Conservatory Performance

Thelma recently graduated from the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute, concluding her two-year studies with a conservatory performance. She performed in three scenes: The Importance of Being Earnest (top left), August: Osage County (bottom left), and Brilliant Traces (right).

She chose these roles to challenge herself and to showcase a wide range of characters. Thelma greatly enjoyed the conservatory performance, as it gave her the opportunity to explore three very different characters, each struggling in their own unique way.

A photograph from the play The Importance of Being Earnest. Two women in historical clothing sit at a small table set for tea, engaging in conversation.
A photograph from the play August: Osage County. A married couple on stage. The woman is preparing a bed and the man is reading a book.
A photograph from the play Brilliant Traces. A young woman sitting on a beige leather couch, wearing a light beige spaghetti strap dress, looking at the camera with a lost painful expression.

Little Women

Thelma recently played Marmee in her first Off-Broadway production of Little Women. She performed in three shows at the Actors Temple Theater in New York City. The adaptation was written by Klara Earles and directed by Delia Mullen. With only five weeks of rehearsals and one week of tech, the production was a success!

Thelma enjoyed the challenge of playing a character older than herself, fully embracing Marmee’s movements, voice, and motherly nature. It was a wonderful cast, and she is extremely grateful to have been part of such a great show.

A photograph from the play Little Women. Four women dressed in period costumes on stage.
Six young women are standing outside a theater, holding colorful bouquets of flowers, posing for a photo.
A photograph from the play Little Women. Women dressed in period style clothing taking a bow on stage after a performance, with audience members clapping and waving.
A photograph from the play Little Women. Four women and one girl sitting and standing around a woman holding a book, in a cozy room with brick fireplace and sofa, likely from a theatrical play.

Significant Other

Thelma made her theater debut as Laura in Significant Other by Joshua Harmon. The play is based on the author's experiences navigating adulthood, marriage, friendships, and more. Laura is a bright, positive school teacher who longs to find love, while also serving as the best friend to the lead character—who has a more skeptical view of romance.

The production ran for three performances at the Irma Sandrey Theater in New York, directed by Illana Stein.

Thelma will never forget this performance and will cherish the memories she made from this amazing experience.

A photograph from the play Significant Other. A bride and groom wedding dance on stage with a dark background and hanging lights, smiling and holding hands.
A photograph from the play Significant Other. Three actors on stage, two women in pink dresses and a man in a suit, standing in confusion on stage.
A photograph from the play Significant Other. A group of four young actors on stage during a theatrical performance, with some holding champaign glasses, in a scene set with minimalist blue and gray decor and black background.
A photograph from the play Significant Other. Two actors on stage, one woman in a pink floral dress with arms outstretched, and one man in a checkered shirt holding her arms, with a pink drink on the table behind them.

Untitled, 1970

Thelma was part of Untitled, 1970—a multimedia piece in New York. Untitled, 1970 follows two young boys navigating life in New York as they experience loss, heartbreak, and friendship. Thelma played Lisa, a playful and opinionated young girl who is friends with the two protagonists. Thelma appeared in the short film portion of the project; however, half the story was also performed live on stage in a Brooklyn loft. The narrative shifted seamlessly between stage and screen. Untitled, 1970 became a major success, with 16 performances receiving great reviews and widespread press coverage in the United States, Iceland, Mexico, and beyond. In addition to her role as Lisa, Thelma brought her styling expertise to the project, contributing to its distinctive visual identity.

A behind the scenes photograph from a multi media project. A group of five young adults socializing at a bar, with two women and three men, drinks on the table, and a camera filming them.
A journal review of a multi media project called Untitled 1970.
Movie poster for 'Untitled, 1970' featuring a man singing with glasses on and a crowd of people dancing and socializing at a party.