PAYTON KOZAK

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Hi, welcome! I’m Payton.

I’m a Brooklyn-based actor with a strong background in theatre, singing, and movement-based work. I’m new to the New York scene. My only goal is to do great work with great people and learn as much as I can along the way :)

I have a passion for playing badass characters of any gender. You can catch me in new stage work, like the US debut of Emilia, or starring in a commercial for a beloved small business in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

I’m also a writer, so if I’m not acting or auditioning I’m typing away. Much of my work is inspired by growing up queer and religious in middle America.

Let’s team up!

Actors Access

THEATRE

Pin. Jo Ensemble Studio Theater | Lucky Stiff

Museum Chloe WMU Dept. of Theatre | Joan Herrington

Emilia Will Shakespeare / Man 2 WMU Dept. of Theatre | Kate Thomsen

Sweat Jessie WMU Dept. of Theatre | Mark Liermann

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Snout/Peasblossom WMU Dept. of Theatre | Kate Thomsen

Blood at the Root Student/Ensemble WMU Dept. of Theatre | Mark Liermann

As You Like It Rosalind Karen Fraction Theater | Alicia Evans

The Addams Family Alice Karen Fraction Theater | Alicia Evans

Julius Caesar Cassius The Rose Shakespeare Co. | Kyle Westmas

FILM

(im)possibility of California Principle WMU Dept. of Theatre | Joan Herrington

COMMERCIAL

List Upon Request Supporting Elemental Media Co. | Katie Cutcharavan

TRAINING

WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY | B.F.A Theatre Performance: Acting (2023)

ACTING: Joan Herrington, Kate Thomsen, Mark Liermann, Dwandra Lampkin

FILM: Hilary Ward, Charles Andrew Gardner

VOICE/SPEECH: Elizabeth Terrel, Corie Auger, Jay Berkow

STAGE COMBAT: Siobhan Richardson (armed and unarmed), Nathan DeCoux

VOICE OVER: Joel Gelman [Workshop], Jeffrey Driesbach [Workshop]

DANCE: Amy Avery

VOCAL PERFORMANCE: Corie Auger (Musical Theatre), Lisa Capps (Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Solo & Ensemble), Sue Mackenzie (Musical Theatre, Classical, SSA)

SPECIAL SKILLS

LANGUAGES: English, Spanish

DIALECTS: Contemporary British, RP British, Cockney, Southern American (General and Savannah, GA), General Eastern European, Czech, Latin-American, Colombian

INSTRUMENTS: Piano, Percussion (intermediate), Guitar (Beginner) | DANCE: Jazz, MT

SPORTS: Kickboxing, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Hockey, Skating (ice and wheels)

Mixologist; Writing; Standup; Improvisation; Harmonization; Snapping; Whistling; Visual Art; Sewing (proficient)