It's me -
Talitha!
Beginning at 11 years old, Talitha McDougall Jones stepped into the professional world of Musical Theatre when she began working at Theatre Aspen in a summer repertory production of Annie. Since then, she has pursued her passion for performing by studying at the Manhattan School of Music (Bachelor of Music (Musical Theatre '20). Regional Credits Include: Waitress (Dawn), Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey), Kinky Boots (Lauren), Rock of Ages (Sherrie), Oklahoma! (Laurey), Suessical (Mayzie la Bird), Big Fish (Sandra), Grease (Frenchy), Shrek the Musical (Gingy), Beauty and the Beast (Babette/u.s. Belle), and many more.
Throughout the city, Ms. McDougall Jones has appeared with renowned artists such as Megan Hilty at Carnegie Hall with the New York Pops and Essential Voices USA. She has also performing in New York's greatest cabaret venues with Scott Siegel's Broadway's Rising Stars, as well as his highly acclaimed Broadway's Greatest Hits show at 54 Below.
She had the pleasure of playing Fraulein Kost in a never before produced version of "Cabaret," starring Jasmine Amy Rodgers, and revised in collaboration with John Kander, himself. You may have also spotted her portraying a wide range of your favorite characters aboard the Disney Magic Mainstage (Disney Cruise Lines). She is a vocal student of Samuel Mckelton (soprano), and is represented by Rebecca Allfrey of Firestarter Entertainment (FSE).
Talitha has a great love of stand-up comedy and studies with the Upright Citizens Brigade NYC. You can find her testing material out at open mics or competing in shows at comedy clubs around the city.
In addition to being on stage, Talitha is the founder and owner of Talitha Jones Studios: a NYC photography studio dedicated to providing affordable, professional-quality headshots for the working artist and rising professional. To read more and to view information on bookings, pricing, packages, and more, visit www.talithajonesstudios.com. Despite the chaos and, what feels like, an often hopeless world, Talitha believes so strongly in the power of live theatre and the hope that DOES exist in the euphoric combination of great work with great performers and even better people. She continues to perform, audition, write her own material, and make her mark on the Musical Theatre scene, and beyond.
