Actor . Writer. Artist.
"The role of Annie Sullivan is played by the exquisitely talented Deya Ozburn. With a performance resume' from here to California and back again, Ms. Ozburn has the kind of acting chops to play the many-faceted Sullivan, [and] displays the wit, intelligence and rigid-backed perseverance which resulted in success in the difficult task of teaching Miss Keller."
Kim Hastings
AXS.com
​"The Miracle Worker"
"The descent of Sister James from joyful young teacher to worry-ridden tool of her superior's piercing belief is etched in Ozburn's face as thoroughly as on her voice, and the intimacy of the seating allows the audience to experience this with her."
Joe Izenman
The Weekly Volcano
"Doubt"
Featured Roles
"The Miracle Worker"
as Annie Sullivan
"Last but certainy not least is Deya Ozburn’s staggering portrayal of Annie Sullivan. I have in the past praised Ozburn for very varied roles...The Children’s Hour, Twelfth Night, and The Importance of Being Earnest, but this was a new high. Ozburn brings the tireless, highly focused Annie to life...The bulk of her portrayal is physical, but when she does speak, her terse, emotionally vibrant words reveal a young woman with a tormented body and soul who somehow found uncommon strength and confidence from her travails, and one seriously worthy of our respect and admiration. "
Michael Dresdner
Dresdner's Theatre Reviews
"The Maids"
as Solange
"Deya Ozburn, completely committed and swaying between remorse and B&D scariness...shines in raw honesty, taking Solange through fear to a crazy-eyed desperation."
Rosemary Ponnekanti
The News Tribune
"The Importance of Being Earnest"
as Gwendolen Fairfax
"Ozburn is amazing, adroitly donning the imperious, duplicitous mantle of Gwendolen with flawless timing, an unerring balance of coy sweetness and cutting innuendo, and a set of postures and mannerisms that make her the very best Gwendolen I’ve ever seen, on stage or screen. It was an absolutely perfect performance."
Michael Dresdner
Dresdner's Theatre Reviews
"Wait Until Dark"
as Susy Hendrix
"...what comes through is Ozburn’s brilliant portrayal of Susy, the sightless character for whom blindness is not a handicap but rather something that strengthens her by sharpening her perceptions and giving her the advantage of being able to level the playing field when it comes down to the struggle of the hero against the villain. It is well worth a night at the theater to watch this performance by one of the region’s more gifted actors. "
Dave Davison
The Tacoma Weekly
"The Children's Hour"
as Martha Dobie
"Deya Ozburn...is frankly amazing. Her timing, her hesitant pauses, and the manner in which she holds back her reactions tells us much more about Martha than is expressed by her words. She is tentative. She is clearly wrestling with emotions she has not acknowledged even perhaps to herself, and all of this is expressed in the physicality of Ozburn’s acting."
Alec Clayton
The Tacoma News Tribune
"Blithe Spirit"
"Arcadia"
as Hannah Jarvis
"Blithe Spirit"
as Ruth Condomine
" Ozburn is a consummate actor who gives each character she portrays a unique persona; the actor is chameleon-like in her characterizations. Ruth is loving, laughing, incredulous, angry and finally resigned. Ozburn shows every facet of her character wonderfully well. "
Lynn Geyer
The Suburban Times
"The Last Schwartz"
"The Underpants"
as Gertrude Deuter
"Ozburn hams it to high heaven with a portrayal of Gertrude that calls to mind both Katharine Hepburn and Madeline Kahn, either of whom I could easily see in the role. "
Alec Clayton
The Tacoma Tribune
"Oliver!"
as Nancy
"Deya Ozburn's Nancy provides further highlights, leading a few raucous numbers with a voluminous singing voice, while capturing the complex emotions at play in the lover of the villain. "
Joe Izenman
The Weekly Volcano
as Bonnie Schwartz
Deya Ozburn plays Herb’s wife, Bonnie... confused, scared and burdened with secrets. The range of emotions both nuanced and dramatic that Ozburn conveys is huge and authentic."
Alec Clayton
The Tacoma News Tribune
"A quadrangle of sexual tension exists amid the present-day denizens of Sidley Park: Deya Ozburn inhabits the brash, brilliant, and cynical author Hannah Jarvis..."
Dave R. Davison
Tacoma Weekly
Recent Works
Other Featured Roles
"Misery"
by William Goldman
Performed as Annie Wilkes
Directed by Chris Serface
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October - November 2023
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"Thumbs"
by Rupert Holmes
Performed as Jane Morton
Directed by Bill Hulls
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April 2023
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Lakewood Playhouse Award - 2017
Best Leading Actress
"Wait Until Dark"
Susy Hendrix
South Sound Stage Excellence- 2017
Best Leading Actress
"Wait Until Dark"
Susy Hendrix
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South Sound Critic's Association - 2015
Best Leading Actress
"The Miracle Worker"
Annie Sullivan
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***Best of the Best of South Sound Theatre**
A Critic's Career of Top Artists
Best Leading Actress
"The Miracle Worker"
Annie Sullivan
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Lakewood Playhouse Award - 2015
Best Leading Actress
"The Miracle Worker"
Annie Sullivan
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Lakewood Playhouse Award - 2015
Best Ensemble
"The 39 Steps"
The Woman
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Critic’s Choice - Alec Clayton - 2012-2013
Special Recognition
“The Children’s Hour”
Martha Dobie
Best of South Sound Theatre - 2011
Best Ensemble
"The Last Schwartz"
Bonnie Schwartz
Weekly Volcano Award - 2003
Best Leading Actress
"Inherit the Wind"
Rachel Brown
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Awards
"Twelfth Night"
by William Shakespeare
Performed as Olivia
Directed by Rachel Permann
August - September 2022
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"Educating Rita"
@ Renton Civic Theatre
Directed by Vickie Webb
as Rita
"Enchanted April"
@ Harlequin Productions
Directed by Linda Whitney
as Lady Caroline
"The 39 Steps"
(Production #1 - 2013)
@ Renton Civic Theatre
Directed by John Munn
as The Woman
"Clybourne Park"
@ Broadway Center for the Performing Arts
Directed by Marilyn Bennett
as Bev
BroadwayWorld.com Nominations - Seattle Region
Best Leading Actress
"Wait Until Dark"
Susy Hendrix
2017
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Person to Watch
2016
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Best Ensemble
"The Miracle Worker"
Annie Sullivan
2015
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Person to Watch
2014
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Person to Watch
2013
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Person to Watch
2017
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Best Ensemble
"Arcadia"
Hannah Jarvis
2016
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Best Ensemble
"The 39 Steps"
The Woman
2015
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Best Leading Actress
"The Children's Hour"
Martha Dobie
2013
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Best Leading Actress
"Arcadia"
Hannah Jarvis
2016
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Best Leading Actress
"The Miracle Worker"
Annie Sullivan
2015
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Best Leading Actress
"Educating Rita"
Rita
2014
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Best Leading Actress
"The 39 Steps"
The Woman
2013
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Best Featured Actress
"The Underpants"
Gertrude Deuter
2016
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Best Leading Actress
"The 39 Steps"
The Woman
2015
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Best Leading Actress
"The Maids"
Solange
2014
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Best Featured Actress
"The Importance of Being Earnest"
Gwendolen Fairfax
2013