From Stage To Stage: Woodside Alum Takes The Local Bay Area Theater Scene by Storm

Brigitte Losey in Heather's The Musical.

For Brigitte Losey, the stage wasn’t just an extracurricular—it was a calling. Inspired by her older sister Heather, she grew up waiting for her chance to join Woodside High School (WHS) Drama. The moment she did, she threw herself into every opportunity the program offered, both onstage and behind the scenes.

At WHS, Brigitte performed in musicals like Footloose (2008), Smokey Joe’s Café, Curtains, and Once on This Island. She also explored stage management, lighting design, and even directing. That breadth of experience gave her a rare perspective on what it takes to bring a show to life. “Barry gave us structure, but he also let us follow our curiosity,” she remembers. “If you were interested in something, he’d say, ‘Great—go figure out how to do it.’ That kind of encouragement built confidence and helped us grow.”

Finding Her Place and Her Voice Within the Vibrant Regional Theater Scene

That confidence carried her to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where she studied theater and deepened her skills across performance, design, and production. But it was back in the San Francisco Bay Area where Brigitte truly came into her own.

Since returning, she has become an integral part of the region’s vibrant theater scene, performing with companies like TheaterWorks, Hillbarn Theatre, Palo Alto Players, San Jose Stage, and Ray of Light. She’s taken on challenging roles in shows like Heathers and Sondheim’s Assassins, and stepped into new work as part of the world premiere of a play by Bay Area playwright Jeffrey Lo.

Through each production, Brigitte has not only grown as an artist but also contributed to the thriving Bay Area theater community—proving that the foundation built at Woodside can lead to lasting impact on and off the stage. “Theater gave me confidence, initiative, and lifelong friends,” she says. “Woodside was where I found my voice, and I’ll always be grateful for that.”

Brigette’s Advice For Young Artists:

• Get involved locally: Attend shows, volunteer, or audition with your school or community theater to find your place and build experience.

• Be proactive and curious: Reach out to directors or staff, offer to help, and explore all aspects of theater—you never know what skills or opportunities you’ll discover.

• Engage with the community: Build connections, follow companies on social media, and support local productions—being present opens doors to future opportunities.

Why This Matters for Our Students

Brigitte proves that there are a myriad of spaces that will welcome your talent and passion for the arts onto their stages.

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