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Carly Hayes is a NYC based actor, singer, improviser and artist originally from Tulsa, OK. She earned BFA in Musical Theatre from Missouri State University. This December, Carly originated the role of “Caty” in the world premiere of Bum Bum: or, This Farce Has Autism at the HERE Arts Center in NYC. She been seen professionally in NY as the Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods, Rona Lisa Peretti in Spelling Bee and Miranda in the Tempest. Other favorite roles include Ado Annie in Oklahoma!, Luisa in the Fantasticks and Loving Cat Mom in real life.

A graduate of the core improv program at UCB, Carly has improvised all around the city with indie teams Siblings, Night Brunch and Young Adult Trilogy and was on the house improv team ‘Goliath’ at the Armory where she performed weekly at the Tank. Currently Carly is a performer and teaching artist with EPIC Players where she teaches improv to neurodiverse adults. She is passionate about working with neurodiverse artists and earned a Dougie Award in 2022 for outstanding work within the autistic community.

Carly has hosted and performed in cabarets at HBO Theater, Lincoln Center, Joe’s Pub and 54 Below. She also does stand up and writes comedy songs. Her musical-comedy cabaret ‘Peter, Paul and Carly’ which she co-wrote and starred in, had a successful monthly residency at the Duplex.

COACHING

Carly coaches private acting lessons open to all abilities! She has taught a wide variety of ages and levels for 6 years, and holds over 20 years of professional acting experience. Whether you are a beginner or seasoned actor, Carly conducts her lessons with empathy, patience and verve! Her specialties include audition prep, breath and vocal technique, monologue and scene work, Shakespeare and improv comedy.

Fill out the contact form at the bottom of the website with “Private Coaching” in the subject line if you have questions or want to schedule a session!