Alyssa Anne Austin

Actor • Author • Creative Entrepreneur

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Poised & Professional

What The Critics Are Saying...

"The song is delightfully sweet and is performed to perfection and, in fact, one of many examples of [Alyssa's] stylistic range as a performer."

- Cassiopeia Guthrie,

On the Craft Review

"Alyssa Austin, who plays Carla, Contini's mistress... is a total star when she sings, "A Call From The Vatican."

- Kathy Carpenter,

East County Magazine

"Alyssa is pure entertainment delivered seamlessly with energy, intelligence, and poise. I laughed. I cried... Expertly gifted to the audience."

- Director Liz Shipman

Always a Banana Review

Upcoming Events

What I've Been Up To Lately

Alyssa Anne Austin Understudy of Murder on the Links

North Coast Rep Debut! Alyssa Goes On for 7 Shows in "Murder on the Links"

In an exciting turn of events, I made my debut on the stage of North Coast Rep this past week, taking on the role of Woman 1 in "Murder on the Links!"

Triple the Fun! Alyssa Takes on Understudying 3 Tracks in World Premiere Show

I am incredibly humbled to share that I will be understudying 3 tracks (covering 13 wacky characters) in North Coast Rep’s upcoming production of “Murder on the Links” (a world-premiere!) by Steven Dietz.

Jin vs the Beach - La Jolla Playhouse 2023 POP Tour

Alyssa Starts Rehearsals for 2023 POP Tour at La Jolla Playhouse

I couldn't be more excited to be working at La Jolla Playhouse on their 2023 POP Tour - Jin vs. the Beach, a new musical play for young audiences. Learn more about the POP Tour here!

Alyssa Anne Austin in Revlon Girl at Lamplighters Theatre

"The Revlon Girl" Opens!

We opened our beautiful play on Friday January 13 and are receiving incredible reviews from audiences.

Alyssa Anne Austin Named LAWeekly 2023 Personal Branding Expert to Watch

Alyssa Named "Top 10 2023 Branding Expert to Watch"

I am honored to have been included in LA Weekly's list of Top 10 Personal Branding Experts to watch in 2023. Read the write up here!

Alyssa Starts Rehearsals for "The Revlon Girl"

I'm very honored to be a part of the West Coast premiere of "The Revlon Girl" by Neil Anthony Docking - a powerful play that tells the story of 4 mothers after the 1966 mining disaster in Aberfan, Wales.

"Always a Banana" Receives Rave Reviews!

My one woman show, "Always a Banana, Never the Bride: An Ode to Broadways 'Lesser Ladies'" debuted at the end of October to rave reviews! See what people had to say about the show at AlwaysaBananaShow.com

Interview: Alyssa Anne Austin talks about creating ALWAYS A BANANA, NEVER THE BRIDE at OB Playhouse on BroadwayWorld

Alyssa Interviewed by BroadwayWorld

"Alyssa Anne Austin has been singing and dancing her way across San Diego stages... Now Austin takes the stage all for herself in her one-woman show filled with beloved character roles." Read the full interview here!

Alyssa Wraps Run of "Cabaret" at Cygnet Theatre

After a successful 12+ week run, we closed our production of Cabaret this past Sunday. I had the honor of playing Rosie, and - due to COVID - swinging into many other roles! This show was such an incredible experience and I'm so grateful that I was a part of it.

Alyssa Starts Rehearsals for "Cabaret" at Cygnet Theatre

I'm so excited to share that I've been cast as Rosie (one of the Kit Kat Girls) in Cygnet Theatre's production of Cabaret this summer! The show is helmed by director Sean Murray, who won a San Diego Critic's Circle award for Cygnet's 2011 production of the show.

Always a Banana, Never the Bride: An Ode to Broadway's "Lesser Ladies" - My 1st One Woman Show Announced!

I'm so excited to share that I am in the process of creating & performing my first one woman show! Part Broadway cabaret, part comedy show, part motivational talk, Always a Banana aims to shine a spotlight on the classic "second banana" character we all know and love in order to prove that we don't need to fit ourselves into any sort of box to be successful, happy, or memorable.

The Show Must Go On! Alyssa Goes on 4 Understudy Performances for Carol Strong in "Catch Me If You Can"

With less than 6 hours notice, I went on my for understudy role, Carol Strong, in "Catch Me If You Can," and ended up doing 3 more shows that weekend! What a wild ride - grateful for the opportunity and the support of my cast & crew. And beyond honored to have gotten to step into the shoes of local San Diego legend, Debra Wanger, for a weekend!

Alyssa Anne Austin in Catch Me If You Can

SDMT Debut! Alyssa Cast as Ensemble/Carol Strong u/s in "Catch Me If You Can"

This month I begin rehearsals for my first production with San Diego Musical Theatre - "Catch Me If You Can." Directed by Allison Spratt Pearce, music directed by Richard Duenez Morrison, and choreographed by Xavier J. Bush, this is sure to be an unforgettable and action-packed experience!