Gabrielle Bauman is a Canadian/American actor, director, and playwright currently based in coastal Virginia. She holds an MFA and has a particular passion for new work, female led projects, and the intersection of faith and art.

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Aboard Narcissus

Thrilled to announce the upcoming world premiere of my short play, adapted for the stage from F. Scott Fitzgerald’s short story, The Off-Shore Pirate! Catch the maiden voyage as part of the Z Fringe in Virginia Beach, Sunday April 6th. https://www.zfringe.org/tickets
Silverstage Theatre Company

Excited to join the team at Silverstage leading Marketing & PR. Silverstage specializes in producing nostalgic work in the greater Chicago area.
"These Shining Lives" by Melanie Marnich

Delighted to fill in for the role of Frances and tell the story of the radium girls & their perseverance for justice.
An Evening with Tauren Wells

Jazzed about my first time stage-managing live music!
Big thank to SonRise Music Festival and RU Institute of Music and Worship for bringing me backstage.
"Sense and Sensibility" Adapted by Kate Hamill

Cedarville University, Winter 2024. “Guest director Gabrielle Bauman helms a delightfully sophisticated presentation …” - Russell Florence Jr., Dayton Daily News
Go Monarchs!

Excited to join the Department of Communications & Theatre Arts at Old Dominion University with the adjunct theatre faculty!
"Contraband: The Untold Story of Emancipation"

Grateful to be involved in the development of this new piece telling the story of the contraband decision at Fort Monroe. GVI Productions presents the untold story of emancipation.
"Wreck of the Dictator"

Excited to spend the summer on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront while stage managing this original show about the Norwegian barque that famously wrecked on these shores!
"Emilie" by Lauren Gunderson

Looking forward to my Toronto directorial debut, April 2023.
New Work Development of "Maud: The Musical"

Thrilled to be working on the development of this brand new Canadian musical telling the story of famous author, L. M. Montgomery.
Performing with The Spirit of Maud Theatre Co.

Delighted to return to the Spirit of Maud stage for three shows in rep this August: Anne and Maud, All About Anne, and Conversations with the Ladies of Lucy Maud Montgomery.
New Work/T.O. Fringe - "So Mote It Be: The Musical"

Delighted to work my second Toronto Fringe, stage managing the new work folk musical, So Mote It Be.
Zine

Excited to be collaborating with YIKES Co. for their upcoming zine, Idolatry.
New Work Development - "The Good Guys"

Book and Lyrics by Aurora McClennan with Music by Fynn Manhattan Cuthbert. Thrilled to be joining the female-led team at The Flare as Stage Manager for this new Canadian musical.
"The Heiress" by Ruth & Augustus Goetz

March 4-7th, 2021. Limited Run due to Covid-Restrictions.
"The Good Doctor" by Neil Simon

January 29th, 2021 ONLY. Limited run due to Covid-Restrictions.
Cheers!

Great time filming a re-creation from the pilot of Cheers!
"Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley" by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon

Running Nov. 20-22 & Dec. 4-6, 2020. Thrilled to be playing Mrs. Darcy in this holiday treat directed by Eric Harrell.
New Adaption of "The Jane Austen Book Club"

A new play, adapted for the stage! Or in this case, desktop… Incredible to be joined by viewers around the globe, including the author of the best-selling novel, Karen Joy Fowler. Catch us LIVE May 7th and ReStreamed May 8-10th, 2020.
"Twelve Angry Jurors"

by Reginald Rose
Running January 24th through February 2nd, 2020. Excited to join this contemporary, female-heavy production directed by Marcianna Klaustermeyer!
"The Gifts of the Magi"

Excited to join the team for The Gifts of the Magi as their Stage Manager!
Show runs Nov. 22-24 & Dec. 6-8, 2019
"Arsenic and Old Lace" by Joseph Kesselring

Running Oct. 11-13 & 18-20, 2019
"Brontë" by Polly Teale

Excited to join Inspire Collaborative at the Zeiders American Dream Theater - July 26 to July 28, 2019.
Listen to the WHRO interview with our creative team.

Growing up as a shy but curious artist, Gabrielle’s love for dance, visual art, and story intersected when she discovered performing in the theatre. Pairing her mother’s quiet beauty and off-beat humour from involvement in her father’s career in deathcare, she strives to bring joyful wit and unpretentious elegance to her acting roles. She has a particular passion for new work, female led projects, and the intersection of faith and art. In addition to her time on stage, Gabrielle enjoys her work as a director, stage-manager, and teaching artist. Outside of the theatre, Gabrielle loves introverted afternoons curled up with a hot cup and an embroidery project.

Gabrielle grew up in the corn fields of Ohio, the lively city of Toronto, and traveling across North America and Europe. After completing a Master of Fine Arts in Acting in Virginia Beach, she settled in Toronto with her hamster, Honey. While in the GTA, Gabrielle worked with several indie theatre companies, reinvigorating her love for new work and collaboration. Some highlights include performing in rep with The Spirit of Maud Theatre Company; directing the female centric play, Emilie: La Marquise du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight; and aiding in the development of multiple new works… including workshopping her own first full-length play! Gabrielle recently returned to Virginia Beach for a new, coastal adventure.