Olivia Rose Barresi
Olivia Rose Barresi is an actor and multidisciplinary artist based in NYC. Theatre: Else Went's INITIATIVE (UPCOMING Fall 2025, Public Theater), DEGENERATES (Judith Champion Series at the Public Theater), THE CAUSE (WP Theater) directed by Dina Vovsi, THREE SISTERS and TWELFTH NIGHT (Decatur Audio Laboratory) directed by Emma Went, Ran Xia's UNRESOLVED RAGE GAME (Soho Rep), and Lilly Camp's WHY TAYLOR SWIFT IS GAY: A PRESENTATION, directed by Alex Keegan.
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BIO
Olivia Rose Barresi is an actor and multidisciplinary artist based in NYC. Theatre: Else Went's INITIATIVE (UPCOMING Fall 2025, Public Theater), DEGENERATES (Judith Champion Series at the Public Theater), THE CAUSE (WP Theater) directed by Dina Vovsi, THREE SISTERS and TWELFTH NIGHT (Decatur Audio Laboratory) directed by Emma Went, Ran Xia's UNRESOLVED RAGE GAME (Soho Rep), and Lilly Camp's WHY TAYLOR SWIFT IS GAY: A PRESENTATION, directed by Alex Keegan.
BRIClab Video Art Resident for her experimental film DOGMAN I. Drama League First Stage Resident for her multidisciplinary theatre piece THE SAME SHIRT SHOW, PART 2: BECKETT WITHOUT BECKETT. Mercury Store resident acting company member. Voiceover: audiobooks for OR Books and Penguin Random House, dubbing for Netflix. MA: LAMDA, BFA: Boston University.
oliviarosebarresi.com
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STAGE CREDITS
Additional Credits
- Degenerates (reading) / Stacey / New York Theatre Workshop
- An Oxford Man (reading) / Geranium / Manhattan Theatre Club
- All's Well That Ends Well / Helena / SSF 2022 + Emma Went
- A Midsummer Night's Dream / Helena / Playhouse On Park
- Female Nude Seated / Mainie Jellett / Counterclaim
- Socially Unacceptable / Elle / Matt Steinberg + Ran Xia
- Initiative / Clara / Playwright's Realm INK'd
- As You Like It / Rosalind / SSF 2018 + Emma Went
- Please visit oliviarosebarresi.com/resume for more credits and information
News
DEGENERATES World Premiere to be Presented at Playwrights Horizons
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2026
Playwrights Horizons has revealed the cast for the world premiere of Degenerates, a new play by Else Went directed by Emma Rosa Went, exploring an online incel community.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2026
Playwrights Horizons has revealed the cast for the world premiere of Degenerates, a new play by Else Went directed by Emma Rosa Went, exploring an online incel community.
Francis Jue, Maryann Plunkett, and More Featured in New PLAYING ON AIR Episodes
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2026
An award winning line-up of actors can be heard as part of Playing on Air's ‘25 - ‘26 Season announced last month. Learn more about the episodes and how to listen here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2026
An award winning line-up of actors can be heard as part of Playing on Air's ‘25 - ‘26 Season announced last month. Learn more about the episodes and how to listen here!
INITIATIVE World Premiere At The Public Theater; Extension Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2025
The Public Theater has released new production photos for Else Went’s world premiere INITIATIVE, now in previews and newly extended through December 7.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2025
The Public Theater has released new production photos for Else Went’s world premiere INITIATIVE, now in previews and newly extended through December 7.
INITIATIVE World Premiere to Begin Previews at The Public Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025
The Public Theater has begun previews for the world premiere of INITIATIVE, an epic new play by Emerging Writers Group alumnus Else Went and directed by The Public Theater’s inaugural Directing Fellow Emma Rosa Went. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025
The Public Theater has begun previews for the world premiere of INITIATIVE, an epic new play by Emerging Writers Group alumnus Else Went and directed by The Public Theater’s inaugural Directing Fellow Emma Rosa Went. Learn more!
Photos: INITIATIVE World Premiere in Rehearsals at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025
You can now get a first look at rehearsal photos for The Public Theater’s world premiere play INITIATIVE, written by Emerging Writers Group alumnus Else Went and directed by Emma Rosa Went.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025
You can now get a first look at rehearsal photos for The Public Theater’s world premiere play INITIATIVE, written by Emerging Writers Group alumnus Else Went and directed by Emma Rosa Went.
Micaela Diamond, Shuler Hensley and More Join The Public Theater 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2025
The Public Theater has revealed additional cast members for the upcoming productions of its 2025-26 season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the season!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2025
The Public Theater has revealed additional cast members for the upcoming productions of its 2025-26 season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the season!
