AVA CARVER
SINGER | Dancer | Actor | writer
New York, New York
Ava is a New York City based performer and current student at The Institute for American Musical Theatre (Class of 2025). Originally from Los Angeles, CA, she nurtured her love of the arts through writing, and participating in pre-professional MT programs such as Young Artists Ensemble (YAE). She views storytelling as a joyous responsibility, and aims to bring light, love, and dedication into every artistic endeavor. Outside of classes, Ava spends her time painting, finding new favorite coffee shops, and developing new works with friends.
RESUME
5'7" | Mezzo Soprano
THEATRE
The Last 5 Years
Cathy
IAMT / Aubrey Aldag, dir.
A Chorus Line
Lois
IAMT / Isaiah Byrd, dir.
Into the Woods
Baker’s Wife
Young Artists Ensemble / Amy Perkins, dir
Les Misérables
Lovely Lady
Young Artists Ensemble / Mark Reyes, dir.
Legally Blonde
Serena
Youth Musical Theatre / Raymond Saar, dir.
Phantom of the Opera
Mme. Giry
Young Artists Ensemble / Mark Reyes, dir.
Mamma Mia
Tanya
Santa Susana High School / Artur Cybulski, dir.
Urinetown
Senator Fipp
Santa Susana High School / Artur Cybulski, dir.
NY INDUSTRY LAB
Senior Class
Singer Ensemble
Melvin Tunstall, III, Greg Dean Borowsky, Amy Anders Corcoran, dir.
NYU FILM LAB
An Apple a Day (Short Film)
Girl
Sky Parker, dir.
Perks of Being a Wallflower
Sam
Sky Parker, dir.
NEW MEDIA
Godspell (Live Stream)
Bless the Lord Soloist
Bradley Gosnell, dir.
Moments: A New Musical
Jasmine
Charlene Tashnizi, writ./dir.
TRAINING/EDUCATION
The Institute for American Musical Theatre - Class of 25’
Santa Susana High School Academy of Performing Arts - Emphasis in Musical Theatre
OCS Institute of Arts and Innovation - Vocal Performance
Acting: Michael Minarik, Sam Stein, Jackie Burns
Singing: Tonna Miller, Kelly Stoneberger, Martin Sola, Britlin Furst
Workshops: Jeff Blim, Raymond Saar, Diane Ketchie
Dance: Lindsay Lancaster, Terk Lewis, Harry Francis, Amanda Lamotte, Charlie Sutton, Ted Keener, California Dance Theatre, Ballet Arts (Westlake Village)
SPECIAL SKILLS
Pointe, Aerial Silks, Sight-Reading, Roller Skating, Guitar, Ukulele, Songwriting
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