Áine McKenna
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I'm a professional Actor, Singer, MC, and Beatboxer with years of experience working across the United States and Abroad. I have an enormous passion for this craft and its future, and the opportunity to return to working in the Seattle theatre community thrills me. I'm looking forward to reintroducing myself to the theatre companies, film studios, and agencies attending the UGA's and I hope we can collaborate together in the future. Thank you!
Hey! My name is Jayvon Davis and I'm an actor born and raised in Seattle, Washington. I've been acting for just under six years and majority of my experience is in film. My hope with this application is that I can begin to cross the bridge over into theater more and more in the coming years. My interest in branching more into theater stems from the energy and size of performances that come to life when on stage. Also, the longevity that exists with characters that you play in theater (which doesn't necessarily exist in the "stop and start" nature of film.) Additionally, I love traveling, hiking, longboarding , and I'm currently learning French!
Max Lopuszynski
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Max Lopuszynski is a Seattle-based actor and singer who divides his time between theatre, classical music, and voiceover. He’s performed with Bainbridge Performing Arts, Basement Theatrics, Drama Dock, Harlequin Productions, Last Leaf Touring Children’s Theatre, Reboot Theatre Company, Seattle Musical Theatre, SecondStory Repertory, Tacoma Musical Playhouse, Vashon Opera, Vashon Repertory Theatre, Vespertine Opera Theatre, and more. Select roles in the musical theatre/play canons include The Beadle (Sweeney Todd), Margaret Mead (Hair), Franz/Dennis (Sunday in the Park with George), Karl the Giant (Big Fish), Ernst Ludwig (Cabaret), Eddie/Dr. Scott (The Rocky Horror Show), Quartet (The Music Man), Frederick Fellowes (Frayn’s Noises Off), Hunter ([title of show]), and Mellersh Wilton (Barber's Enchanted April – 2016 Irene Ryan nominee), Chief Magruder (Anyone Can Whistle). He also works as a voice actor for Winking Kat Books. He studied acting at Bellevue College.
A Detroit-area native, Amy learned to sing and dance listening to Motown hits and other 60s & 70s tunes blaring from her kitchen radio. Today, acting in films, commercials, and stage productions keeps her busy! Most recently she was featured in the Uncertain Detective web series; onstage in the Wizard of Oz (singer/dancer), and in a commercial for Viking River Cruises in Europe. Her favorite stage roles: as a siren in the Seattle Rep’s production of The Odyssey; Grandma Addams in the Addams Family musical, and as Rose in the Fairhaven Summer Repertory Theatre production of The Children. She’s currently producing and directing her second documentary film called Dolphin Talker. Her first film “Visceral: transforming trauma through theatre,” available at www.capacity4good.com.
Richard Arum is a Seattle based actor, director, filmmaker, and educator. He spent 15 years in the Boston area performing in theater, film, television, commercials, and industrial videos. He was seen on many local stages, including The Huntington Theater Company, Gloucester Stage Company, Publick Theater, Stoneham Theater (now the Greater Boston Theater Company), Boston Playwrights’ Theater, Zeitgeist Stage, and Company One, as well as the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland. He also appeared opposite Kevin James in the film Here Comes the Boom.
Since relocating to Seattle, Richard has continued to perform on both stage and screen. He was nominated for a Gregory Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor for his role in Book-It Repertory Theater’s epic production of The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay. He has directed several productions for Studio 4 Seattle, as well as producing and directing the short film So I Was Wondering…, which appeared in seven film festivals across the country, and earned him a “Special Recognition for Directing” from the San Francisco Shorts Film Festival.
He received his BA in Theater Arts from Clark University, and studied Theater Education at Emerson College. He was inducted into the Warner Theater Hall of Fame in Torrington, CT, and he is a proud member of both Actors’ Equity Association and SAG-AFTRA.
Carrie Schnelker
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I'm happiest on a stage, whether performing classical or contemporary plays, comedy or tragedy. I've played princes, dukes and servants, mothers, grandmothers and kooks, and even a serial killer! Some of my favorite roles have been Wanda in Durang's Wanda's Visit, Mrs. Alving in Ghosts, and Malvolio in Twelfth Night. And when I'm not on a stage, I'm busy with my spouse, friends, dog and garden.
Kristin Alexander
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As a young girl, my mother sometimes called me "Sarah." While Mom was undoubtedly poking fun at my dramatic flair — the nickname was a nod to actress Sarah Bernhardt — it's possible she also had a premonition. I began performing in plays shortly thereafter.
