Natalie Rich

NYC actor, writer & improviser

"A performer at the top of their game"
–Binge Fringe 2024

Currently in
THE PICTURE
OF DORIAN GRAY
on Broadway

acting resume

writing cv

photo by Jess Maynard

“This heroic pit crew gets to bow alongside her at the play’s end, and they’ve more than earned it. Clad in black and hovering around the star, dancing adroitly in and out of the shadows, Williams’s cine-theatre army functions like a troupe of bunraku puppeteers.”
–Vulture

photo by Sara Krulwich for The New York Times

Natalie is currently in The Picture of Dorian Gray on Broadway (2 Tony, 3 Drama Desk and 2 Outer Critics Circle awards) serving as a camera operator and puppeteer—a role demanding agility, presence, and acute attention to detail. With a penchant for choreography and intuitive grasp of tone, timing, and rhythm, they bring a highly physical energy to their work, supported by extensive experience in improvisation, mime, stage combat and a wide range of dialects.

Recent stand-out performances include The Mystery of Irma Vep (Third Avenue Playworks), My Cousin Nelu is Not Gay (Ars Nova), and Hold Onto Your Butts (iO & Edinburgh Fringe)—all fast-paced, two-hander productions that showcased Natalie’s comedic prowess, athleticism, and ability to embody multiple characters with clarity and speed.

A generative artist, Natalie is known for originating the award-winning role in their web series The Weekend Detectives, which earned them Best Actress in a Comedy at the Independent Television Festival. Their half-hour pilot script Ride or Die was an Official Selection at the Catalyst Content Festival, and they co-created KEVIN!!!!! as a company member of Recent Cutbacks, which received an Innovative Theatre Award nomination for Outstanding Performance Art.

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photos by Jess Maynard

Press

“Natalie Rich is a hugely skilled comedian and mimic, displaying effortless timing and infectious enthusiasm.”

Theatre Weekly

“Natalie Rich delivers a stand-out performance as Kevin’s mother Kate McCallister, offering astounding levels of both touching emotion and laugh-out-loud comedy.”

The Reviews Hub

“Natalie Rich’s portrayal of Kevin’s mother (originally played by Catherine O’Hara) is simply a gift.”

Theatre is Good

“The Weekend Detectives is full of hilarious running gags and subtle moments that make it a stand out series.”

Decider

"Natalie Rich is a comic treat"

Daily Mail

“The Weekend Detectives matches up favorably against shows with far larger resource pools. It has the sharp plotting, amusing characters, and witty script of a top-notch workplace comedy.”

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News

2023: Nat's year of two-handers