Ashley (she/her) is a Boston-based actor, playwright, songwriter, and multi-hyphenate theatre artist. Although she currently lives and works on the East Coast, her roots lie in the rocky coasts of Monterey, CA. She earned a B.A. in Theatre (performance concentration) with minors in Songwriting, English, and Writing from Northeastern University ('22). In addition to acting, she is also an avid writer specializing in playwriting and songwriting (with frequent forays into other genres!). A sampling of her plays can be found on New Play Exchange and some of her music, including her most recent self-produced EP entitled "June Gloom," can be found on Bandcamp and Spotify. When not engaging in the above mediums, her creative practice extends to vegan cooking, yoga, gardening, knitting, birdwatching, and dreaming about homesteading.
About Ashley
Artist Statement
I am passionate about uplifting new voices in theatrical spaces and creating work that takes seriously the voices and experiences of young women. I believe that theatre is the most human of the art form, and I aim to use the ephemeral experience of performance to appeal to the universality found in the specificity of storytelling.
I am also extremely passionate about artist wellbeing and the ways in which we can rework current structures to promote a greater sense of community and care for its artists.
PERFORMANCE highlights
THEATRE
THE SONGS WE SING AT FUNERALS (staged reading) | La Mama Galleria (NYC) | Barr Hill Players
Tanya
CHOOSE AND CELEBRATE (staged reading) by Catherine Giorgetti | Moonbox Productions (Boston, MA) | dir. Devon Whitney
Debra
LYRIC FIRST PAGE PLAYWRITING FESTIVAL | Lyric Stage (Boston, MA) | dir. Alex Leondedis, Nikta Sabouri
Actor
DARK MARY by Chris Cavalier (workshop) | Boston Contemporary Theatre (Boston, MA) | dir. Dusko Petkovich
Actor
THE MOM AND THE MOUNTAIN | Boston Theatre Marathon (Boston, MA) | dir. Darren Evans
Marla
HAMLET | Apollinaire Theatre (Chelsea, MA) | dir. Danielle Fauteux Jacques
Gravedigger/Player Musician
ROCKY RELATIONSHIPS by Catherine Giorgetti | Moonbox Productions (Boston, MA) | dir. Katie Anne Clark
Gravel/Ensemble
BUFFERING | Boston Theatre Marathon (Boston, MA) | dir. Sydney Maloney
Aubrey
ROMEO & JULIET | Apollinaire Theatre (Chelsea, MA) | dir. Danielle Fauteux Jacques
Ensemble
SOMETHING I KNOW TO BE TRUE... | Boston Theater Marathon (Boston, MA) | dir. Darren Evans
Final Girl/Ensemble
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM | MPC Theatre Arts (Monterey, CA) | dir. Justin Matthew Gordon
Helena
SWEENEY TODD | Wharf Theatre Co. (Monterey, CA) | dir. Anthony Tringali
Johanna
OLIVER | Pacific Repertory Theatre (Carmel, CA) | dir. Stephen Moorer
Milkmaid/Ensemble
PIRATES OF PENZANCE | Pacific Repertory Theatre (Carmel, CA) | dir. Stephen Moorer
Daughter Ensemble
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
SHE KILLS MONSTERS | Northeastern University Dept. Theatre (Boston, MA) | dir. Darren Evans
Agnes
THE ANTIPODES | Northeastern University Dept. Theatre (Boston, MA) | dir. Jonathan Carr
Dave
LOVE AND INFORMATION | Northeastern University Dept. Theatre (Boston, MA) | dir. Bridget Kathleen O'Leary
Ensemble
SOLID GROUND (staged reading) by Sydney Love | Capstone Festival (Boston, MA) | dir. Sydney Maloney
Lisa
TELEVISION and FILM
INVITATION TO A BONFIRE | AMC
School Girl
SALT IN THE SEA| Lesley University, dir. Sophia Massucco
Eileen (Lead)
STARGAZER | Boston University, dir. Sara Lafever
Aurora (Lead)
QUEEN OF CEDARS | Boston University, dir. Sarah Konopaske
The Queen (Lead)
THE Q&A | Boston University, dir. Jake McMahon
Adelaide (Lead)
OTHER PERFORMANCE
BOSTON TEA PARTY SHIPS & MUSEUMS | Historic Tours of America (Boston, MA) | dir. Kelly Horan, Josiah George
Joanna Thayer (Actor/Historical Interpreter)
251st ANNIVERSARY BOSTON TEA PARTY REENACTMENT | Revolutionary Spaces (Boston, MA) | dir. Matthew Wilding
Margaret Draper
ASSISTANT MANAGER (reading) | Reground Theatre Collective (Boston, MA) | dir. Christina Park
Voice 1/Dion Energy Can
SUMMER THEATRICAL PROGRAMS | Monterey Bay Aquarium (Monterey, CA) | dir. Melissa Kamnikar
Summer Actor (various roles)
SPECIAL SKILLS
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS:
Guitar
Ukulele
Piano
Mandolin (in progress!)
