BERNADETTE HUNTER
Bernadette has performed in numerous ballet, musical, and theatre productions. Her ballet credits include Cinderella, The Nutcracker, Scheherazade, and Coppélia, while her stage experience spans a variety of musicals and plays such as Oliver!, Fiddler on the Roof, The Wiz, Twelfth Night, Macbeth, The Importance of Being Earnest, Peter Pan, and Animal Farm.
She is a graduate of the National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA) Open Actors Residency and Studio programs, where she continued to develop her training in performance and stagecraft. Bernadette enjoys bringing energy, creativity, and warmth to every production and is grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with the artists and community at Upstage Productions.
UPSTAGE ACTING CREDITS
PRAISE FOR BERNADETTE
“Bernadette Hunter, who shines as the convict servant Mary Dawes. Hunter’s performance is nothing short of captivating—authentic, quietly powerful, and consistently engaging even when she is not the focus of the scene. Her attentive listening, effortless emotional truth, and warm connection to fellow characters create a beautifully grounded portrayal.”
“Mary Dawes (played by Bernadette Hunter) is the convict maid with a soft spot for her beloved Hegarty. Hunter’s performance is warm, sincere and strong.”
“Bernadette Hunter’s portrayal of the maid is spirited and heartfelt, her warmth cutting through the play’s darker tones.”