Alexandra Asmuth

actor/writer/singer based in NYC

About Me

Hi there! I’m Alexandra, but my friends call me Alex. I’m originally from Madison, Wisconsin, yes, the state known for cheese, but ever since I had my first voice lesson at 6 years old, I dreamed of moving to the “Big Apple”. Growing up I found community and purpose through performing (including, as pictured below, my star turn in my 4th grade musical). I discovered I could use my deep emotions to tell stories that matter, and my wit to make people laugh without even trying.

My dream of moving to NYC came true when I studied at NYU Tisch School of the Arts. I lead with a with a sense of curiosity in everything I do, including while studying at Playwrights Horizons Theater School, where I discovered my voice as a writer, Stonestreet Studios, and Atlantic Acting School. A shock to no one, I’ve continued my overachiever streak by completing minors in Media, Culture and Communication (MCC) and Business of Entertainment, Media and Technology (BEMT) . I’ve also sang and performed stand up comedy in various venues around the city, and found a passion for acting in new works.

When I’m not performing or creating you can find me trying new restaurants, writing emo notes app poetry, or rewatching “When Harry Met Sally” for the millionth time. To me, best thing about this industry is the people I’ve met: I hope we get to meet soon! :)

Headshot & Resume

Media

  • Headshot by Charles Chessler

  • "Skin Laundry" NYU Tisch Playwrights Downtown

  • "PACKS" NYU Tisch Rhapsody Riot Playfest

  • "Boob Funeral" Short Film Stonestreet Studios

  • "VIRAGOS" at Forward Theater

  • "Shy of Sure" at NYU Playwrights Downtown

  • "Aunt Leaf" NYU Playwrights Downtown

  • "The Pajama Game" Mitby Theater

  • "Eurydice" Katzen Arts Center

  • "Boob Funeral" Short Film Stonestreet Studios

  • "Skin Laundry" NYU Tisch Playwrights Downtown

  • "PACKS" NYU Tisch Rhapsody Riot Playfest

Writing

I’m a produced playwright and an experienced screenwriter, having trained at Playwrights Horizons Theater School and at Stonestreet Studios. These are selected works: for script samples and more information please contact me!

Two Small Words

Performed at Rhapsody Riot Play Festival in December 2024 at the Goldberg Theater

A 15 minute play about processing unconventional teenage heartbreak; a young woman goes through a break up, but is not mainly torn up about losing the guy, but from being ghosted by a female friend as result. Confused and using humor to cope, she takes the audience on a journey through all the “what ifs” that haunt her and the anxiety of never getting the answers you need.

Boob Funeral

Short film produced at Stonestreet Studios about a college friend group going through major changes while at party to celebrate a friend’s upcoming breast reduction, a.k.a a “Boob Funeral”. This short was my final project for the Stonestreet 2023 Summer Residency - I wrote, directed and edited it!

Footage/script available upon request.

Contact

Let’s get in touch!