About Me

I am an actor/singer based in Washington DC, where I recently completed my graduate studies in classical acting at the Shakespeare Theatre Company Academy (STCA). As part of this year-long intensive program, I immersed myself in a broad spectrum of techniques tailored to the classical actor, but relevant to all forms of dramatic expression: acting, textual analysis, voice, speech, movement, mask, clown, alexander, stage combat, stretch, conditioning, and theater history.

I grew up on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, but I spent the better part of my adult life in Orlando, Florida, where I indulged my other great passion: all things Disney. I have worked in various leadership roles for Disney Live Entertainment (DLE) at Walt Disney World. I most enjoyed my time as a Stage Manager for DLE’s Equity stages, and I still do seasonal work in this capacity.

But I once again heard the siren song of traditional theater during the COVID lockdown. After leaving my full time job at the House of Mouse, I migrated back to the DMV area to prep for a life-changing year with SCTA. I am eager to work with all regional theater folk in the DC Metro area! Please feel free to connect with me on Instagram (@brett.m.earnest) or Facebook, or via the Contact portion of my website. I look forward to hearing from you!

I hold a BS degree from the University of Maryland, and my MFA was conferred by George Washington University, in partnership with Shakespeare Theatre Company. I also studied musical theater at the undergraduate level as part of a summer intensive program at Tisch School for the Arts (New York University).

Recent acting credits:

  · For STCA: Romeo & Juliet(Friar Lawrence), The Rover (Ned Blunt), The Odyssey(Old Odysseus/Helios), Cymbeline (Cymbeline/Dr. Cornelius).

· For Georgetown University: Marino Faliero, Doge of Venice (Marino Faliero).

· For Johns Hopkins University / Goethe-Institut: Immanuel Kant (Cardinal).