THE WOODS at Ocean State Theatre Co. (2015)
Into The Woods
Erika Amato as "Miss Wilde" alongside Derek Carley and Lawrence E Street, with Jillian Mueller as "Alex" - 1st National Tour (2013/2014)
Flashdance - The Musical
Erika Amato as "Ninetta Eames" in the World Premiere of JACK LONDON - SEX, LOVE & REVOLUTION at the Int'l Fringe Festival, NYC (2013)
Jack London - Sex, Love & Revolution
Erika Amato as "Dolly Tate" in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN at the Fireside Theatre in Ft Atkinson, WI (2013)
Annie Get Your Gun
"Velma Von Tussle" (Erika Amato) and her daughter "Amber" (Summerisa Bell Stevens" in HAIRPSRAY at Tuacahn in Ivins, UT (2012)
Hairspray
"Apple Seller" (JP Sarro), Princess Jasmine (Haley Carlucci) and "Beggar Woman" (Erika Amato) in ALADDIN at Tuacahn in Ivins, UT (2012)
Aladdin
Erika as "Harriet" in COLE PORTER'S PARIS Off-Broadway at the Medicine Show Theatre, NYC (2011)
Cole Porter's Paris
"Cleopatra" (Erika Amato) and "Julius Caesar" (Bruce Sabath) in THE SPHINX WINX, Off-Broadway at the Beckett Theatre, NYC (2011)
The Sphinx Winx
Erika as "Cruella De Vil" in the VILLAINS' VICTORY PARTY at Disneyland in Anaheim, CA (2010)
Villains' Victory Party
Erika as the "Fairy Godmother" in CINDERELLA at the Fireside Theatre in Ft Atkinson, WI (2010)
Cinderella
"Jacob Schumann" (Stuart Zagnit) and "Berta Pluhar" (Erika Amato) in SIGNS OF LIFE, Off-Broadway - Marjorie S Deane Little Theatre (2010)
Signs of Life
Erika as "Elsa Schraeder" (AKA the Baroness) with Gary Lindemann as "Capt. Von Trapp" in THE SOUND OF MUSIC at the Fireside Theatre (2009)
The Sound of Music
Erika as "Miss Jones" in HOW TO SUCCEED... at the Fireside Theatre (2008)
How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying
"Hesione" (Erika Amato) and "Leonide" (Abby Baum) Off-Off-Broadway at Astoria Performing Arts Center (2008)
Triumph of Love
"Phil" (Mishi Schuller), "Judy" (Rayne Marcus), "Betty" (Erika Amato), and "Bob" (John Racca) in WHITE CHRISTMAS at Welk Resort Theatre 2007
White Christmas
Erika voicing the role of the "Bad Fairy" for Deaf actress Deanne Bray in SLEEPING BEAUTY WAKES at the Kirk Douglas Theatre (2007)
Sleeping Beauty Wakes
Erika as "Reno Sweeney" in ANYTHING GOES at the Candlelight Pavilion Dinner Theatre (2006)
Anything Goes
Erika as "Script Girl" in SUNSET BOULEVARD, flanked by two gladiators - backstage at the Hollywood Bowl (2006)
Sunset Boulevard
Princess Jasmine with Erika as "Lady Lillian" in the Disney Princess Fantasy Faire (2006)
Disney Princess Fantasy Faire
"Dorothy Brock" (Erika Amato) and "Julian Marsh" (Andrew Husmann) in 42ND STREET at the Welk Resort Theatre (2005)
42nd Street
Erika as "Cherry Jourdel" in the World Premiere revival of PAINT YOUR WAGON at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles (2004/2005)
Paint Your Wagon
"Hippolyte" (Erika Amato) and "Mascarille" (Steven Einspahr) in THE BUNGLER at West Coast Ensemble (2004)
The Bungler
Erika as the "Evil Queen" in SNOW WHITE - AN ENCHANTING MUSICAL at Disneyland (2004 - 2006)
Snow White - An Enchanting Musical
Erika as "Fay Templeton" in GEORGE M! at Fullerton Civic Light Opera (2004)
George M!
