Cheryl Thompson-Merrill

Cheryl is delighted to be playing in the pit at Theater in the Grove. Growing up in Forest Grove she remembers looking into the pit and dreaming of the day she could play in a musical. A flutist for more than 30 years, she has now played in over 20 musicals in community theater and high school productions including Theater in the Grove’s Legally Blonde and last summer’s youth production of Little Mermaid. A believer in life-long learning, she is currently studying saxophone, clarinet and flute. Cheryl is a member of the Portland Wind Symphony, a frequent sub for the Tualatin Valley Symphony, the Oregon Sinfonietta and is currently subbing for the Jewish Community Orchestra. She also enjoys playing in small ensembles. She is currently a Board member of the Greater Portland Flute Society and the Portland Wind Symphony. When not practicing she enjoys hiking, kayaking, biking, going to the jazz clubs and exploring the food scene in Portland.