Biography
Marcia Pharr Thomas (pronounced Mar-see-a) Songtress, Actress, and Recording Artist, has a tremendously fascinating style and personality. She is the daughter of the former Presiding Elder of Long Island, the late great Rev. Dr. David Pharr, and Pauline Pharr. Marcia is a graduate of Elizabeth City State University, and has done post-graduate studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Her entertainment background include membership in the Gospel Ambassadors, lead vocalist for the Poughkeepsie Transit Authority Band, Touch, and the "BiLlee T Band". Marcia recorded Happy Music produced by Patrick Adams; her singles "Cheer Up" and "I’ll Be The One", were produced by Luther Ingram. Her professional experiences include performing at the Copacabana, Cotton Club, Cami Hall, Mikells, Smalls Paradise, Jewels, The Silver Lining, and various other clubs throughout New York and the tri-state area. Marcia traveled throughout Europe as a vocalist. She had the opportunity to sing and act in the play "The New Neighbors" and opened shows for Guitar Crusher (the BB King of Europe). Marcia has also traveled to Guyana, South America, ministering for the President and Vice President of that country., She has appeared on Cable television on The Richard Rofman Show, The Alex Alexander Show, and on television (TBN) in Poughkeepsie, New York. Her movie debut "MAYA", was shown at the Venice Film Festival and various other festivals throughout Europe. MAYA was produced by Berta Dominguez Salkind (wife of Superman genius, Alexander Salkind) and premiered at the Eastside Cinema in New York City. Her most recent performances have included 2007 "Tribute to Black Entertainment" at the new Elmont Library in Elmont, New York, 2007 celebration of Black History at Glen Cove Senior Center in Glen Cove, New York, the September 2006 Grand Opening of the Elmont Library, the 2006 Induction Ceremony of Hempstead New York Town Supervisor, Kate Murray, 2006 dedication of Rosa Parks Center in Roosevelt, New York, A. Holley Patterson Nursing Home, Mayfair Nursing Home, Freddie Scott’s (Mr. Hey Girl) 70th Birthday celebration, McGuire Theater at Suny College (also acted as Mistress of Ceremonies), Hebrew Home for the Aged in Riverdale, New York, Samantha’s Little Bit of Heaven in East Northport, New York, The Bristol Assisted Living Complex, in East Meadow, New York, and the Nassau Coliseum Festival of the Trees Celebration in Uniondale, New York.
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