Ariel Puls is an actress and artist currently based in her hometown of Portand, Oregon.  She spent ten years training as a dancer at Oregon Ballet Theatre, then discovered her passion for acting in highschool.  She attended college at the University of Portland, earning her BA in Theatre. She went on to earn her MFA in Acting at Columbia University in New York City, studying with such notable theatre artists as Kristen Linklater and Anne Bogart.  Much of her experience is rooted in classical theatre, movement informed performance, and new play development.  She is an avid Shakespeare fan and is always excited to discuss a play or theory.  She is passionate about research, making theatre accessible for all, developing new works, and reviving the classics for modern audiences, while also looking forward to expanding into film and television.