Scarlett Jacques

actor/singer/dancer

About Scarlett!

I am a proud kiwi who was born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand! Growing up I had an undeniable passion for performing in all aspects. I started choir at the age of 5, then did my first musical ‘Frosty the Snowman’ at aged 7. I have now been training and performing for over 15 years, and my love for performing has only grown. I have been in over 30 musicals in professional, community and youth theatre, both in New Zealand and in the USA. I also have significant experience in Film and TV. I even had my own segment on Disney Channel called ‘Guide to Earning Pocket Money’

I have always known I wanted to perform for the rest of my life, so in 2021 I made a huge step to make this happen by moving to New York City. In May of 2023 I graduated from the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts with my Associate Degree in Musical Theatre. 2 months later whilst interning with Broadway Dreams on their US Summer Tour 2023, I was cast as Penny Pingleton in the Broadway National Tour of Hairspray the Musical which I am currently touring the USA and Canada with!

Aside from Musical Theatre, I love travelling, baking, thrifting and fashion in general- which I use as an outlet to express my creativity and individuality. I am hard-working, driven and passionate about my craft and my goal is to work professionally consistently throughout my career, learning as much as I can about my art and myself.

I have joined the Broadway National Tour of Hairspray the Musical as Penny Pingleton! This is my US Professional Theatre debut, as well as my National Tour debut! Catch me chew bubblegum and dance my way across the country and Canada- tour schedule below!

Exciting News!