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Acting Fellow for Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, adapted by Erin Riley, as well as King Lear (2025) and The Comedy of Errors (2025).
Hermione, Winter’s Tale (University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown); One-Woman Show, The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe (University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown); Juliet, Measure for Measure; Celia, As You Like It (Band of Brothers Shakespeare Company); Banquo/Doctor, Macbeth(University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown)
Theatre Arts Honors Award 2024 (UPJ)
Garbarino Family Theatre Award
B.S. Marketing & B.A. Theatre Arts (University of Pittsburgh)
Current MLitt & MFA Shakespeare & Performance Student at Mary Baldwin University
Website: www.LarisaWest.com
Instagram: @Larisa.M.West
How far would you go for love - and would your best friend forgive you? In The Two Gentlemen of Verona, friendship collides with romance in a fast-paced tale of loyalty, love, and the foolish choices we make along the way.
Fall into the rush of first love in the early 2000s with Romeo and Juliet—Shakespeare’s iconic story of passion, defiance, and connection that can’t be stopped. When two young hearts find each other at the turn of a new millennium in a world built on hate, they risk everything to hold on to what feels true.
As two sets of twins unknowingly cross paths, chaos and confusion erupt in this fast-paced farce, making it a must-see for fans of comedy and Shakespeare alike. Laugh out loud at Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors at the Blackfriars Playhouse, where mistaken identities, slapstick humor, and a heartwarming family reunion take center stage.
Watch as family ties unravel and power takes a dark turn in Shakespeare’s King Lear at the Blackfriars Playhouse. When Lear’s decision to divide his kingdom spirals into betrayal and madness, father and daughters are pitted against each other in a story of loyalty, loss, and redemption. This gripping tragedy will leave you reflecting on the fragile bonds that hold families together.
Discover the heartwarming journey of the March sisters at the Blackfriars Playhouse, where family, love, and dreams are tested in the backdrop of Civil War-era America. In this fresh adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women, follow Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy as they grow together, face life’s challenges, and celebrate the unbreakable bonds of family. Whether you're new to the story or a longtime fan, this production will remind you of the power of family to shape who we are.