As an actor and choreographer, Stephanie Anne Bertumen has worked with various companies regionally as well as within the vibrant arts community located in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. Local credits include: Guthrie Theater: A Christmas Carol (Belle); Theater Latté Da: Bernarda Alba (Adela); Ten Thousand Things: The Winter’s Tale (Perdita); Theater Mu: Twelfth Night (Viola); and Theater Mu/Park Square Theatre: Flower Drum Song (Mei-Li), among others. Stephanie performed in the U.S. premiere of Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax, directed by Tony-nominated director Max Webster and presented by The Old Globe and Children’s Theatre Company in partnership with The Old Vic. Stephanie’s choreography has been on the stages of History Theatre, Old Log Theater, Artistry, the University of Minnesota/Guthrie Theater BFA Actor Training Program, and Chaska High School. She was honored to receive the Twin Cities Theatre Bloggers Favorite Choreographer Award in 2024.
In addition to plays and musicals of classic and contemporary stature, Stephanie’s experiences also encompass on-camera and voice-over work, having worked on projects with such companies as Twin Cities Public Television, Best Buy, and Lerner Publishing. Also a classically-trained soprano, she serves as a cantor at The Basilica of Saint Mary, the co-cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Minneapolis and Saint Paul.
Stephanie received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Acting from the University of Minnesota/Guthrie Theater BFA Actor Training Program. During her third year of the Program she had the privilege of performing on Shakespeare’s Globe stage in London and taking theater classes both at The Globe and at the London International School of Performing Arts. Stephanie graduated summa cum laude with distinction and was named an Outstanding Senior within the University’s Department of Theatre Arts and Dance.
She’s grateful for her mentors, including Randy Reyes and the late Kenneth Washington. Stephanie also treasures the love of her amazing family: “Mom, thank you for being my best friend. I love you infinitely.” Stephanie Anne Bertumen is a proud member of the Actors’ Equity Association.