sarah may scotti
my origin story
You know how, when you were younger, all the grown-ups would ask you what you wanted to be when you grew up? Astronaut, doctor, teacher, fireman - all great choices. My answer was and has always been "singer and actress". I pursued that dream from age 3 and haven't stopped since. While, of course, bills must be paid, I do as much creative performance art as I can to scratch that passion itch.
I grew up going to church religiously (pun intended), and church plays became my first stage. I only got hungrier for the thrill of theater through elementary and middle school. I balanced the arts with athletics that kept me busy, but expanded my special skills on my resume!
Singing the National Anthem on TV for a PAC-12 Basketball Game
In high school, I had more of an opportunity to push the boundaries in my performance. I got a change to develop character work, comedic timing with a live audience, and even joined the improv team to further hone my skills.
Playing the role of "Elouisa" Scrooge in
A Christmas Carol
Playing the blind, musical ingenue Lily
in Masked Rider of the Black Hills
I set my sights on the USC Theatre program and went in with theater and some on-camera acting experience, the ability to sing, play piano and basic guitar. I came out with a voiceover reel, several short films on my resume, the ability to play bass guitar, and a band that played all over L.A. for about a year.
Playing the role of Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors
Performing "Anna Sun" by Walk the Moon
Playing at the historic Whiskey-a-Go-Go in LA
A speaking role in Alice: Through the Looking Glass
Doing character voice work for an award-winning animated musical comedy, Limited Space
why I love ______
Theater: The live responses of the audience, the thrill of no do-overs, the panicked costume changes
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Film: The ability to be subtle when emoting (you can't do eyebrow acting on stage), the opportunity to evolve your role in real time, the on-set snacks - we love a good crafty.
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Voice Work: The fact that you can play characters you'd never be able to in person, the flexibility of where you do the work, getting to wear pajamas with no makeup on!
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Music: The raw emotion you can express when singing or playing piano, the feel of being a rockstar when slappin' the bass, the joy of playing along side other talented musicians.
