"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

Awards

2023 BroadwayWorld San Diego Award for Best Cabaret/Concert/Solo Performance for Always a Banana, Never the Bride
2023 Aubrey Award for Outstanding Cast Ensemble for The Revlon Girl

Select Reviews & Press Mentions

"Jacquelyn Ritz directs the lively and well-cast production, which stars Alyssa Anne Austin as the poor but quick-witted Becky Sharp... Austin is a particular standout as Becky Sharp, an apt name for her spiky, risk-taking character. 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, Scripps Ranch Theatre’s ‘Vanity Fair’ offers a fresh, feminist take on 1848 novel

"Scripps makes do in fine fashion with its seven actors, all but two of whom play multiple roles, and Alyssa Anne Austin has the charisma to make Becky’s rise believable." - Vanity Fair by Kate Hamill, San Diego Reader

"Jacquelyn Ritz, Director of Vanity Fair, and Alyssa Anne Austin, an Actress in the Kate Hamill play, discuss the play’s run at the Scripps Ranch Theatre. Ritz and Austin talk about the intricacies of Vanity Fair." - Vanity Fair Director and Actress Animated About Their Roles in Upcoming Scripps Ranch Theatre Play

"...the witty and charming ensemble cast of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” deserved their standing ovation... seamlessly transitioning from dramatic soliloquies to comedic antics. Don’t miss especially Alyssa Anne Austin as Titania." - Caroline Minchella, When Bard Meets Usher: A Midsummer Night's Dream Reimagined at Coronado Playhouse

Best Cabaret/Concert/Solo Performance Alyssa Anne Austin - ALWAYS A BANANA, NEVER THE BRIDE - Wildsong Productions / OB Playhouse - Winners Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards

"We were promised Broadway Cabaret meets TED Talk and Alyssa Anne Austin delivers in Always a Banana, Never the Bride: An Ode to Broadway’s “Lesser Ladies” playing at Ocean Beach Playhouse for one weekend only... In the 70-minute, one act show, Austin exercises quite possibly every single one of her facial muscles with an array of expressive moments, dances circles (literally) around the stage with tremendous physicality, and has the audience alternately reflecting in writing and laughing." - Cassiopeia Guthrie, Austin serves up laughs, music, and wisdom to all second bananas of the world at OB Playhouse

"Additionally, Luke H. Jacob’s choreography shines throughout the production. It is especially charming in the athletic and flirtatious “Tom, Dick or Harry” from Kiss Me Kate, during which Austin is joined by three suitors, Xavier J. Bush, Marc Caro, and Colby Hamann. The song is delightfully sweet and is performed to perfection and, in fact, one of many examples of her stylistic range as a performer." - Cassiopeia Guthrie, Austin serves up laughs, music, and wisdom to all second bananas of the world at OB Playhouse

"Taking this as inspiration Alyssa Anne Austin created her one-woman show ALWAYS A BANANA, NEVER THE BRIDE: AN ODE TO BROADWAY'S: "LESSER LADIES" which is playing at the OB Playhouse from October 22 - 24th. Alyssa Anne Austin has been singing and dancing her way across San Diego stages, and just this year could be seen in CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at San Diego Musical Theatre, and just finished the extended run of CABARET at Cygnet Theatre. Now Austin takes the stage all for herself in her one-woman show filled with beloved character roles." -Interview: Alyssa Anne Austin talks about creating ALWAYS A BANANA, NEVER THE BRIDE at OB Playhouse

"...and so does Brenda (Alyssa Anne Austin, credibly subbing for Debra Wanger at the performance I attended)." - Pat Launer, A Legendary Con Man’s Amazing Spree Is Musically Retold in ‘Catch Me If You Can’

"All performers have their moments to shine.... Alyssa Anne Austin makes a convincing case (along with some cheeky choreography) to find a fulfilling hobby in 'Arthur in the Afternoon.'" -Broadway World Review: The World Goes 'Round at Coronado Playhouse

"[Alyssa Austin] contorts her body, moods, and mesmerizing characterizations as Carla... in ways that are titilating and tremendously entertaining." -San Diego Theatre Connection review of Nine

"Alyssa Austin, who plays Carla, Cortini's mistress, is an absolutely perfect sex kitten. She is a total star when she sings, "A Call From The Vatican."- NINE THE MUSICAL: A DREAM COMES TRUE ONSTAGE

“Standout performances are Alyssa Guttendorf’s sassy and sarcastic Sheila, the oldest and most jaded of the bunch (Guttendorf is making her San Diego theater debut in this show; hopefully, we’ll be seeing more of her talent and range)...” - Pat Launer, Small Theaters Nail Musical Classics: ‘Chorus Line’ and ‘Fantasticks’