Acting
Save the drama for the stage, darling!
"To this day, I still think back on my time as Angel and pinch myself to make sure it was real. It was such an incredible opportunity and I’m eternally grateful that I got to step into those iconic heels every night. Angel taught me so much about myself including how to celebrate all parts of me unapologetically and how to truly lead from love and compassion. Performing in Hawai’i at the Blaisdell Concert Hall (the theatre where I saw my first Broadway touring show, The Lion King) was a full circle moment and one of those experiences in life where the stars aligned and the universe whispered in my ear, “relish this moment, baby - it’s all for you.” Measure in aloha.
“Darling,
we’re everything.”
Josh is Interviewed by Theatre Geek while touring with the National tour of Rent
-The Rogers Revue
"Joshua Tavares’s performance as the gender fluid and wonderfully carefree Angel truly blew our minds! Tavares’s fierce dance moves, smooth drum playing and impeccable comedic timing won over the audience and had us cheering him on the entire night."
- Theatre Bloom
"Truly the epicenter of joy in this production, Angel (Tavares) is a radiant ball of compassion and love and acceptance and all of the things that Rent truly is at its core. There is a sassy simplicity to Tavares’ Angel that just melts your heart and warms your soul, driving the show to have a happy heart at its core."
- Review STL
"Joshua Tavares is fantastic as Angel, and gave an impressive display of physicality during “Today 4 U,” jumping from floor to table and just generally giving it his all."
- Broadway World Ottawa
"The scenes between Tavares and Hicks were touching and utterly captivating in their sincerity."
New York city Theatre Credits
Angelina Ballerina Holiday
Zuccotti Park (Original Cast)
The Dooples (Original Cast)
Curtain Up A Musical Vaudeville
Off The Edge
Thoroughly Modern Mille
Marco
Joe (NY Fringe Festival)
Chalky
Featured Soloist
Featured Actor
Ensemble / (Vocal Coach)
Vital Theatre Co.; Dir/ Choreo. Sam Viverito
Salgado Productions; Dir/Choreo. Luis Salgado
Roy Arias Theatre; Dir. Charles Mandracchia
AMDA New York; Dir. Andrews / DiPietrpolo
AMDA New York; Dir. Jason Chaet
Zeigeist Productions
national tour credits
RENT, 20th Anniversary Tour
Angel Dumott Schunard
Worklight Productions; Dir. Evan Ensign
Original Broadway Staging/Choreography Marlies Yeraby
film
television commercials
One Voice (National Broadcast)
Saint Peter's College Promo
Bud Light Advertisement
Budweiser Advertisement
Lays Potato Chips Commercial
Self
Lead Student
Bar Patron
Bar Patron
Featured Extra
Pacific Islanders in Communication
SEPE Inc./ Dir. Greg Buyalos
VaynerMedia NYC
VaynerMedia NYC
Variable Productions NYC
Training
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo - BA in Drama, Minor in Hawaiian Studies
American Musical and Dramatic Academy NYC – Musical Theatre
Matthew Newton Acting Studio NYC – Film/TV/Commercial
Steps on Broadway NYC – Dance Work Study Program
Special Skills
Fluent in ʻŌlelo Hawai ʻi (Hawaiian), Tumbling, Basic ‘Ukulele, Basic Guitar, Sight Singing/Reads Music, Swimming, Drivers License.
Dance: Theatre, Hip-Hop, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hula and Heels.