I made a renewed commitment to acting as an adult, graduating with Commendation Honors from the Master of Arts in Acting course at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in the heart of England. Additional training includes undergraduate studies at Western Washington University, a Shakespeare and classical intensive at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, master classes at Seattle's Freehold Theater and workshops in Seattle and the U.K.
Additionally, I served on Freehold Theatre’s board of trustees for five years.
I'm a professional Actor and Stage Technician with 15 years of experience in the field. I've studied stage combat and performance at Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY as well as abroad at their Theater Performance school in London, England. I'm also a member of IATSE Local 15, and spent 5 years as an actor, writer, director and member of the board at Theater Artists Olympia, a collective community theater organization in Olympia, WA.
I live in Seattle and I am a tour operator. I spend a lot of time in the Northwest nature hiking and touring with tourists. I love acting as well and I have done some acting in film and theatre in Europe mainly. I was born and raised in Denmark and travelled much before I got married and had kids. I am interested in spending more time in theater and film now when my children are older and I have a flexible schedule.
Robyn Le
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I am a 21 year old cisgender white woman. I understand that my identity comes with a enabling privilege. As an actor, I crave spotlight and opportunity and new experiences, but as a human I try to constantly carry an awareness of providing space for more diverse voices and people in our acting arena.
I am a third year drama performance major at the University of Washington. I am very dedicated to my craft and give everything I have to projects I commit myself to. I consider myself a very hardworking, but playful individual who works towards a happy balance between productivity and meandering. I have been acting in the world for 10 plus years now, mostly live interactive theater. I would like to explore more film opportunities and explore more local classes in the area. I am a student at heart and crave knowledge and learning about other people and myself and acting.
Stefanie Van Rafelghem
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Stefanie MeiFang Van Rafelghem is thrilled to be sharing her work with you via the UGA digital submission! Previous credits include Rosie in Cabaret (TMP), Jack's Mother in Into the Woods (ACP), Marta Dunhill in Thumbs (RCT), Spot Conlon in Newsies (KFT), and Ensemble in The Wizard of Oz (TLT), Matilda (BPA), The Sound of Music (KPC), Hair (RCT), and The Producers (SMT). Special thanks to my friends, family, and many incredible teachers for your love and support!
Abhay Sawhney
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Jessica Hamilton
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Jessica is a 25 year old passionate actor, singer, dancer of the PNW area. She earned her BFA in Musical Theatre from Central Washington University, and has since worked both locally within the Seattle area, and also in the greater Pacific Northwest areas such as Idaho and beyond. Some of her most recent credits include Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Icicle Creek Centre for the Arts, Missoula Children's Theatre, Tacoma Musical Playhouse and more.
She has a strong background and training in dance and voice, with over 7 years in Tap, 6 years in Jazz and Musical Theatre styles, basic trainings in Ballet and Lyrical, and 6 years of vocal training. She is a mezzo soprano, with an excellent contemporary belt.
When she is not onstage, Jessica loves working in youth theatre as a teaching artist and has worked leading classes and camps with age groups ranging from pre-k to high school. She has found such joy and passion finding ways to be involved in youth theatre education and theatre for young audiences. She absolutely loves the collaborative nature of theatre and adores meeting and working with new people to create new stories that cause audiences think, feel and reflect.
Emma Murphy
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Alia Thomaier
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Hello! My name is Liam Edward Allen. I’m an equity actor with a BFA in Musical Theater from the University of Michigan with a passion for new works and stories that get at the core of what makes us all human. I moved to LA after college and during the pandemic stepped away from acting to pursue a management/executive position with a cafe/bar hybrid my best childhood friend and I got the opportunity to run together. It was a wild and educational experience, but as the years went on I felt more and more guttural longing for the opportunity to engage with my craft! Since the new year I have been diving headfirst back into the theater wherever I can find an opening. I joined AEA in January and have enjoyed getting to reacquaint with old connections and form new ones through auditioning these past few months. After much consideration , my partner and I are looking to move to the Seattle area in pursuit of a life more connected to the earth! As soon as we finalized this decision I joined TPS and began to look for any and all opportunities to find work in my soon to be home. In my free time I write songs, fiction, and poetry, and even stream competitive video games on twitch. I’m excited to start a new life in the PNW and appreciate the opportunity to submit this digital audition for consideration by many of the wonderful organizations that call the area home. Thank you for this opportunity! Looking forward to meeting and forming relationships with many of you, as both a collaborator and a patron. 🙂
Chelsey Sheppard
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Liz Conlon
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My name is Elizabeth Conlon. I am 18 years old located Fall City, Washington. I am a hard worker with a positive attitude. I approach every opportunity with a growth mindset and I am a believer in collaboration. I have training in acting, singing, and dancing and I am always looking for new opportunities!