Sweet Charity

Performed with Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma for 3 years. Lyric: JEKYLL & HYDE (Lucy), MAN OF LA MANCHA (Antonia). Broadway: CABARET (Sally Bowls), GOOD VIBRATIONS (Rhonda), BOYS FROM SYRACUSE. Television: LAW & ORDER (Detective Nina Cassidy), CONVICTION (Jessica Rossi), RESCUE ME (Candy), THE DEFENDERS (ADA Tracy Hunt), K- VILLE (D.A. Lyndsey Swann), MAKE IT OR BREAK IT (Recurring), BODY OF PROOF (Mindy Harbinson). Film: A NOVEL ROMANCE (Jenny Sparks).

Performed 2 shows with Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. Lyric: ANNIE (Rooster), BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Lumiere). Broadway: BY JEEVES (Bingo Little). National Tours: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Seymour/Orin US), Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Lumiere). New York: Studio 54: NEWSICAL THE MUSICAL (Jamison); Genesius Guild: LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION! (Bobby); Jewish Rep: MINNIE’S BOYS (Harpo); York Theatre: GOD BLESS YOU, MR. ROSEWATER (Fred). Regional: TheatreWorks Palo Alto: [title of show] (Hunter); Revision Theatre: THE BREAKUP NOTEBOOK (Bob); Triad Stage: AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS (Passepartout); Theatre Aspen: CHAPTER TWO (Leo), 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (Panch); Rubicon Theatre: IT’S ONLY LIFE: THE SONGS OF JOHN BUCCHINO (Jamison), SHE LOVES ME (Kodaly); Alley Theatre and La Mirada: FULLY COMMITED (Sam); Cincinnati Playhouse and Repertory Theatre of St. Louis: THE COMPLEAT WRKS OF WLLM SKSPR (ABRIDGED) (Jess); Alley Theatre: INVENTION OF LOVE (Pollard), BLACK COMEDY (Brindsley), A FLEA IN HER EAR (Camille), AS BEES IN HONEY DROWN (Kaden et al.).

Broadway: FOSSE (Dancer), PAL JOEY (Diane). National Tours: FOSSE (Dancer), SWEET CHARITY (Enemble, Nicky u/s), CHICAGO (Annie, Velma u/s), A CHORUS LINE (Shelia). Regional; Theatre Under the Stars: A CHORUS LINE (Cassie), WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE; Gateway Playhouse: A CHORUS LINE (Cassie); Carousel Dinner Theater: A CHORUS LINE (Cassie).

Broadway: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND (TiMoune, Andea, Erzulie). Regional; Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera: DREAMGIRLS (Deena, Lorrell); Pasadeana Playhouse: BLUES IN THE NIGHT (The Girl); Steppenwolf Theatre Company: NOMATHEMBA (Nomathemba); Philadelphia Theatre Company: BEING ALIVE (Lover).

9 years performing and working with Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. Lyric: XANADU (Danny), HAIRSPRAY (Wilbur), RAGTIME (Grandfather), CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG (Grandpa), BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Cogsworth), THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (Narrator/Eddie/Dr. Scott). Regional; Downtown Cabaret Theatre: JACQUES BREL IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN PARIS (Man 1). Local; Pollard: SWEENEY TODD (Sweeney Todd).

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma: SPRING AWAKENING (Adult Woman), OKLAHOMA INTERACTIVE (Laurey). Local; Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre: NEXT TO NORMAL (Diana u/s); Pollard: A TERRITORIAL CHRISTMAS CAROL (Ghost of The Christmas Past), PASSING STRANGE (Desi/Renata), SMOKEY JOE’S CAFÉ (Patty), BEHIVE THE 60’S MUSICAL (Janis Joplin); Upstage Theatre: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Audrey); Poteet Theatre: BYE BYE BIRDIE (Rose Alvarez), OLIVER! (Nancy), INTO THE WOODS (Witch), JOHN & JEN (Jen Tracy); Jewel Box: LEND ME A TENOR (Maria).

Broadway: MISS SAIGON (John), FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE (Little Moe, No Moe, Four-Eyed Moe), GREASE (Teen Angel), DREAMGIRLS (James Thunder Early). New York; Off-Broadway: SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD (Man 1); The Public Theatre: THE MEARCHANT OF VENICE (Solanio), RADIANT BABY (Multiple), GHETTO SUPERSTAR: THE MAN THAT I AM (Himself); Second Stage Theatre: BIRDIE BLUE (Multiple); City Theatre: TOPDOG/UNDERDOG (Booth); Nyack Village Theatre: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (Jesus); Exit, Pursued By A Bear: KING LEAR (Lear), THE FURTHER ADVENTURES OF HEDDA GABLER( Mammy); Signature Theatre Company: ANGELS IN AMERICA (Belize). Directing credits; Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma: ALTAR BOYZ; Off Broadway: RENT (Assistant Director); Las Vegas: SIGN, SEALED DELIVERED: THE MUSIC OF STEVIE WONDER (Director/Creator); Wesport Country Playhouse/Philadelphia Theatre Company: BEING ALIVE (Creator/Director); Reprise Theatre Company: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND (Director).

Performed with Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma for 4 years. Lyric: THE PRODUCERS, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, EVITA. Regional; Music Theatre of Wichita: THE LITTLE MERMAID (Atina), XANADU (Polyhymnia), FINIAN’S RAINBOW.

Regional; Music Theatre of Wichita: Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID, FINIAN’S RAINBOW, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 (Sharpette- Blossom). Local; University of Oklahoma: SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL (Bird Girl).

Regional; Cedar Valley College Family Musical Theatre: WEST SIDE STORY (Velma), SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS (Ruth). Local; Oklahoma City University: THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE (Ethel), HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS (Featured Dancer), AMERICAN SPIRIT DANCE COMPANY’S SPRING SHOW (Featured Dancer).

Regional; Music Theatre of Wichita: CRAZY FOR YOU (Patsy), XANADU (Thalia), ANNIE (Sophie), GYPSY (Agnes), THE LITTLE MERMAID, THE MUSIC MAN, CURTAINS, KISS ME, KATE, THE PRODUCERS, FINIAN’S RAINBOW, SMOKEY JOE’S CAFÉ, SUNSET BOULEVARD, CAMELOT. Local; Oklahoma City University: THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE (Gloria). Ms. Scearse has performed in numerous award shows at the Kennedy Center and in several revues in China.

2 years performing for Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. Lyric: RAGTIME, HAIRSPRAY (Lou Anne), OLIVER!. Local; University of Oklahoma: SEUSSICAL, A FUNNY THING HAPPENED O THE WAY TO THE FORUM (Geminae Twin), MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, RENT; OKC Philharmonic: THE CHRISTMAS SHOW (Mistletoe Dancer).