Professionals | San Diego Performing Arts Directory

Ryan Hafner

Performing Professional: Actor, Singer

Ryan is a charismatic actor and dynamic singer with commanding stage presence, outstanding vocal ability, and a positive, collaborative attitude. His passion for performance and commitment to excellence are evident in his every role, large or small. His ability to convey genuine emotion and character depth has been recognized by numerous casting directors, helping him land roles across a wide range of productions both professional and at the community level. Ryan is well versed in musical theater, acting on film and on stage, and solo and ensemble singing. He enthusiastically seeks opportunities to further broaden his experience in all of these areas.

Susan Hammons

Performing Professional: Actor, Musician, Singer; Production Professional: Director

Susan Hammons has been acting and singing on San Diego stages for decades: at La Jolla Playhouse, North Coast Rep, Lamb’s Players, ion theatre, and many more. Favorite shows include award-winning productions of “Falsettos” at Diversionary and “A Little Night Music” at Cygnet.

Lina Hannegan

Performing Professional: Actor, Singer

Lina is an aspiring actress and singer based in San Diego. A fan of musical theatre since taking technical theatre classes all through high school, Lina never saw herself to be the person ON stage until deciding on a whim to take a musical theatre workshop earlier this year. From there, she completely caught the bug and is now taking weekly vocal lessons as well as additional acting and musical theatre workshops to develop her craft. Lina is beyond excited to start getting involved in the community in a way she never thought was possible for her before.

Sara Hayes

Performing Professional: Actor, Singer

My name is Sara Blanche. I’m a non-binary transwoman from San Diego, CA (she/they pronouns please). I’m a theater and anthropology double major from Wesleyan University, class of 2020. I’m a singer. I’ve taken six years of private vocal lessons, been in countless musicals, and did collegiate a cappella with The Wesleyan Spirits. I’m an actor. I’ve trained with Maria-Christina Oliveras and Kim Weild at Wesleyan University and most recently got to sharpen my skills as Mark Cohen in RENT. I’m a content creator. I work as a freelance video editor for a number of high profile personalities online. I’m a writer. I have work published in the San Diego Union Tribune as well as a senior capstone collection of essays, poetry, and narrative storytelling.

Douglas Henderson

Performing Professional: Actor, Singer

Douglas Henderson is a charismatic actor singer who has performed all over the country. His previous credits include Harold Nichols The Full Monty 10th Avenue Arts Center San Diego directed by Harley Jay, Bailiff/Simon the Zealot The Last Days of Judas Iscariot Trinity Theatre directed by Sean Boyd. He can be seen this September at Moonlight Productions Saturday Night Fever as Frank Manero. He looks forward to what the future will hold for him and is so grateful for all the opportunities and people that have made it all possible.

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Jamaelya Hines

Performing Professional: Actor, Dancer, Singer

Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, performing has been a large part of Jamaelya's life since the age of nine. Along with dance, Jamaelya was involved in competitive show choir from 7th through 12th grade. Being active in two different show choir groups led her to being involved in the Arizona All-State Show Choir and national competition group that toured the country. Jamaelya has performed in various dance shows along the east cost and has danced for Norwegian Cruise Lines and is currently performing in theater shows in the San Diego area.

Dylan Hoffinger

Performing Professional: Actor, Dancer, Model, Singer

Dylan Hoffinger (AEA) is an award-winning, triple-threat artistic force to be reckoned with, having performed all over Southern California, in Massachusetts, and Chicago, where he played Gen. Charles Lee in HAMILTON: An American Musical. He is a recipient of the Old Globe Honor for Outstanding Achievement in Musical Theatre, the San Diego Theatre Critics Circle Craig Noel Award for Outstanding Young Artist, and the StageSceneLA Award for Best Performance by a Lead Actor for his portrayal of Horace Poore in Anita Bryant Died For Your Sins @ Diversionary Theatre, where he also played DJ in Harmony, Kansas. San Diegan's may also remember Dylan from when he played Mr. Mistoffelees in CATS @ San Diego Musical Theatre, Seymour Krelborn in Little Shop of Horrors @ San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts, Moritz Stiefel in Spring Awakening @ American Rose Theatre, or either of his ensemble performances in Hairspray and The Who's TOMMY @ San Diego REP. Dylan has also had the privilege to be in Parade @ Cygnet Theatre Company, The Odyssey: A Musical Experience @ The Old Globe, and Trevor @ The Playwrights Project. Other SoCal theatre includes Baby John in West Side Story @ Musical Theatre West, American Idiot (dance capt.) @ La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, and Recorded in Hollywood @ The Kirk Douglas (directed by Denise Dowse). Outside of CA, Dylan reprised his role of Baby John in West Side Story @ Barrington Stage Company. See resume for full list of training etc.

Wendy Hovland

Performing Professional: Actor, Model, Voice Artist

Wendy is an on-camera and voice actor trained in a hybrid Meisner technique. She naturally conveys traditional elegance, likeable sensibility and a dash of whimsy. Her experience includes work in films, commercials, industrials, documentaries, and theatre as well as voiceover. Wendy's voiceover work has won numerous awards and been featured in the HEAR Now: Audio Fiction and Arts Festival. Her voice is a popular choice for narration, e-learning, telephony and commercials. Wendy is also a frequent presenter, speaker and emcee for events and also serves as 'Voice-of-God' voiceover for conferences. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from San Diego State University, where she majored in Public Relations and minored in Speech Communication. Wendy is an active volunteer with Girl Scouts where she enjoys hiking, backpacking, canoeing and anything else that involves outdoor adventure.

Jamie Lee Hudson

Performing Professional: Actor, Comedian/Improv Comic, Model, Singer; Production Professional: House Manager, Make-up Artist, PA/Stage Crew, Props, Stage Manager, Teacher/Coach

I am 36, I was raised in the central valley of California, in a little country city on highway 99. I have a Skills Recognition Award in Theatre Performance from Modesto Junior College. I like to do comedy and improv. I have a little bit of free time to do some theatre. I have been working in San Diego for the past 3 years and have some time to recoup and would like to do some performing before I head off to Los Angeles to find steady work in the entertainment industry. I love the magic that exist on the stage. I love the audience. I appreciate the efforts and talents of everyone that works together for the success of a great show. I look forward to auditioning or even expanding my knowledge of backstage work. I have worked as a house manager and would even like to do some box office work.