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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Originating Lead Performance — The Callback (2026).

Originated the principal role of 313 and co-wrote an original Off-Off-Broadway production directed by Drama Desk Award-winning Christian Kelly-  Sordelet at The Producers' Club in Manhattan's Theater District.

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International Professional Musical Theatre — Greatest Days (2023–2024).

Engaged to understudy five female principal roles and performed as Debbie in the Swiss premiere of the internationally established musical at Le    Théâtre, Emmen.

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New York Theatrical Performance — A Sketch of New York (2026).

Cast in an established Off-Off-Broadway sketch-comedy production, performing scripted comedy and choreographed theatrical combat before live audiences. 2

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National Broadcast Recognition — Radio SRF 1 (2026).

Featured in a 42-minute national public-radio portrait documenting her professional development, acting training, and original New York theatrical work.

THEATRE AND MUSICAL THEATRE

THE CALLBACK | October 2026

313 - Principal Lead (Original Cast) and Co-Writer

Showbiz Assassins · The Producers’ Club, New York

Directors: Christian Kelly-Sordelet and Juanita Santafe Sabogal

 

- Originated the role of 313, an ambitious actress caught between psychological pressure, professional rivalry and escalating moral conflict.

- Carried the role’s full emotional arc across the evening, culminating in a choreographed physical confrontation at the play’s climax. 2

- Co-wrote the play with Christian Kelly-Sordelet, developing its characters, dramatic structure and audience-driven narrative.

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NO VACANCY SERIES | September 2026

Teresa - Lead Understudy in Motel Story

Ivy Crest Theatre Company · Urban Stages, New York

Director: Erica Silberman

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- Prepared the lead role in full through text analysis, scene study and rehearsal, remaining performance-ready in dialogue, blocking and character relationships.

- Collaborated closely with the director and company to safeguard the continuity of every performance

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A SKETCH OF NEW YORK | September 2026

Actor and Stage Combat Performer

A Sketch of New York Productions, Inc.· The Producers’ Club, New York

Directors: Jo DiNozzi and Darien DeMaria

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- Developed comedic characters for an Off-Off-Broadway sketch-comedy production, relying on precise timing and physical storytelling before live audiences.

- Executed choreographed stage combat within comedic scenes, sustaining character intention through controlled, repeatable physical action

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GREATEST DAYS - SWISS PREMIERE | Winter 2023-2024

Understudy for all Five Young Female Principal Roles | Performed Debbie

Circomedia AG · Le Théâtre, Emmen, Switzerland

Directors: Silvio Wey and Carlotta Jarchow

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- Covered all five young female principal roles, mastering each track’s dialogue, vocal material, choreography and staging.

- Performed the principal role of Debbie during the professional run, delivering both its dramatic and musical demands.

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MADE IN DAGENHAM | February 2023

Beryl - Supporting Role

Musical Plus · Schüpfheim - Switzerland

Directors: Silvio Wey and Carlotta Jarchow

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- Played Beryl, the outspoken and irreverent Ford sewing machinist, with bold characterization, sharp comedic timing and full musical performance.

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WEST SIDE STORY | February 2016

Big Deal - Supporting Role

Musical Plus · Schüpfheim - Switzerland

Directors: Silvio Wey and Carlotta Jarchow

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- Played Big Deal, a member of the Jets, integrating dramatic scene work with choreographed musical staging and the production’s stage                  fights.

SELECTED FILM and SCREEN PRODUCTIONS

● HIT HOUSE July 2026 | Willow  - Principal Role | Independent feature film (in post-production) | Director: Christian Kelly-Sordelet

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● CRAZY B*TCH August 2026 | Quin - Supporting Role, 48 Hour Film Project | Director: Patrick Scholl

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● TO EAT A FRUIT August 2026 | Supporting | Short film | Director: Agnieszka Gradziel

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● DIRECTIONS OF PROTECTION July 2026 | Supporting | Short Film | Director: Heidi Valkenburg

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● FLUTTER August 2025 | Supporting | 48 Hour Film Project | Directors: Boy Ewald, Daniel Victor

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STAGE COMBAT - PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE

SORDELET INC., New York | 2026

Stage Combat Demonstrator - Rick Sordelet and Christian Kelly-Sordelet, Drama Desk

Award-winning fight directors

Demonstrated fight choreography for performing companies in rehearsal, modeling timing, intention and safe technique so cast members could learn and reproduce each sequence.​

 

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Productions supported

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● The Lost Boys - Broadway, Palace Theatre, New York (2026)

 

● Stranger Things: The First Shadow - Broadway, Marquis Theatre, New York (2026)

 

● Tina - The Tina Turner Musical - North American National Tour (2026)

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Independent Productions

 

● Take Me Out (2026) | Fight Choreographer | Independent feature film, in post-production | Directors: Joshua Malekos and Niko Volonakis

 

● Blood of My Blood (2025) | Fight Choreographer | Short Play Series Vol. 1: Inception · Caveat, New York | Director: Daniely Martins

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SELECTED MEDIA RECOGNITION

Radio SRF 1, Swiss Radio and Television | August 30, 2026

"Die fünfte Schweiz "

Michelle Frei - Vom Entlebuch an den Broadway" 42-minute national radio portrait

 

 

VoyageLA Magazine | September 8, 2026

"Conversations with Michelle Frei", interview

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