Alyssa Anne Austin

Actor • Author • Speaker • Coach

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What The Critics Are Saying...

"Austin is a particular standout as Becky Sharp... Although Becky schemes her way into marriage and makes other questionable life choices, Austin sands off her character’s rough edges with an empathetic and relatable performance."

-Pam Kragen, San Diego Union Tribune Review of Vanity Fair

"In this 70-minute, one act show, Austin exercises quite possibly every single one of her facial muscles with an array of expressive moments, and dances circles (literally) around the stage with tremendous physicality..."

- Cassiopeia Guthrie,

On the Craft Review of Always a Banana, Never the BRide

"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 Signs With Commercial Department at FSE

I am SO excited to share that I am now also represented by FireStarter Entertainment in their Commercial department with the wonderful Jodi Silbor! Looking forward to many new opportunities through this partnership..

Alyssa Makes Main Stage Debut at The Old Globe!

What understudies prepare for - I had the opportunity to step into the shoes of Mary Debenham this past weekend for 3 shows of Murder on the Orient Express and make my Old Globe main stage debut!

Alyssa Plays Dusty in Sold-Out Reading of "POTUS!"

I had a BLAST participating in a reading of "POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive" by Selina Fillinger with Carlsbad Playreaders at the beautiful New Village Arts Theatre!

Alyssa Starts Rehearsals for "Murder on the Orient Express" at the Old Globe!

I am SO excited to be starting my first contract at the prestigious Old Globe Theatre with "Murder on the Orient Express" by Ken Ludwig. I'll be understudying Mary Debenham and Ensemble. Don't miss this stunning show!

Alyssa Takes Home Award for "Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy"

I'm honored to share that I recently won the 2024 Aubrey Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy for my work in "A Midsummer Night's Dream!" Thank you ACT San Diego!

Alyssa Completes Shakespeare Masterclass at the Guildhall School

I recently got back from an incredible Shakespeare Intensive with the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London! I look forward to applying what I learned to my classical work moving forward.

Alyssa Signs with Kara Slocum at FireStarter Entertainment

I am so excited to share that I've signed with FireStarter Entertainment's Musical Theatre Department, with the incredible Kara Slocum as my agent! Feeling grateful and SO ready to take my career to the next level with this awesome team!

Alyssa Opens Vanity Fair at Scripps Ranch Theatre!

We are having a BLAST performing Vanity Fair at SRT, and I feel so lucky to be stepping into Becky Sharp's ambitious shoes. VF runs through June 16!

Alyssa Anne Austin as Becky Sharp in Vanity Fair

Alyssa Starts Rehearsals for Kate Hamill's "Vanity Fair"

I am thrilled to be starting rehearsals for Vanity Fair at Scripps Ranch Theatre! A project I have been anxiously waiting and hoping for since the director first told me about the play (and the role of Becky Sharp) in 2020! The show runs May 23 - June 16.

"Set Your Heart at Rest" - Alyssa Opens A Midsummer Night's Dream!

I am thrilled to be taking on a bucket list role, playing Titania in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, running at Coronado Playhouse through March 30th.

"Always a Banana" Wins 2023 BroadwayWorld San Diego Award!

I am so honored to share that my one-woman show, "Always a Banana, Never the Bride," won the 2023 BroadwayWorld San Diego Award for Best Cabaret/Concert/Solo Performance! Thank you to the voters!

Alyssa to Make Mainstage Shakespeare Debut in A Midsummer Night's Dream at Coronado Playhouse

After years of studying Shakespeare in undergrad and in acting classes, I am so excited to make my mainstage debut playing Titania in A Midsummer Night's Dream at Coronado Playhouse!

Vote for Always a Banana for "Best Cabaret/Concert/Solo Performance" here

"Always a Banana" Nominated for 2023 Broadway World Award!

I am so pleased to share that my one woman show, Always a Banana, Never the Bride, was nominated for a 2023 Broadway World San Diego Award for Best Cabaret/Concert/Solo Performance! Learn more & cast your vote here.

Alyssa Participates in New Play Reading at The Old Globe

I was so honored to participate in the development and reading of a brand new play, "Knots" by Jessica Hilt, at The Old Globe in October.

Alyssa Anne Austin in Spamalot at Theatre at the Welk in Escondido

Alyssa Makes Theatre at the Welk Debut in Spamalot!

I am having a BLAST rehearsing this goofy show at the historic Theatre at the Welk in Escondido! Directed by Noelle Marion, this show features a cast of master comedic actors. Don't miss it!

Alyssa Anne Austin in 42nd Street at Moonlight

Alyssa Anne Austin Set to Make Moonlight Debut in 42nd Street This Summer

I am so excited to make my Moonlight debut dancing under the stars this summer in the iconic, toe-tapping show, "42nd Street!"

Alyssa Anne Austin Graduates from Meisner Chekhov 2 Year Training Program

Alyssa Graduates from 2-Year Meisner/Chekhov Actor Training Program

325+ hours of training later, I am so proud to share that I completed MCIT's 2 Year Actor Training Program! I learned and grew so much throughout this program and I am excited to see where my training takes me.

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!"