SINGING
Folk, Musical Theatre, Singer-Songwriter Styles
8 Years Combined Choral Experience, including honor choirs
SONGWRITING:
Folk, Singer-Songwriter Styles
STAGE COMBAT EXPERIENCE:
Unarmed Combat Experience
Armed Combat Experience (Longsword, Buckler, Dagger, Foil)
ATHLETICS
Yoga
Running
Softball
Soccer
Kayaking
Hiking
Basic archery
IPA WORK
EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH CHILDREN
Camp Counselor
Babysitting
EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH ANIMALS
Dog-walking
Pet sitting
TOUR GUIDE EXPERIENCE
Massachusetts State House
Boston History Company (Freedom Trail)
Bston Tea Party Ships and Museum
ROW BOAT EXPERIENCE
training
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY - BA THEATRE (performance concentration), minors in SONGWRITING, WRITING, & ENGLISH
ACTING: Jesse Hinson, Marianna Bassham, Antonio Ocampo-Guzman
MOVEMENT: Jesse Hinson
VOICE & SPEECH: Antonio Ocampo-Guzman
SHAKESPEARE: Jesse Hinson
DEVISED THEATRE: Dawn Simmons
MUSICAL THEATRE: Ilyse Robbins
SONGWRITING: Melissa Ferrick, Brian Robison
PLAYWRITING: Melinda Lopez
DIRECTING: Jonathan Carr
BARR HILL PLAYERS - SUMMER FELLOWSHIP (August 2025)
INSTRUCTORS: Trevor Olds (Viewpoints, Meisner, Martial Arts, Wilderness Training), Kat Boorstein (Breathwork, Storytelling)
MICHAEL CHEKHOV ACTORS' STUDIO BOSTON - MEISNER FOUNDATIONAL TRAINING (2024-25)
INSTRUCTOR: Scott Fielding
ACTORS' SHAKESPEARE PROJECT - SHAKESPEARE TRAINING FOR PROFESSIONALS WORKSHOP (Spring 2024)
INSTRUCTOR: Chris Edwards
SHAKESPEARE & COMPANY WEEKEND INTENSIVE (March 2023)
INSTRUCTORS: Sheila Bandyopadhyay, Andrew Borthwick-Leslie
COMPANY ONE - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR ACTORS (Spring 2023)
INSTRUCTORS: Regine Vital, Josh Glenn-Kayden
VOICE LESSONS - SINGING
KRISTEN MURDAUGH (2018-Present)
Technique, Musical Theatre Repertoire
MICHELLE BOULWARE (2014-2018)
Technique, Musical Theatre & Classical Repertoire
OTHER THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE (SELECTED)
DIRECTING
ROCHAMBEAU | Silver Masque Theatre Co. (Boston, MA)
SONGS FROM UNDER THE RIVER (inspired by the poetry of Anis Mojgani) | Northeastern University Directing Showcase
PLAYWRITING
WE ARE THE GIANTS (Full Length) | Unproduced | Written 2023
LITTLE TALKING THINGS (10-Minute) | Silver Masque Theatre Co. (Boston, MA) / PlayMates Podcast (First Kiss Theatre) |
Spring 2022 / December 2024
UPSTAIRS/DOWNSTAIRS (One Act) | Developed in Northeastern University | Written 2021
LITERARY
Fresh Ink Theatre (Boston, MA) | Script Reader | Spring 2025
Moonbox Productions (Boston, MA) | Reader | Spring 2025
SpeakEasy Stage Company (Boston, MA) | Literary Committee | Spring 2020
STAGE MANAGEMENT
THE MORE THE MAN (Workshop) | Fresh Ink Theatre (Boston, MA) | November 2023
Production Stage Manager
SENSITIVE GUYS | Northeastern University Dept. Theatre (Boston, MA) | Spring 2021
Assistant Stage Manager
WARDROBE/PROPS
OVERCOME* | Silver Masque Theatre Co. (Boston, MA) | Spring 2020
Costume Designer
URINETOWN | Northeastern University Dept. Theatre (Boston, MA) | Fall 2019
Costume Build Crew
THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH | Northeastern University Dept. Theatre (Boston, MA) | Fall 2019
Costume Build Crew
THREE SISTERS | Northeastern University Dept. Theatre (Boston, MA) | Spring 2019
Assistant Props Director
HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE | Northeastern University Dept. Theatre (Boston, MA) | Fall 2018
Wardrobe Run Crew
* canceled due to COVID-19
ARTS ADMINISTRATION
American Repertory Theater (Cambridge, MA) | Public Relations Assistant | September 2022-December 2023
SpeakEasy Stage Company (Boston, MA) | Arts Administrative Intern | Spring 2020