ALEX BASS

Alex Bass (he/him) is a fourth-year student at the University of Georgia, graduating with a Theatre B.A., Musical Theatre Certificate, and a Psychology B.S. this May. Growing up in Thomasville, GA, he quickly developed an enthusiasm for all things creative. His passions for performing, illustrating, singing, and dancing have enriched his soul and carried him through the most difficult times of his life. As one of the many dreamers who believes they owe it to other creatives for uplifting them in times of need, Alex hopes that one day he may be able to touch the lives of others like him who were once struggling to find a place to belong or a solution to their sorrows. His devotion to psychology coincides with this goal; he intends to combine his knowledge of both fields to create new works that expose audiences to new, groundbreaking depictions of our daily lives that “comfort the disturbed and disturb the comforted,” as he enjoys putting it.

Although Alex has plenty of future goals left to achieve, such as breaking into the world of voice acting, he has accomplished much in his time at UGA. The proudest moment of his career was performing as Seymour Krelborn in UGA’s queer interpretation of Little Shop of Horrors (dir. Daniel Ellis), granting him the incredible honor of being the first transgender man to play a leading role in UGA’s history. Additionally, he performed in UGA’s Mother Courage and Her Children (dir. Justin Anderson) as Old Man/Ensemble, as well as Carrie: The Musical (Stokes) with UGA Next Act. Beyond UGA, he has also performed as Greg Wilhole in Hands on a Hard Body, the Minstrel in Once Upon a Mattress, and Peter Quince in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Having served as the head of diversity, equity and inclusion for UGA Next Act, Alex has developed a strong sense of justice, a caring spirit, and a willingness to stand up for what he believes is right. His work as a student assistant in the costume shop, in addition to his small business where he sells his artwork that he jumpstarted his freshman year, has also granted him an entrepreneurial flair and handiness he hopes to continue fostering post-grad!