Larisa West

Portrait of Larisa West, Acting Fellow at the American Shakespeare Center, against a blurred background of bookshelves. She has long, voluminous dark brown hair, fair skin, and blue eyes, with a warm smile.
ACTING FELLOW

Spring 2025 Season:

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).

OTHER THEATRE:

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)

Awards:

Theatre Arts Honors Award 2024 (UPJ)
Garbarino Family Theatre Award

EDUCATION:

B.S. Marketing & B.A. Theatre Arts (University of Pittsburgh)
Current MLitt & MFA Shakespeare & Performance Student at Mary Baldwin University

Pronouns:

She/Her

Website:

www.LarisaWest.com

Related Productions

Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors at the American Shakespeare Center, Spring 2025. Two characters dressed in matching patterned costumes stand back to back, one holding a gold pocket watch. The image emphasizes their twin relationship. The title text reads: 'The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare.

The Comedy of Errors 2025

March 20 – April 20

Understudy

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Corrie Green models as a character from Little Women for the American Shakespeare Center's Spring 2025 Season, dressed in a plaid shawl and a blue skirt, intently writing in a leather-bound notebook with a quill. The image, taken by October Grace Media, captures a reflective and timeless moment against a black background. The Text Reads Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Adapted By Erin Riley.

Little Women 2025

February 6 – April 19

Understudy

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Shakespeare's King Lear production, Spring 2025 at the American Shakespeare Center. Close-up of a crown being placed on a character’s head, with ornate rings visible on hands positioning the crown. Dramatic dark background with title text: 'King Lear by William Shakespeare.

King Lear 2025

February 13 – April 19

Understudy

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