![WHY TAYLOR SWIFT IS GAY: A PRESENTATION Comes to Theatre [Untitled] Photo](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/columnpiccloud/200200-358407c59fe319030e06226d1f0f9f75.jpg)
WHY TAYLOR SWIFT IS GAY: A PRESENTATION Comes to Theatre [Untitled]
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2025
Theatre [Untitled] will kick off its 2025 Reading Series with a reading of Why Taylor Swift is Gay: A Presentation by Lilly Camp. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2025
Theatre [Untitled] will kick off its 2025 Reading Series with a reading of Why Taylor Swift is Gay: A Presentation by Lilly Camp. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
Full Casts & Creative Teams Set for PIPELINE FESTIVAL at WP Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2024
WP Theater has revealed the full casts and teams for the fifth biennial Pipeline Festival. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2024
WP Theater has revealed the full casts and teams for the fifth biennial Pipeline Festival. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, May 6- Meet the Next On Stage Top 30, Jeremy Jordan, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - May 6, 2021
Today (May 6) in live streaming: Next on Stage is back to introduce the high school Top 30, Jeremy Jordan in concert, The Secret Garden revival workshop, and more!
by Nicole Rosky - May 6, 2021
Today (May 6) in live streaming: Next on Stage is back to introduce the high school Top 30, Jeremy Jordan in concert, The Secret Garden revival workshop, and more!
Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, April 30- with Betty Buckley, Donna Murphy, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2021
Today (April 30) in live streaming: Broadway Rocks the Who!, Stars in the House reunites The Mystery of Edwin Drood, and more!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2021
Today (April 30) in live streaming: Broadway Rocks the Who!, Stars in the House reunites The Mystery of Edwin Drood, and more!
Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, April 23- with Lesli Margherita and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 23, 2021
Today (April 23) in live streaming: Lesli Margherita chats on Clubhouse, Romeo & Juliet premieres on PBS Great Performances, and more!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 23, 2021
Today (April 23) in live streaming: Lesli Margherita chats on Clubhouse, Romeo & Juliet premieres on PBS Great Performances, and more!
Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, April 22- with Lucie Jones, an ER Reunion, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2021
Today (April 22) in live streaming: Lucie Jones visits Backstage Live, an ER reunion on Stars in the House, and more!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2021
Today (April 22) in live streaming: Lucie Jones visits Backstage Live, an ER reunion on Stars in the House, and more!
Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, April 16- with Ana Villafañe, Michael Cerveris, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 16, 2021
Today (April 16) in live streaming: an Assassins reunion, Ana Villafañe in concert, and more!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 16, 2021
Today (April 16) in live streaming: an Assassins reunion, Ana Villafañe in concert, and more!
Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, April 15- with Stephanie J. Block, Sebastian Arcelus, Derek Klena, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 15, 2021
Today (April 15) in live streaming: Stephanie J. Block and Sebastian Arcelus visit Backstage Live, Derek Klena chats on Clubhouse, and more!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 15, 2021
Today (April 15) in live streaming: Stephanie J. Block and Sebastian Arcelus visit Backstage Live, Derek Klena chats on Clubhouse, and more!
Virtual Theatre This Weekend: April 10-11- with Ali Stroker, Annette Bening and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 10, 2021
Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, April 10-11, 2021.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 10, 2021
Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, April 10-11, 2021.
Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, April 9- with Marisha Wallace, Lena Hall, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 9, 2021
Today (April 9) in live streaming: Marisha Wallace chats on Clubhouse, an Easter Bonnet celebration on Stars in the House, Lena Hall in concert, and more!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 9, 2021
Today (April 9) in live streaming: Marisha Wallace chats on Clubhouse, an Easter Bonnet celebration on Stars in the House, Lena Hall in concert, and more!
Virtual Theatre Today: Wednesday, April 7- with Lena Hall, The Blackburn Prize, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 7, 2021
Today (April 7) in live streaming: The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize ceremony, Lena Hall visits Backstage Live, a Rock of Ages reunion, and more!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 7, 2021
Today (April 7) in live streaming: The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize ceremony, Lena Hall visits Backstage Live, a Rock of Ages reunion, and more!
Virtual Theatre This Weekend: April 3-4- with Matt Doyle, Derek Klena and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 3, 2021
Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, April 3-4, 2021.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 3, 2021
Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, April 3-4, 2021.
Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, April 2- with Lauren Patten, Derrick Baskin, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 2, 2021
Today (April 2) in live streaming: it's Game Night on Stars in the House, Lauren Patten in concert, Bringing You Broadway, and more!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 2, 2021
Today (April 2) in live streaming: it's Game Night on Stars in the House, Lauren Patten in concert, Bringing You Broadway, and more!
Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, April 1- with Matt Doyle, John Kander, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 1, 2021
Today (April 1) in live streaming: it's Game Night on Stars in the House, Matt Doyle visits Backstage Live and more!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 1, 2021
Today (April 1) in live streaming: it's Game Night on Stars in the House, Matt Doyle visits Backstage Live and more!
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