Oliver Chase Marten
Actor, Dancer, Teacher, Creator.
Oliver (he/him)
Oliver Chase Marten is a multi-hyphenate theatre artist born and raised in Palm Beach, FL, and is now currently based in Staunton, VA.
He is working on obtaining his Master’s degree at Mary Baldwin University’s Shakespeare & Performance program, and holds his BFA in Acting from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA.
Currently, he is understudying for the Spring 2026 Season at The American Shakespeare Center, which consists of Twelfth Night (dir. Nana Dakin), The Hound of the Baskervilles (dir. Brian Isaac Phillips), and A Bold Stroke for a Husband (dir. Emily Lyon).
About Me!
I have been dancing for as long as I could remember. Ballet and tap were my first loves, but I love to move in many different styles, including musical theatre and street/commercial. Movement based work and devising really excites me! I recently graduated from The University of the Arts with my BFA in Acting, and had a wonderful time enriching my education in Philly. While studying, I fell in love with early-modern texts and theatre history.
I strive to share the classics in a manner that is inclusive of those under-represented/marginalised throughout history. I hope to bring excitement and joy to older texts for a newer generation.
I have been fortunate enough to teach theatre in many different capacities- I have taught elementary school theatre as well as high school advanced scene study. I cannot wait to return to educating young theatre artists once I receive my MFA. :)
PHOTOS (ORIGINAL WORKS)
All at Once (40th Anniversary Remaster)
Visiones del Cuerpo
Hot/Cold Shower