Actor · Screen · Stage · Character work

Every scene
another light.

A performance portfolio built like a theatre curtain opening onto a kaleidoscope of characters: precise physicality, intimate dialogue, comic timing and emotionally grounded screen work.

ACTOR PORTFOLIOLIVE · 2026
Maya
Rowan
Actor / dramatic & comic character / stage presence
01 / The performer

Built for the beat.

I work from the inside out: clear intention first, then voice, movement and rhythm. Whether the room asks for a whisper or a full-stage turn, the goal is the same: make the audience believe the person before they notice the performance.

9Years performing
34Stage & screen credits
12Lead / featured roles
5Performance languages
02 / Range

A palette of people.

Four recurring strengths form the range, each one a different colour on the same stage.

01 / INTIMATE

Quiet intensity

Naturalistic screen performances, close-up emotional shifts and dialogue that lets the subtext do the work.

02 / COMIC

Elastic timing

Physical comedy, dry wit and fast scene rhythm without losing the character's emotional truth.

03 / PERIOD

Text & texture

Classical text, heightened movement and period detail shaped into contemporary, accessible performances.

04 / CHARACTER

Transformation

Distinct posture, voice, gesture and silhouette for characters who need to arrive fully formed.

03 / Selected credits

The curtain keeps moving.

Selected performance chapters, presented as a working reel rather than a conventional résumé.

2026

Glass Houses

Lead · independent feature · Director: Lena Hart

Film
2025

The Last Rehearsal

Elena · new writing festival · Riverside Playhouse

Stage
2024

Northbound

Recurring guest · streaming drama · Episodes 3-5

Screen
2023

Much Ado

Beatrice · contemporary Shakespeare adaptation

Stage
2022

Blue Hour

Supporting · short film · Best Ensemble, local festival

Film
04 / Voice & craft

Find the human.

My preparation stays practical: text analysis, objective, beats, physical score, vocal placement and repetition until the choices feel lived rather than demonstrated.

"The camera sees the smallest truth. Give it one."
05 / Contact

Give me a cue.

Casting teams, directors, producers and collaborators can send a scene, role brief or availability request below.

✉ maya@example.com
◈ London, UK

Typical response: within 2 business days.