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Hi!

I'm Maddi O'Connell.

Performer.
​Aspiring stage manager. ​
Theatre professional.

Welcome!

My name is Maddi (they/he), and I am from Cincinnati, Ohio. I graduated with my BFA in Acting and minor in Music from Baldwin Wallace University!

After being immersed in theatre and music as a toddler, I have developed a deep, fiery passion for storytelling. I am a theatre artist whose perspective is based in community change and impact and making differences in others' lives through the performing arts. I want to share the beauty, comedy, and tragedy of humanity with audiences of all ages while concurrently creating experiences to move them emotionally and foster dialogue around difficult topics. My ultimate end goal is to be a multi-disciplinary artist who can continue to touch others with my vibrant love for this incredible art form that I believe is the most effective agent for change.

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Currently.

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World Premiere!
The Last Will and Testament of Madison Giles by Torie Wiggins
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
Directed by Torie Wiggins

To what extent would you go to set up the most important people in your life for success after you die? When Madison unexpectedly passes, an unlikely crew of her friends, exes, and family are brought together to fulfill her last wishes. As they put the pieces together, laugh, cry, and eat chicken salad, they are faced with coming to terms with their new lives. This must-see, touching new story features Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati's 2024-25 Apprentice Company.

In a limited engagement from July 10th to the 12th, I am serving as the Production Stage Manager with Sam Devlin as my Assistant Stage Manager.
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Regional Premiere!
Jaja's African Hair Braiding by Jocelyn Bioh

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
Directed by Torie Wiggins


On a sweltering summer day in Harlem, a vibrant bunch of braiders and clients come together to connect, banter, share stories, uncover secrets, and more. Written by award-winning and Tony-nominated Ghanaian American playwright Jocelyn Bioh, you won't want to miss this fresh-off-Broadway piece full of humor and heart.

From May 31st to June 22nd, I alternated between the First and Second Assistant Stage Manager roles 
under our Production Stage Managers Margot Whitney and Lexi Muller.
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Ongoing.

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Stage Management Apprenticeship
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
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Shannon Rae Lutz, Director of Apprentice Programming
​Torie Wiggins, Artistic Associate
Margot Whitney, Production Stage Manager
​Lexi Muller, Assistant Stage Manager


It has been a joy continuing my stint at ETC in a stage manager position! I've learned so much by being the Second Assistant Stage Manager for all five productions in the 2024-25 season as well as the Production Stage Manager for the Studio Series and the apprentice show at the end of the season.
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