Scarlett
Jacques
ACTOR/SINGER/DANCER
Based in New York City
‘Scarlett Jacques’s phenomenal performance as Tracy’s best friend, Penny, is a true highlight of the show. Incredibly awkward and dorky, Jacques is a master of comedic timing and characterization—and just wait until she unleashes her electrifying voice’
- Stir Vancouver
‘The real standout of the show was Scarlett Jacques as Penny — a splendid mix of awkwardness, singing talent, and impeccable comedic timing. You cannot help but be drawn to her in every scene’
- The Gauntlet
About Scarlett
Scarlett is a proud kiwi who was born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand!
Growing up she had an undeniable passion for performing in all aspects, starting choir at the age of 5 and being part her first musical ‘Frosty the Snowman’ at aged 7.
She now has over 15 years of training and performance experience in singing, acting and dancing, and her love for this art continues to grow with each opportunity that comes her way!
Her resume includes over 30 musicals in professional, community and youth theatre, both in New Zealand and in the USA, as well as significant experience in Film and TV. She even had her own segment on Disney Channel called ‘Guide to Earning Pocket Money’.
In 2021 she made a huge step in her career by moving to New York City to attend The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, which she then graduated from in May of 2023 with her Associate Degree in Musical Theatre.
Only 2 months after graduating Scarlett was cast as Penny Pingleton in the Broadway National Tour of Hairspray the Musical which she toured for 10 months with throughout the USA and Canada!
Aside from Musical Theatre, Scarlett loves travelling, baking, thrifting and fashion in general- which she uses as an outlet to express her creativity and individuality.
She is also a big advocate for mental health awareness and is open about her journey battling and overcoming an eating disorder and the impact is has had on her life. Scarlett feels her overcoming this was a key factor in shaping her into the hard-working, driven and passionate person she is today.
Scarlett’s ultimate goal for the future is to work professionally consistently throughout her career, learning as much as she can about her art and herself.
Recent Work!
Broadway National Tour of Hairspray as Penny Pingleton
Scarlett has just closed the Broadway National Tour of Hairspray as Penny Pingleton which she spent 10 months travelling across North America with!
She performed in venues including the National Arts Centre in Ottawa Ontario, Connor Palace at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, the Stifel Theatre in St Louis, the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver Canada, the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco, the Belk Theatre in North Carolina, the Hobby Center in Houston and the Music Hall in Dallas!
Broadway Dreams Showcase 2024
Scarlett recently performed in the 2024 Broadway Dreams Showcase at the United Palace (2023 Tony Awards Venue)
~50 students were invited from all over the country to perform for top Broadway Casting Directors, Agents and Creatives.
She was an intern and faculty assistant as well as performing in several numbers in the show. Faculty included: Nicholas Rodriguez, Rachel Hoffman, Spencer Liff, Jeremy Schonfeld, Antwon Keith Collier, Alexia Acebo, Annette Tanner, Tristan Hill, Warren Egypt Franklin, Mimi Scardulla, Jason Goldston and John Viggiano.
Broadway Dreams Performance Apprentice
Over the summer Scarlett was a Performance Apprentice for the Broadway Dreams US Summer Tour in New York City.
She had the opportunity to audition for and train with incredible faculty whose resumes include: Broadway, National Tours, International credits as well as regionally! It was an honour to work and build connections with people who she looks up to so much within this industry.
Some of the faculty include: Spencer Liff, Quentin Earl Darrington, John Bronston, Jeremy Lyons, Alexa Green, Nicholas Rodriguez, Sarah Hartman, Matthew Lee Robinson and Rachel Hoffman.
