Theatre Artist · Performer · Creative Collaborator

Jackalyn Cooper

Charlotte based theatre artist with experience in performance, directing, dramaturgy, dramatic writing, and design and technical theatre.

Jackalyn Cooper is a graduating senior at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where she is earning a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre. Her work reflects a multidisciplinary approach to storytelling, shaped by performance experience, technical training, and a strong foundation in collaborative theatre making.

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About

Jackalyn’s work bridges both performance and production. She has trained extensively with Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, where she performed in productions including Bye Bye Birdie, 42nd Street, and Antigone, while building her artistic foundation through years of conservatory and pre professional training.

In addition to her performance background, she has developed strong experience in costume and production work. As a seamstress in the university costume shop, she contributes to costume construction, supports fittings, and collaborates within fast paced production environments.

Her multidisciplinary background allows her to approach theatre with a well rounded perspective, bringing together storytelling, character, visual design, and collaboration in meaningful ways.

Areas of Work

A creative practice shaped by performance, production, and storytelling.

Performance

Stage experience developed through productions and years of formal theatre training.

Directing & Dramaturgy

A thoughtful approach to story structure, interpretation, collaboration, and theatrical vision.

Dramatic Writing

Storytelling shaped by text, character development, and creative exploration.

Design & Tech

Hands on technical theatre experience with costume construction and production support.

Explore Jackalyn’s work

View performance experience, production work, and creative materials across theatre and design.

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