Lydia Sophia Christensen

Portrait of Lydia Sophia Christensen, Acting Fellow at the American Shakespeare Center, against a light blue background. She has long blonde wavy hair, fair skin, and blue eyes, with a warm smile.
ACTING FELLOW

Spring 2025 Season:

Acting Fellow/Understudy 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:

Hermia/Starveling, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (Idaho Shakespeare Festival); Countess Andrenyi/ Mrs. Hubbard u/s, MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS (Idaho Shakespeare Festival); Sophie, MAMMA MIA! (Magic Valley Repertory Theatre); June, CHICAGO (Magic Valley Repertory Theatre); Mrs. Littlewit, BARTHOLOMEW FAIR, dir. Raphael Massie (Streetlight Shakespeare Ensemble)

EDUCATION:

Current MLitt/MFA Shakespeare and Performance Student at Mary Baldwin University

B.A. English Literature & B.A. Spanish Language

Pronouns:

She/Her

Instagram:
@lyd.sophia

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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