Grace Gilbert

Grace first stepped onto the stage in 2012 when she was cast as Brigitta Von Trapp in a local production of The Sound of Music. From that moment on, she fell in love with theatre and the joy of performing. The following year, she returned to The Sound of Music — this time in a professional production as Louisa Von Trapp — and has been performing ever since. Although she enjoys all styles and character types, Grace considers her strengths to be mezzo soprano tracks with a knack for comedic roles. 
 
Born and raised in Pawcatuck, Grace grew up in a lively household alongside her two brothers and supportive parents. Grace has always been extremely family oriented and could count on a full house most days. To escape the constant noise of a full house, she would often head out to the barn and spend hours singing to her horse, Cooper. Throughout middle and high school, she continued pursuing theatre while also developing a passion for choir and vocal performance. Encouraged by her family, Grace decided to pursue musical theatre professionally.
 
Grace earned her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts with a concentration in Music Theatre Performance from Plymouth State University, along with a minor in Standardized Patient Training. During her time there, she had the opportunity to perform a wide range of roles, including Sally Brown in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Jo March in Little Women, the Witch in Into the Woods, and Penelope Pennywise in Urinetown. In addition to theatre, Grace remained deeply involved in vocal and comedy performance through the university’s chamber choir, the treble a cappella group Mixed Emotions, and the improv troupe Plymprov, serving as historian for both student organizations. She graduated summa cum laude in May 2023 and was honored as the Theatre Arts Program Marshal.
 
Since graduating, Grace has continued performing professionally throughout New England and beyond in musicals, cabarets, and touring productions. She appeared as a principal performer in the North Pole Express, the largest Christmas production in New England, presented by the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat. She also joined the The REV Theatre Company Touring Company, helping bring live theatre experiences to children across New York State. She has also been in a number of musicals at playhouses in the NE region.
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Grace made the move back up to New Hampshire following graduation with her boyfriend, Aidan, but finds herself visiting her home down in CT and RI whenever she can. When she’s not performing, Grace can usually be found searching for a great coffee shop, reading, escaping to CT to see her cats or watching every spooky movie imaginable with her brother.