Recent Happenings!
Incredibly thankful to have worked with these phenomenal organizations and people. Excited to see what is coming next!
The Fisherman & His Wife
Performed as Maura in The Fisherman & His Wife, Adventure Theater's Summer 2023 Professional Production. Described by DC Theater Arts as a "fun, full, and memorable afternoon for the family!" HH Recommended.
Dua: The Monster's Story
Performed as Athena in Theatre Prometheus's in-development production of Dua: The Monster's Story. We premiered at the Kennedy Center Local Theatre Festival, before workshopping Dua again this past November.
Monsters of Seahorse Island
Performed as Hydrillis/Mayor in InterACT Story Theatre's production of The Monsters of Seahorse Island. After a weekend of public performances, we hopped in the company van for a month-long tour & brought this show to schools around the DMV.
Wannabe
Performed as Melody/Barbara Mandrell in JJ Johnson's world-premiere production-Wannabe. Directed by Reginald Richard, and ran at Theatre J from July 12th-21st, 2024. Voted "Best of Fest" in the 2024 Capital Fringe Festival.
Shaw's Shorts
Performed in Washington Stage Guild's production of Shaw's Shorts, as Stage Manager (Interlude at the Playhouse, The Dark Lady (Dark Lady of the Sonnets), and Teresa Driscoll (O'Flaherty VC). HH Recommended. "An entertaining romp...bright and comedic!" - MD Theatre Guide
Meet Leah!
Hello and welcome to my little corner of the Internet! I'm a Jewish, non-union actress based in Washington, DC. and a recent Magna Cum Laude graduate of the University of Maryland-College Park. I love theatre that tells stories of humanity. I love theatre that draws us together. Theatre that creates community. Most importantly, theatre that brings us some much-needed happiness. And as an artist and a person, I strive to be that happiness.
In addition to my career as a performer, I currently work in arts administration & casting at The John F. Kennedy Center and as a Teaching Assistant at Imagination Stage. Additional skills and experience in social media marketing, content creation, and creative/analytical writing. I bring boundless energy, optimism and dedication to any establishment or performance I represent! Excited to meet and work with you.
Performer
My love for the arts began in preschool, when my grandfather would show me his community theatre productions in his basement every time I visited, and we would dance to the music together. Since then, I have performed in an array of productions and educational experiences- ranging from stage to screen...and of course, Zoom. I am an exceptionally dedicated hard worker and actress with pure love of the craft.
Writer
In addition to performance, I also specialize in creative and analytical writing. Worked as a student contributor for Broadway World (2021-2023), and experienced in social media management & content creation. I currently manage @kennedycentertya on Instagram, the Kennedy Center's page for Theater for Young Audiences.
Content Creator
A career accomplishment I am beyond proud of is the creation of Because I Said So, a mother/daughter Youtube cooking channel. I manage the creation, filming, editing and marketing of this weekly show, and we have been featured in numerous local magazines and podcasts. Because I Said So ties together my love of performance, writing and social media skills. Direct business inquiries for BISS to: becauseisaid1725@gmail.com