"Wallis Simpson" (Erika Amato) and "Lancelot" (Mark W Smith) in MADLY, IN LOVE at the Odyssey Theatre (2003)
Madly, In Love
Erika as "Hodel" in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Starlight San Diego Theatre (2003)
Fiddler on the Roof
Erika (as "Yvonne") and the full company of SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at West Coast Ensemble (2003)
Sunday in the Park with George
Erika as "Maria" in THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Saddleback Civic Light Opera (2002)
The Sound Of Music
Erika as "Luisa" with the full company of NINE at the Chance Theater (2002)
Nine
Erika as part of the "Wench Trio" with Eric Martsolf, Rana Davis, and Eden Espinosa in KNIGHT LIFE at Music Theatre Santa Barbara (2002)
Knight Life
Film/TV
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"White Sales Lady" in RAISING KANAN (2021)
"Dara Cullen" in SILENT PARTNER (2021)
"Research Scientist" in THE GOD COMMITTEE (2021)
"Robin Mayfield" in 1 OUT OF 30 (2019)
"Robin Mayfield" in 1 OUT OF 30 (2019)
"Arguing Lady" in THE HALF OF IT (2020)
"The Maid" in PERSONA (2013)
"The Maid" in PERSONA (2013)
"The Maid" in PERSONA (2013)
"Mother" in HATS IN THE AIR (2013)
"Mother" in HATS IN THE AIR (2013)
"Mother" in HATS IN THE AIR (2013)
"Mother" in HATS IN THE AIR (2013)
"Marie" in FRIENDS AND STRANGERS (2011)
"Marie" in FRIENDS AND STRANGERS (2011)
"Paramedic 2" in MISSION: ROMANCE (2007)
"Jula Diva" in A COUPLE OF DAYS AND NIGHTS (2005)
"Jula Diva" in A COUPLE OF DAYS AND NIGHTS (2005)
"Jula Diva" in A COUPLE OF DAYS AND NIGHTS (2005)
Self (Velvet Chain) on BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER (1997)
Self (Velvet Chain) on BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER (1997)
Self (Velvet Chain) on BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER (1997)
"Lt. Anna Guri" on QUANTUM LEAP (1992)
"Lt. Anna Guri" on QUANTUM LEAP (1992)
"Lt. Anna Guri" on QUANTUM LEAP (1992)
Velvet Chain
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Erika Amato and Jeff Stacy
Velvet Chain at the Key Club
Erika Amato
Velvet Chain at Billboard Live
Erika Amato and Jeff Stacy (Calamusa)
Velvet Chain at the Troubadour
Erika Amato
Velvet Chain at the Key Club
Erika Amato
Velvet Chain at the Temple Bar
Erika Amato
Velvet Chain at the Troubadour
Arif Hodzic, Brian Reardon (LaFontaine), Dan Wistrom, Jeff Stacy (Calamusa)
Velvet Chain at the Key Club
Erika Amato and Jeff Stacy (Calamusa)
Velvet Chain at the Key Club
Erika Amato and Jeff Stacy (Calamusa)
Velvet Chain at the Key Club
Velvet Chain at the Key Club
Erika Amato
Velvet Chain at the Temple Bar
Tom Calzini, Erika Amato, Jeff Stacy (Calamusa)
Velvet Chain at Borders
Erika Amato and Jeff Stacy (Calamusa)
Velvet Chain at the Key Club
Jeff Stacy (Calamusa) and Erika Amato
Velvet Chain at Atlas
Erika Amato
Velvet Chain at the Key Club
Erika Amato and Jeff Stacy (Calamusa)
Velvet Chain at Atlas
Jeff Stacy (Calamusa), Sarah Josephs, Erika Amato
Velvet Chain at Atlas
L-R: Craig Van Sant, Jeff Stacy (AKA Jeffrey Calamusa), Erika Amato, Sarah Josephs, Tom Calzini
Original Velvet Chain Lineup