Avery hails from the outskirts of Philadelphia, growing up in the quaint town of Souderton, Pennsylvania. She started performing at the ripe, awkward age of 5. Many karaoke cabarets took place in her living room, but her first big moment was when she first stepped on stage to perform in a cruise ship talent show in front of a crowd of 300. (very intimidating for a kindergartner). It was from this moment on that she found a love for the art of storytelling and enacting change through art.
She then proceeded to audition for small theatrical productions at her local dance studio and later at school, demonstrating a commitment to her craft. With a clear vision of her future, she devoted the remainder of her childhood and teenage years to honing her skills in singing, acting, dancing, writing, filming, and bringing to life a myriad of creative endeavors that sprung from her boundless imagination.
Since her early involvement in junior productions, she has been actively seeking opportunities to make a return to the stage. Over the last four years, she has diligently pursued her Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre within Rider University's esteemed program located in Lawrenceville, New Jersey.
On May 8th, she recently performed in her senior showcase alongside her peers from Rider's musical theatre class of 2024 at Ripley Grier Studios in NYC. From showcase, she recently signed with Pantera/Murphy Agency. As a culmination of her time at Rider, she had the honor of portraying Sonya Rostova in Dave Molloy's Natasha Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, directed by Broadway veteran T. Oliver Reid.
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Avery Gallagher has established thriving partnerships with accomplished professionals in the regional industry. Notable achievements include portraying Sherrie Christian in Rock of Ages at The Clinton Showboat Theater, Wendla Bergmann in Spring Awakening at The Grand Theater, Veronica Sawyer in Heathers at Skippack PC, and Nicola in Kinky Boots at the highly reputable Delaware Theatre Company in Wilmington, Delaware.
Looking ahead, Avery will be starring as Belle in Beauty and the Beast with Revival Productions in West Chester, Pennslyvania. Gratefully acknowledging these enriching opportunities, Avery eagerly anticipates the advancement of her future career.
Even when she’s not performing, Avery is always up to something exciting such as scaling boulders, exploring new places, and helping out in her local community. She loves making iced chai lattes, working out, doing yoga, and spending time with her family and significant other.
