BELLA HADLEY (she/her)
Hungry. Curious. Ready to work. An actress currently based in the Midwest (USA).
Bella’s technical training was based upon the methods of Stanislavski, Chekhov, Meisner, and Margolis. She has also explored Anne Bogart’s Viewpoints technique and the Voice method of Kristin Linklater under the instruction of Jeff Casazza. Her musical theatre training focused on David Mamet’s Practical Aesthetics technique, under the instruction of James Stover. Training under the instruction of Elizabeth Mikautadze (Mikautadze Dance Company), Bella built a foundation in movement through Ballet and Modern Dance.
Film credits include The Adults Are Talking (Dir. Ryan Boylan) and commercial work for Wings Etc., Fort Wayne Trees, and Longe Optical. Stage credits include Jean - August: Osage County (Three Rivers Music Theatre), June - Into The Breeches and Margaret - Silent Sky (Arena Dinner Theatre).
Bella is, at her core, an artist deeply sensitive to and appreciative of being human. Also a lover of hot sauce, Fran Lebowitz, and showing up with heart.
Testimonials
“To watch Bella act is to watch a master quilter create. She brings together a natural curiosity, humility combined with a bold playfulness, and intense listening skills to weave together characters that are vibrant and truthful. The dedication to her craft and her positive attitude make her an absolute joy to work with. I've had the fortune to collaborate with her as a director and as a fellow actor and I am always thrilled to witness her process and performance. She finds layers and textures in every role she takes on, creating a genuine chiaroscuro that is magnetic to behold. ”
— Gloria Minnich, Director and Theatre Instructor
“Bella is a treasure to work with - her dedication and attention to detail is unmatched. There is within her a passion for human understanding, communication, and empathy - all of which fuel her unique perspective on storytelling.”
— Austin M. Rausch, Costume Designer and Assistant Professor of Theatre
“I have had the good fortune to work with Bella in a theatrical setting, as well as on multiple film sets. As an artist, Bella’s talents are beyond her years. Her attention to detail is unmatched. As an actor, her nuance is unparalleled as she disappears into each character she inhabits. Finally and most importantly, I find Bella to be a woman of upstanding character and integrity. She should be a welcome addition to any project she wishes to apply her gifts to.”
— Gavin Thomas Drew, Actor and Director, Summit City Music Theatre