Angela O'Neill

Biography

Angela O’Neill is a dynamic performer, educator, author, and storyteller who has been passionate about the stage since the age of 10. Her love for theatre led her to earn a B.A. from California Baptist University and an M.A. in Theatre Arts from California State University, San Bernardino. With a heart for both performance and education, Angela has spent years inspiring students in higher education through courses in theatre and public speaking.

A seasoned actress, Angela’s favorite roles include Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun, Marian Paroo in The Music Man, Lucy in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Terry in Stage Door, and Elizabeth Proctor in The Crucible. In addition to her on-stage work, she has directed numerous plays and musicals, including co-writing and directing her original work In Progress: A New Musical, a modern retelling inspired by Pilgrim’s Progress.

Angela is also the author of Unspoken Word: One Moment With Jesus Changes Everything, a powerful book that brings twelve biblical stories to life through a dramatic, theatrical lens. She continues exploring the intersection of faith, creativity, and storytelling as the host of The Stories in Progress Podcast, where she interviews fellow artists, authors, and creatives.

Angela is thrilled to bring her creativity, teaching experience, and deep love of story to the Belmont University community.