Ayana (she/her) is a Japan-born and Hawaii-raised dancer and circus artist. Tour: Broadway’s The SpongeBob Musical. Chicago credits: The Who’s Tommy, The Music Man (Goodman Theatre), The Music Man, Gypsy, Big Fish, A Christmas Story (Marriott Theatre), Charlie and The Chocolate Factory (Paramount Theatre), The King and I, Holiday Inn (Drury Lane Theatre), A Chorus Line (Porchlight Music Theatre), Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (Mercury Theater Chicago). Regional credits: “Charlotte” in Charlotte’s Web (Arden Theatre Company), 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Indiana Repertory Theatre), Pippin (Skylight Music Theatre), A Chorus Line (Short North Stage). TV credits: NBC’s “Frogger”, and various commercial work. She would like to thank Sylvia and the Actors Gymnasium for teaching her how to fly, literally and figuratively. Love and thanks to Jon, always! www.ayanastrutz.com
Bio as of 2024
