TARA WILLEY - NON-UNION

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  • BRING IT (Dramatic Clip) (Performance Video)  Quicktime

    [ALLIE] a rebellious ex-cheerleader, stands her ground while being asked to audition for her college cheer squad. Her traumatic past has kept her from continuing the sport she used to love, and maybe there's a part of her that still truly does...

  • ANYTHING FOR LOVE (Comedic Clip) (Performance Video)  Quicktime

    [BRIDGET] is giving dating advice to her best friend, who she secretly has a crush on. She isn't the best at romance, but she certainly has one quirky heart of gold.

  • FAMILY MATTERS (Dramatic Clip) (Performance Video)  Quicktime

    [JAS] a scorned daughter pleading with her father, hoping that he will agree to come to therapy so they can repair their damaged relationship.

  • CALL FAILED (Dramatic Short) LEAD (Performance Video)  Quicktime

    [SHEA] is trying to remain calm after hearing a crashing sound on the other end of a call with her fiancé who was driving home. She hasn't been able to contact him since, and is desperately trying to find answers or someone to help her.

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Represented by:

Clear Talent Group (NY) (212) 840-4100 Theatrical (Film / TV)

Clear Talent Group - NY Dance (NY) (212) 840-4100

www.tarawilley.com

FILM

CALL FAILED*

LEAD (vigilant, brave, enduring)

dir: Lee Koeppel

STARLING

LEAD (vulnerable, pure, trusting)

dir: Sarah Bacharach

OUTCOME

LEAD (carefree, impulsive, social)

dir: Sydney Tischler

*Winner! 2024 Best Actress

AMT International Film Fest

TELEVISION & NEW MEDIA

5TH OF JULY (music video)

LEAD

Creative Butter | Matt Jordan

SALAMANDER (music video)

LEAD*

Rickie Ross | Night Hike

*Dancer & Choreographer

THEATRE & MUSICAL THEATRE

ARCADIA

THOMASINA U/S

Elon University

CATS

RUMPLETEASER

Elon University

HELLO, DOLLY

ERMENGARDE

Elon University

INTO THE WOODS

LITTLE RED RIDINGHOOD

Ferrara Theatre

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

BIELKE

MUNY | KC Starlight Theatre

BILLY ELLIOT

TRACEY ATKINSON

MUNY | dir: Steven Minning

42ND STREET

ENSEMBLE DANCER

MUNY | dir: Denis Jones

HAIRSPRAY

ENSEMBLE DANCER

MUNY | dir: Dan Knechtges

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN

ENSEMBLE DANCER

MUNY | choreo: Josh Rhodes

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Elon University

BFA Musical Theatre

Summa Cum Laude

Stanislovsky

Kim Shively

Camera

Michael Tourek

Voice | Classical, Belt

Polly Butler Cornelius

Voice | Pop, R&B, Jazz, Folk

Brian Kremer

Dance | Fosse, Jazz

Deb Leamy, Michael Jablonski

Dance | Ballet, Tap

Sara Tourek, Gene Medler

Howard Fine Studio

On-Going Scene Study

Marilyn McIntyre

Camera

Howard Fine, Marilyn McIntyre

Karen Giiordano-Urban Angels

Scene Study | Strasberg

Karen Giiordano

Mel Mack Acting Studio

Camera

Mel Mack

Kirov Academy of Ballet

Ballet, Modern, Salsa, Pointe

Summer Intensive

Various Dance Studios

Commercial Heels, Jazz

Ashley Tate, Brinn Nicole

Contemporary, Lyrical

Ashley Krupinski

If JENNIFER LAWRENCE, ANNIE MURPHY, and EMMA STONE had a little sister, it would be TARA WILLEY. Winner! 2024 Best Actress- AMT International Film Fest. Petite powerhouse. She's warm, sweet, and goofy, but can kick ass when necessary. Advanced and well-rounded dancer/vocalist. Published author/poet. Mixed media artist. Rock climber. Squash eater. Dog petter. NEW YORK BASED ACTOR. LOCAL HIRE IN LOS ANGELES, CHICAGO, ST. LOUIS, DENVER.

Physical Characteristics / Measurements

Height: 5'1"

Weight: 103 lbs

Art- Collage, Art- Painting, Commercial Sign Artist, Conversational French, DANCE-COMMERCIAL HEELS, Dance-Contemporary, Dance-Fosse, Dance-Partnering, Dance-Pointe, Dance-Theatre, Graphic Design, Headstands, PUBLISHED AUTHOR, RECORDING ARTIST, RIFFING, WRITER/SONGWRITER, Aerobics, Cycling, Jump Rope, Rock Climber, Running - General, Running - Long Distance, Running - Sprint, Swimming - ability - general, Weight Lifting, Yoga, Dance Ballet, Dance Hip Hop, Dance Jazz, Dance Modern, Dance Salsa, Dance Swing, Dance Tap, Dancer, Guitar, Licensed Driver, Modeling, Singer, Vocal Range: Alto, Vocal Range: Mezzo Soprano, Vocal Range: Soprano, Vocal Style: Belt, Vocal Style: Legit, Vocal Style: Rapper, American - New York Accent, American - Southern Accent, British - BBC English Accent, British - Cockney Accent