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"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

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"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

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"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

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"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

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