We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Anastasia Davidson. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Anastasia below.

Hi Anastasia, thanks for joining us today. Can you talk to us about a project that’s meant a lot to you?

Thanks for having me!

Honestly, I find meaning and purpose in every project I take on as an actress. From tackling social justice issues in educational plays to performing voiceover and motion capture for video games that promote mental health awareness, I enjoy it all. Recently, I played the role of Sherlock Holmes in “Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson, Apt. 2B” with the Butterfly Effect Theatre of Colorado. This fast-paced, smart, and zany play, written by Kate Hamill, specifies the casting of female-identifying actors for the lead roles. It was an honor to develop and perform the character of Sherlock and support plays written by women for women.

We appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your background and context?

I grew up in Connecticut, where I would often perform skits and plays for my family. I became enamored with performing at age five when my uncle showed me episodes of “I Love Lucy.” I pursued my love for theatre and received my BA from Bucknell University and MFA from The Pennsylvania State University.

After graduating in 2016, I moved to Colorado with my husband and have since worked consistently as an actress in the Denver Metro Area. I’ve performed at top theatres in the region, workshopped new plays by esteemed playwrights, taught theatre classes, and toured in educational shows. I’m currently a member of both the Butterfly Effect Theatre of Colorado and Curious Theatre Company.

Offstage, I’ve worked on the video game series “Life is Strange,” developed by Deck Nine Games and published by Square Enix, as a voiceover and motion capture actor, shot commercials, and am making my way into film. My first feature film, “Publish or Perish,” written and directed by David Liban, will be released later this year. I’m also working on some screenplays. I’m thankful for the support of my agents at Radical Artists Agency in Denver and The O’ Agency in Albuquerque.

I’m very grateful to be making a living as a professional actress. I owe so much to the unwavering support of my husband, Erik, and our families. 

We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.

Okay, I have to start my answer with one of my favorite quotes by William Feather – “Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go.”

I first came across this quote in my adolescence, and it continues to resonate with me. I have always believed that persistence is key, and this mentality has proven true for me both in my personal life and in my career as an actress.

Acting is a highly personal profession that guarantees consistent rejection, but also extremely rewarding acceptance; it comes with low lows and high highs. And because it is such a personal business, intimate aspects of your life inform and color the roles you play.

In 2022, I faced one of the most challenging periods of my life when I went through a miscarriage and an ectopic pregnancy within months of each other. It was a heartbreaking, exhausting, painful, and frightening time for me and my husband. Due to the life-threatening nature of an ectopic pregnancy, I was in and out of hospitals and doctors’ offices for much of the late summer and early fall.

Through it all, I am proud and grateful that I had the strength and support to persevere. During my miscarriage, I was performing two leading roles in repertory, Silvia in “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” and Rebecca Heminges in Lauren Gunderson’s “The Book of Will,” at the Colorado Shakespeare Festival. Amid my ectopic pregnancy, I accepted the role of Sherlock Holmes in BETC’s production of “Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson, Apt. 2B,” which ran to sold-out audiences earlier this year. I also signed with a talent agency in New Mexico, shot industrials, and did a table read for an upcoming indie film.

I look back on this time as an instance where I could have easily put my career on hold. But there will always be obstacles in the way of our dreams, and if it’s something you truly want, you must dig deep within yourself and find the resilience to carry on. I think sometimes it’s challenging to know if you’re on the right path until you go through a life-changing experience and then come out on the other side and proclaim, “Yes. This is what I want to do.” Or “No. This is not my course.” Nothing is linear, but with perseverance and resilience, we can achieve our goals.

For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?

Every day that I wake up with creative work ahead of me, whether it’s rehearsing, performing on stage or in front of the camera, or recording in a studio, is a fantastic day. I consider myself fortunate to be part of such an incredible community.

During a recent theatre visit, I sat behind some long-time patrons who recognized me from my performances. It was a lovely moment, and I enjoyed talking to them and sharing our love for the theatre. Whenever someone expresses gratitude for my work, it is a humbling and rewarding experience.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.anastasiadavidson.com
• Instagram: @stacedavidson321
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Joanna DeGeneres, Michael Ensminger, Jamie Kraus, Jennifer Koskinen, Cynthia Cazañas Garín