Theresa Burns
Actor Singer Director/Choreographer
Current Projects:
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It's a wrap! I just played the lead in an indie romantic horror movie called Ghosted. I'm so excited to see the final cut in early 2027!
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Booked a commercial! My "mom of two kids whose house is chaotic but full of love" era has finally arrived.
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Bound will premiere at the Soho International Film Festival on October 11th! I played a supporting role in this, and cannot wait to see it! Click here for tickets.
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If You're Gonna be Sad..Be Sad in New York has arrived! Click here to enjoy Episode 1! I had so much fun working with this international team, and I love how this miniseries turned out.
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Booked 2 short films! One lead and one supporting role!
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Booked a large supporting role in an independent feature called Zooming!
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Booked 2 mini-series! One supporting role and one lead!
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Booked another new musical! I originated the role of Ruth in Blood Moon Manor at 54 Below on June 4th. Check back here soon for an exciting update.
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Booked a workshop of a new musical by Lisa Hickman and Steve Smith, directed by Max Reuben and music directed by Vince Peterson! Check out the news page for more details.
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Tensile Strength has been released! Click here to watch this incredible short film I am so proud to be a part of.
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Originated the role of JEN in Bryelle Burgus' new play Fairly Odd Attempts at Fulfilling Wishes!
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Brought back for a second episode! I booked and filmed a Guest Star spot on a TV show over the summer. Then the network decided to expand my character's story, and brought me back to film another episode!
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A Show About Coworkers has arrived and is taking the festival circuit by storm! We won best new series at 4 different festivals! I'm a series regular on this delightful show. Season 1 is streaming on Vimeo. Watch it here.

Photo: Michael Kushner Photography
H/MU: Lindsay Lavin
Pre-Covid Projects:
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Theresa directed and performed in the highly successful Songs from Cult Classics to Benefit the ACLU at Feinstein's/54 Below for the third year in a row.
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Theresa co-directed & choreographed Spring Awakening at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.
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Theresa received multiple grants to build her newest dance pieces: The Overtures Suite and Potterhead.
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Theresa played Victoria in the NYMF production of Temple of the Souls