Meet

Sarah

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Sarah Ellis (she/her/hers) is a New York City-based actor, singer, dancer and indie film producer. She is the co-founder of the award-winning production company MT Shorts and a graduate of Penn State University. When she’s not on stages or sets around the country, she’s telling stories as a creative producer and copywriter for brands, products, and personalities.

And if you ask her hometown of Platteville, WI, Sarah peaked when she won a car on ‘The Price Is Right.’

MEET MORE
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Logo for MT Shorts with a black background, featuring two stylized hands and the text 'MT Shorts' and 'New musicals through a new lens'.
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Logo for Stages St. Louis featuring the word 'STAGES' with two stars replacing the letter 'A' and 'St. Louis' written below.
Riverside Theatre logo featuring a star, flowing lines, and the website www.RiversideTheatre.com
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Logo for Geva Theatre Center with stylized text and a curved line underneath.
Logo for Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre featuring three Gothic-style windows and the theater's name.
Logo for John W. Engeman Theater Northport with stylized text.
Logo with the text 'The Gateway' in stylized gray and white font on a black background.
Design for the chorus of the musical 'Parks and Recreation: The September Symphony,' directed by David Bernard, featuring ornate decorative elements and bold text.
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WHO IS SHE?

AN ARTIST STATEMENT by Sarah Ellis & friends

Let’s connect.

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A stage scene with women in vintage dresses and men in period clothing, performing a dance in a theater setting with red curtains and arched windows.
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ON YOUTUBE

PRESS

"Sarah Ellis is absolutely fantastic: dynamic, comical, sensitive, bursting with energy...Ellis’ vibrant, delightful voice commands the stage..."

A black and white photo of a woman singing into a microphone, with a man playing an upright bass to her left and another person playing an electric guitar behind her. The scene appears to be a live music performance in a small venue or studio, with equipment and a bottle visible in the background. The text overlay reads "John W. Engeman THEATER NORTHPORT".
A woman with curly red hair singing into a vintage microphone on stage, wearing a blue dress.
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A scene from a play featuring a woman in an elaborate pink dress and a man in dark clothing, with a decorative room and divider in the background. The scene includes dialogue overlay, referencing a character named Ellis and her traits.
A woman in a plaid top and skirt kicking her leg in front of a corrugated metal wall with the words "THE REV THEATRE CO." painted on it.
A woman wearing a blue checkered top and black shorts, holding a white jacket, performs a dance move on a dusty floor in front of a purple backdrop with text. The backdrop features a quote praising Sarah Ellis as Nellie, highlighting her charisma and comic talent, attributed to The Citizen. The logo "REV" appears in the corner.
A woman dressed in a sailor costume, holding a stethoscope, standing on stage in front of a backdrop with theatrical graphics and text saying "The REV Theatre Co."
A stage performance with a performer dressed as Uncle Sam, arms raised, with a background displaying a quote about Ellis. There are actors sitting on the sides of the stage in costumes, with purple stage lighting and American flags. The quote reads, "ELLIS' VIBRANT, DELIGHTFUL VOICE COMMANDS THE STAGE."
Black and white photo of an orchestra rehearsal with a conductor and a woman singing into a microphone, in front of a backdrop with the logos of Park Avenue Chamber Symphony and David Bernad, Music Director.
A woman singing into a microphone during a concert with an orchestra in the background. The San Francisco Symphony logo and a quote are overlaid on the image.
A woman with light hair playing an acoustic guitar and singing on stage, with the logo 'The REV Theatre Co.' in the corner.
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Actors dancing on stage during a theater performance at Lycium Theatre. The scene features a man and woman in dance positions, with other actors in vintage costumes in the background, and a blue and purple backdrop with hanging string lights.
A performer lifts a woman in a flowing dress during a stage show at night, with trees and a tower in the background, and the text "STAGES ST. LOUIS" at the bottom.
Ballet dancers perform on stage with a painted background of trees and landscape; one dancer lifts another in a dramatic pose; text mentions Ellis's Dream Ballet as a memorable, expertly danced moment.
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Performer in a red dress stage acting with two other cast members on a blue set. The scene includes a woman at a piano and a man holding a cup and papers. There is a quote above in white text about Cynthia Weil. The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre logo is at the bottom.
A woman with long wavy hair wearing a flowing light-colored gown sits on a decorative wooden chair. She is posed with her arm raised, and her gaze directed to the side. Two men stand behind her, one resting his hand on her shoulder. The background is dark. There is a quote in white text, and a logo for Farmers Alley Theatre.
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Two performers standing on stage during a rehearsal or performance at the John W. Engeman Theater Northport. The man is wearing a striped shirt and beige pants, while the woman is dressed in a patterned dress. There is a quote overlay about their comedic performance and audience anticipation.
A black-and-white photo of a woman standing on a wooden box on stage, with her arms raised and smiling, in front of a large prop trash bin and a backdrop depicting a small town, with the word "The Gateway" written above.
Two actors perform on stage during a theatrical production with a quote from the play displayed above them. The stage is decorated with a garage, houses, and nighttime scenery.
A black and white photo of a man and a woman in theatrical pose, with the woman holding the man's shoulders and gazing at him, taken at Farmer's Alley Theatre.
Black and white photo of a woman sitting at a small table with a man standing next to her. The woman looks upset and is holding a piece of paper, while the man is leaning over her, speaking. There are three coffee cups on the table, and a sign in the background reads 'The REV Theatre Co.'
A man and woman are performing a passionate dance on stage, close and intense, with the woman looking up at the man and the man looking at her. The woman's hand rests on the man's neck, and the man holds the woman's waist. There is a quote overlaid on the image about Ellis's performance, and a logo for The Rev Theatre Co.
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"Sarah Ellis is absolutely fantastic: dynamic, comical, sensitive, bursting with energy...Ellis’ vibrant, delightful voice commands the stage..."

A woman in a red dress standing on stage with arms outstretched, singing or speaking passionately, with a blue stage background and the number 1650 above her.
A man holding a woman in a dance pose on stage with a background of trees and a purple sky, both dressed in colorful costumes.
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A singer performing with an orchestra on stage. The orchestra includes string players, and there are choir members in the background. The singer is a woman wearing a dark and gold gown, holding a microphone, and singing passionately.

“…with an affable presence and soul-baring performance, Ellis’s voice soars effortlessly.”

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