Alexandra Asmuth

actor/writer/singer based in NYC

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About Me

Hi there! I’m Alexandra, but my friends call me Alex. I’m a actor, writer, and singer living in NYC. I’m originally from Madison, Wisconsin, which means I have a midwestern charm that’s met with a global mindset, as well as very high standards for cheese.

When I started voice lessons at 6 years old, something just clicked: I wanted to be a storyteller. Ever since, I’ve pursued any chance to use my deep emotional well and my wit to make others laugh and feel seen. And of course, to top my star turn as “Cruella Deville” in my elementary school musical (as pictured down below.)

This led me to NYU Tisch School of the Arts where I got my BFA in Drama. While at NYU I studied at Playwrights Horizons Theater School (where I discovered my voice as a writer), Stonestreet Studios, and Atlantic Acting School.

I’m an insatiably curious and multifaceted artist: whether its acting on stage in works ranging from Shakespeare to Sondheim, acting on screen in comedic short films, braving an Open Mic, or writing/directing projects of my own. As an actor I’m always ready to play the offbeat “girl next door” who has more to her than meets the eye. I’m passionate about projects that use comedy to make it easier to talk about hard things.

In my free time you can find me trying new restaurants, writing emo notes app poetry, or rewatching my comfort movie “When Harry Met Sally” for the millionth time. Yes, I have half of it memorized. Quiz me:)

I hope we get to meet soon!

But don’t take it from me…

“Extremely versatile as an actor”
— Liz Ortiz, Casting Director/Producer at I Ain’t Playin’ Productions
“Her work is playful, nuanced, and vivid. She has a quirkiness about her that sets her apart from others. This unique quality is her strength.”
— Robert Vail, Atlantic Acting School
“A performer of great intelligence, creativity and passion. Alexandra has so much power as an actor.” ”
— Nick Mills, Tony-winning Producer
“[She] told the story of these two complicated women with so much clarity and unexpectedness - multiple people present reached out to me to say that this was ‘the best Streetcar work they’ve ever seen’ and that they ‘learned so much about the play’ from her work.”
— Carl Howell, Atlantic Acting School, on my scenework as “Stella” in A Streetcar Named Desire
“100% committed to whatever was thrown her way.  She has a warm and inviting presence on-camera and off.  She was so generous to her scene partner. Just a wonderful human and young actor. ”
— Michael Warner, Stonestreet Studios
“A delight! Has a very appealing natural quirkiness. Makes everything she does unique and singular”
— Todd Thaler, Emmy-nominated Casting Director
“Her playing is so grounded, honest, and full. I appreciate how beautifully she takes direction and critique and she integrates notes expertly.”
— David Ryan Smith, Playwrights Horizons Theater School

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  • "Skin Laundry" NYU Tisch Playwrights Downtown

  • Performance at 54 Below

  • "PACKS" NYU Tisch Rhapsody Riot Playfest

  • "B.F" Short Film Stonestreet Studios

  • "VIRAGOS" at Forward Theater

  • Performance at 54 Below

  • "Shy of Sure" at NYU Playwrights Downtown

  • "Aunt Leaf" NYU Playwrights Downtown

  • "The Pajama Game" Mitby Theater

  • "Eurydice" Katzen Arts Center

  • "B.F" 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 an unconventional teenage heartbreak; a young woman goes through a break up, but is not primarily 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 to move on.

B.F

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 or “B.F”. This short was my final project for the Stonestreet 2023 Summer Residency that I wrote, directed and edited.

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