THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, August 7, 1996 TAG: 9608060138
SECTION: VIRGINIA BEACH BEACON PAGE: 03 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Close-Up
LENGTH: 60 lines
You might not want to sit next to Marnie Klar at a musical.
She sings along. Softly, but sometimes loud enough to get funny looks from other audience members.
Singing is something Klar does a lot. Acting, too. The Cox High School graduate and University of Miami musical theater major has been interested in the stage all her life.
Her goal is to become a successful actress on Broadway. ``I might have to make it on television,'' she said, ``but if I have my choice, I'll do it live.''
Named this year's Miss Portsmouth Seawall, Klar gave local audiences and those in the Miss Virginia Pageant in Roanoke (where she placed fourth runner-up) a sample of her talent last month when she crooned a show tune - loud enough for everyone to hear.
Full name: Marnie Shana Klar.
Hometown: Virginia Beach.
What brought you to the Beach? My mother is from here, and my father thought it would be the perfect place to start his orthodontic practice.
Birthdate: Sept. 3, 1975.
Occupation: Student, a senior at University of Miami.
Marital status: Single.
What is your idea of a perfect day off? Relaxing with family and or friends.
Last smart thing you did: Decided to teach summer acting class to kids for the Hurrah Players.
Last dumb thing you did: Accepted a role in a play without researching it.
Favorite meal: My mother's Chinese chicken.
Favorite movies: ``Mary Poppins,'' ``The Princess Bride'' and most recently ``Independence Day.''
Favorite song: ``I Still Believe,'' from ``Miss Saigon.''
Last book read: ``13 by Shanley,'' collected plays by John Patrick Shanley.
Hobbies: Singing, sports, reading.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? My confidence, because in the entertainment field, I would be lost due to all of the competition.
Secret vice: If I tell you, then I'll have to kill you.
Favorite restaurant: Coastal Grill in Great Neck.
Your favorite night on the town: Dinner and a movie or a club.
Favorite TV shows: ``NYPD Blue,'' ``ER.''
Favorite sport: Basketball.
Last vacation: Community mission to Israel with my family.
Pets: Golden retriever named Sadie.
Worst job: I haven't had one yet. Every job that I've had has been a tremendous learning experience.
Of what achievements are you most proud? Getting to where I am today, the close bonds that I have formed with my family, and my education.
What would you like as your epitaph? Daughter, sister (hopefully wife) and friend who did everything to the best of her abilities and was able to make a difference in people's lives. ILLUSTRATION: Staff photo by MARK MITCHELL by CNB