Cynthia Farbman Harris (USA) – Actor, Singer, Lawyer

Cynthia has appeared in many roles in and around Charlotte in both theater and opera, including Oliva Lago in Sex with Strangers, Maryann in Constellations, Dr. Emma Brookner in The Normal Heart, Margie Walsh in Good People, and Dr. Katherine Brandt in 33 Variations. Cynthia received her undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina Greensboro with a BFA in acting and directing.

Cynthia’s other theater credits include Fosca in Stephen Sondheim’s Passion and Merteuil in Les Liaisons Dangerous, Maria Callas in Master Class, Mrs. Kendall in The Elephant Man, and Dr. Martha Livingstone in Agnes of God with Carolina Actors Studio Theatre for which she won Best Actress in a Drama from the Metrolina Theatre Association. Cynthia has performed as soprano soloist for the Charlotte Civic Orchestra, Union County Symphony, and the Charlotte Music Club Chamber Orchestra. Cynthia’s opera credits include Gilda in Rigoletto, The Queen of the Night in The Magic Flute, Countess Almaviva in The Marriage of Figaro, and Sylva in The Gypsy Princess.

Finally, Cynthia would like to thank her husband, Michael Harris, for his never-ending wisdom, love, and support and her son, Jack, for giving her the best role of all.

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