Performer
New York City
Austin
Atlanta
Born in Texas, at home in New York City. A recent graduate of the Stella Adler Studio with over 20 year’s experience as an actor and collaborator, serving communities and more recently, the professional industry.
I’m your not-quite-average boy next door - a bit understated when you meet me, but a real goober when you know me. I can be your stock romantic, but love to play chameleon. I can elevate a good crowd-pleaser, and make the esoteric accessible.
Beyond types, titles, and industries, I’m a ‘fixer’ — I solve problems and exceed expectations wherever I’m placed, and am eager to support those around me.
When I’m not on the job, I’m finding ways to bring my other interests into my work—science, video games, programming, Dungeons & Dragons - I’m a big ol’ nerd. These days, I’m experimenting with gamification and live-streaming as tools for inclusive and equitable arts production.
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Isaac’s Eye
Reagan Tankersley stars in this daring, playful, and fast-paced exploration of a young Isaac Newton, written by Lucas Hnath
Performing 9/1-17 at The Astoria Playhouse
Presented by The Garret Theater Company and the Greek Cultural Center
Buy tickets now!
The Playboy Murders
Reagan Tankersley Co-Stars as Ryan Jenkins
Streaming on Discovery+ starting January 23rd
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Romeo & Juliet
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival
directed by Emma Went
Reagan Tankersley features as Lord Capulet, Friar Lawrence, and Gregory
Public performance information available soon!
Stepan | "Gusev" by Checkhov | dir. Graham Schmidt
Ryan Jenkins | "The Playboy Murders" | dir. Andrea DeBrito
Maxmillian Von Oster | By the Way, Meet Vera Stark | Stella Adler Studio
Stepan | "Gusev" by Checkhov | dir. Graham Schmidt
The Self | 30 Ghosts | Stella Adler Studio, self-produced
King Louis | Henry VI, Pt 3 | Shakespeare at Winedale
Peter Rhys Davies | By the Way, Meet Vera Stark | Stella Adler Studio
Boyet | Love's Labors Lost | Present Company
Gaoler | Comedy of Errors | Shakespeare at Winedale
Stepan | "Gusev" by Checkhov | dir. Graham Schmidt
Topper | The Cold Water Army | UT at Austin
Faustus | 'Doctor Faustus' by Christopher Marlowe | dir. James Loehlin
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Height - 5’10 | Eyes - Brown | Hair - Brown
University
Stella Adler Studio
Rumors
Lenny
Nathan Winkelstein
Macbeth
Duncan, et al
Mike Grenham
The Tempest
Prospero
”
By the Way, Meet Vera Stark
Max / Peter
Luis-Daniel Morales
University of Texas
at Austin
Dr. Faustus
Faustus
James Loehlin
Henry IV, Part 1
King Henry
“
Henry VI, Part 2
Suffolk
”
The Cold Water Army
Topper (supporting)
Lily Wolff
University of Texas,
Slavic & Eurasian Studies
Недоросль, or The Adolescent
Mitrofan (lead)
Isto Barton
The Broccoli Project
Sexual Perversity in Chicago
Dan
Helena Stark
Stock
Hudson Valley
Shakespeare Festival
Romeo & Juliet
Friar Lawrence, Capulet, Samson
dir. Emma Went
Colorado New Play Festival 2021, 2022
Post Parkland
Ensemble
dir. Barbara Pitts-McAdams, Jimmy Maize
Tectonic Theatre
Walden (remix)
Larry Bird
dir. KJ Sanchez
Alliance Theatre
NYTF Summerfest
Promethea
Lord Byron
dir. Anika Krempl
Art Meat
Kid Simple: a Radio Play in the Flesh
The Foley Artist
dir. Delanté Keys
The Present Company
Hamlet
Horatio, Rosencrantz, et al
dir. Stephanie Carll
Love’s Labors Lost
Boyet
”
Breaking String
Gusev
After the short story by Anton Chekhov
Stepan (supporting)
dir. Graham Schmidt
choreo. Erica GIonfriddo
Film, Digital & Streaming
ID Channel, Lion TV
The Playboy Murders
Ryan Jenkins (co-star)
dir. Andrea DeBrito
Robert Moncrieff Prod.
Santa Cruz
Guy
dir. Robert Moncrieff
Arecibo Productions
Pattern Recognition
Lead/Narrator
dir. Andrew Eaton
Unworldly Ensemble
Jesus Hopped the A Train
D’Amico
dir. Asha Bryant
Sweet Tea Shakespeare
The Alchemist
Kastrel
dir. Bob Jones
Red Bull Theatre
Shakespeare in Schools:
Romeo & Juliet
Benvolio, Nurse, Paris
dir. Nathan Winkelstein
A King and No King
Ensemble
dir. José Zayas
Thinkery & Verse |
Butch Mermaid
Macábaret: Melbourne Fringe
Co-Host
dir. Ania Upstill, Celine Dirkes
Education & Training
The Stella Adler Studio of Acting | 3-Year Acting Conservatory, grad. 2020
Acting—Ron Burrus, Elizabeth Parrish, Jimmy Tripp, Sam Schact;
Camera Technique—Linney McCormick, Todd Thaler;
Voice—Alithea Phillips, Pete McElligott, Dayle Towarnicky;
Movement—Joan Evans, Joanne Edelman, Danyon Davis, Djoniba Mouflet;
Shakespeare/Classical: Jimmy Tripp, Andrew Wade, Angela Vitale
Shakespeare at Winedale | UT at Austin, The American Shakespeare Center, 2011, ‘13
Intensive repertory study and performance—James Loehlin
Original Staging Practices—Ralph Alan Cohen
The University of Texas at Austin | grad. 2013
BA, Majors in Rhetoric & Composition, History, Plan II Honors, Minor in English
Special Skills
Vocal Range—Baritone;
Dialects—RP, Irish, Cockney, North Jersey, Southern US (East Texas, Alabama), Southwestern US, Appalachian, Russian;
Languages—Sufficient pronunciation, beginner comprehension Russian and Spanish;
Dance—Modern, African-House, Basic Social Dance (Two-Step, Waltz, Swing);
Music—basic sheet comprehension, beginner piano and guitar;
Other—Voice Over Production; Stage Combat (rapier, broadsword, fisticuffs)--J. Steven White; Clown; Pratfalls; Animal Noises; Videography; Carpentry & Handiwork; Lighting Design & Tech; Western Horseback; Firearm Operation & Safety; Wilderness Survival; First Aid; Licensed Driver; Valid US Passport
Awards & Honors
Best Featured Actor in a Drama | nominee, Broadway World Austin Awards, 2017, Hamlet (Present Co.)
Best Ensemble Performance | nominee, Broadway World Austin Awards, 2017, Hamlet (Present Co.)
“Nick Bottom” Award | for excellence as member of the repertory, 2013, Shakespeare at Winedale