For Your Consideration
Role of Laura in Dangerous Instruments
Greetings Casting Team
I’m reaching out to express my interest in submitting for the role of Laura Hammond in Dangerous Instruments. As an AEA actress in my 40s, I feel a deep connection to characters like Laura, whose complexity and depth align with the roles I’ve been drawn to at this stage in my career.
I’ve compiled a few clips of my recent work below that I believe are particularly relevant to this project.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I’d be thrilled to contribute to this production and look forward to hearing from you if you feel I’d be a great fit.
- Ashlee
Audition Clips
Bio
Ashlee Espinosa is an American actress known for her dynamic work on stage and on screen. With a Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre from the University of Central Oklahoma and a Master of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from San Diego State University, she has built a career that bridges artistry and storytelling across multiple mediums.
On stage, Ashlee has earned acclaim for her compelling performances in roles such as Alison Bechdel in Fun Home (Chance Theater), Millie in Thoroughly Modern Millie (Performance Riverside), and Sally Bowles in Cabaret (Lawrence Welk Theatre). Her diverse regional credits also include standout performances in Shrek the Musical (Princess Fiona), Legally Blonde (Brooke Wyndham), and The Paisley Sister’s Christmas Special (Abigail Paisley). She has collaborated on industry readings such as Ryan Scott Oliver’s We Foxes (Willa), Tom Diggs & Jay D’Amico’s The Fairy Hoax (Adult Dulcie/Vivian), and the NYC reading of the new musical Fulfillment (Agatha) at Open Jar Studios.
Recently, Ashlee has expanded into on-camera work, appearing in Season 2 of the true crime docuseries Oxygen's Fatal Family Feuds and booking a commercial with a major, globally recognized brand. Her experience as a stage performer informs her approach to on-screen roles, bringing depth and authenticity to every project.
In addition to her performance career, Ashlee served as a theatre professor for nearly a decade, most recently at UC Irvine, where she worked with both BFA and MFA students. This background shapes her mentorship and performance philosophy, blending artistic expertise with practical career guidance.
Ashlee’s artistry is rooted in a passion for storytelling and creating authentic connections, whether on stage, in front of the camera, or through her ongoing mentorship of emerging performers in the industry.