
AnnaLeesa Sawyer
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Pronouns: They/Them Height: 5’10” Hair: Brown Eyes: Blue
Film
Title | Role | Production / Director |
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Sew Lucky | Lead | Frumble Films / Dir. Hannah Pederson |
Divine Purpose | Supporting | MCC and Skills USA |
Alter Ego Pilot | Extra | Alter Ego |
Theater
Production | Role | Theatre / Director |
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Perfect Arrangement | Norma Baxter | UNL Theatrix / Dir. Trace Harre |
The Inflexible Heart (Antigone) | Chorus | Shoestring Theatre / Dir. Kate Stacy |
A Midsummer Night’s Dream | Peter Quince | CECP Theatre / Dir. Tara Hedberg |
The Crucible | Ann Putnam | Westside Theatre / Dir. Jeremy Stoll |
She Kills Monsters | Vera | Westside Theatre / Dir. Jeremy Stoll |
Big Fish | Ensemble | Nebraska Repertory Theatre / Dir. Ann Marie Pollard |
Sweeney Todd | Ensemble | Lincoln Community Theatre / Dir. Ann Marie Pollard |
Training & Education
BFA in Acting & Vocal Music Minor
Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Core Instructors & Areas of Study
- David Long: Suzuki (3rd Generation), Movement, Acting, Acting for Film
- Ann Marie Pollard: Voice & Speech, Accents, Voice-Over
- Rafael Untalan: Acting, Shakespeare, Auditions, Professional Practice
- Ian Borden: Stage Combat, Directing
Study Abroad – Shakespeare’s Globe, London
- Kevin Bennett: Directing
- Salvatore Sorce: Voice
- Yarit Dor: Movement
- Simon Scardfield: Text
- Huw Prall: Historical Dance
Additional Training
- Frantic Assembly Workshops – with Steve Kirkham
Skills
- Vocal: Mezzo Soprano (C3–B5, needs recheck)
- Stage Combat: SAFD Certified in Single Sword, Unarmed, Knife
- Accents/Dialects: Proficient in IPA and multiple dialects
- Performance Styles: Immersive, Devised, Physical Theatre
- Certifications & Licenses: CPR & AED Certified, Driver’s License
- Citizenship: U.S. & Canadian Dual Citizenship, Valid Passport
- Fitness & Movement:
- NSCA Personal Trainer Certification (In Progress)
- Swimming (Advanced), Skiing & Hiking (Intermediate)
- Weight Training, Kayaking, Canoeing (Intermediate)
- Other: Intermediate Sewing Skills
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Gender/Sexuality/Diversity Work and Training
Awards
Achievement in Cinema Performance
Role of Holly in Sew Lucky – Johnny Carson School of Theatre & Film