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AnnaLeesa Sawyer

Pronouns: They/Them  Height: 5’10”  Hair: Brown  Eyes: Blue


Film

TitleRoleProduction / Director
Sew LuckyLeadFrumble Films / Dir. Hannah Pederson
Divine PurposeSupportingMCC and Skills USA
Alter Ego PilotExtraAlter Ego

 

Theater

ProductionRoleTheatre / Director
Perfect ArrangementNorma BaxterUNL Theatrix / Dir. Trace Harre
The Inflexible Heart (Antigone)ChorusShoestring Theatre / Dir. Kate Stacy
A Midsummer Night’s DreamPeter QuinceCECP Theatre / Dir. Tara Hedberg
The CrucibleAnn PutnamWestside Theatre / Dir. Jeremy Stoll
She Kills MonstersVeraWestside Theatre / Dir. Jeremy Stoll
Big FishEnsembleNebraska Repertory Theatre / Dir. Ann Marie Pollard
Sweeney ToddEnsembleLincoln 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