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ASC Acting Fellowship

During the Spring 2025 season at the American Shakespeare Center, Larisa served as a primary understudy for Amy March in Little Women, and performed opening weekend. She is also the primary u/s for Goneril in King Lear and Luciana & Emilia (Abbess) in The Comedy of Errors.

"West performed as if she had originated the role... West made Amy the unpredictable catalyst for the family’s growth. Amy precipitated conflict without being malicious, and West managed the extraordinarily difficult task of balancing Amy’s confidence with her insecurity...West’s subtle facial work as she betrayed her unhappiness with her other intended marriage, and her fear as she dared to embrace the possibility of actual reciprocal affection, was some of the production’s finest work..." -Dr. Peter Kirwan

The Winter's Tale- Hermione

University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, directed by Bethany Ann Thomas

As You Like It- Celia

Shakespeare in the Park: The Band of Brothers Shakespeare Company, directed by Lara Gordon.

Member of The Shakespeare Theatre Association (STA).

The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe

A "one-man" show following a series of over 10 archetypical characters. Written by Jane Wagner and originally performed by Lily Tomlin.

Commedia Dell'arte & Improv

Macbeth- Banquo & Witch

Banquo- University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

Witch- The Band of Brother's Shakespeare Company

The Trail to Oregon

Directed by: Larisa West

This full length musical that parodies the video game series The Oregon Trail. The semi-improvisational show follows a dysfunctional family as they venture down the trail to a new life in Oregon. Audience members feel as though they are truly playing the video game as the names of characters are chosen by from audience call outs. The audience also votes which unfortunate member of the gang dies of dysentery, with multiple different endings each show night.

Before Juliet

Directed & Costumed by: Larisa West

Death and Strife, along with the Chorus of Darkness, serve as narrators in this foreboding play, the tale of Romeo and his first love, Rosaline. Although their families have been at war with each other for centuries, the young couple are so enamored with each other, they are ready to defy their families and face the inherent danger. But Death and Strife will cleave their tentacles onto the dreams and aspirations of this mortal pair. Filled with moments of bittersweet tenderness and joy, the play unexpectedly turns dark when Rosaline betrays Romeo and arranges his death at the hands of his enemies. This highly theatrical piece gives the audience a glimmer into the depths of despair that consumes Romeo at the beginning of Shakespeare’s classic, “Romeo and Juliet.”

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