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Gillian Britt is an actress and published writer located in New York City. As a playwright, her work has been produced by Frigid Theatre, Fishwife Productions, the Queens Short Play Festival, and Trapezoid Theatre Co., at Under St. Marks, Vino Theatre, Secret Theatre, and The Chain. An enthusiastic advocate for independent theatre, Britt co-produced her play, The Beholden, at The Chain Theatre’s 99-seat space in October of 2023. The Beholden was published as part of the inaugural cohort of 1319 Press in 2025. Her play, Glory, was published in the Stonecoast Review’s 22nd Issue. Excerpts from her pieces Phryne and Glory have been selected to be presented in various new works festivals around NYC. As an actress, she was last seen onstage in her Off-Broadway debut as Janey in Egg Frame at the American Theatre of Actors. She is a proud Stag & Lion company member, and during her tenure, she has played Hermia in A Midsummer Night's Dream, Kitty in Charley's Aunt, Belle in A Christmas Carol, and Narraboth in Salome. On screen, she recently starred in "Blue Desire," an Official Selection of the 2024 Big Apple Film Festival. Additionally, she recently wrote, directed, and starred in "French Philosophie," and starred in "Creampuff," both of which were presented at the 57th Street Collective's inceptive showing. She is a proud member of the Dramatists Guild and Actors' Equity Association. 

 

Britt’s work explores themes of divine femininity and subversive mythology. She has a passion for turning historic prejudices on their heads by crafting nuanced tales which present alternative points of view. She is most inspired by people (often women) who have been discarded or slandered by history–any biased criticism about a powerful woman perks her ears and ignites a drive to tell the other side of the story. She is honored to have the opportunity to uplift the women around her through her work.

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Gillian was born and raised in Plano, Texas before moving to Nashville, Tennessee to study acting at Belmont University's BFA program. There, she also trained with Rodney Cottier and Diana Scrivener-Blair of LAMDA, and practitioners of Frantic Assembly, before graduating Summa Cum Laude. In her final year of study, Gillian received the Outstanding Achievement in Performance award for her work as an actress throughout her time at Belmont. In New York City, she has continued her training at the Barrow Group and Actor Therapy.