Megan McDermott

Actress | AEA

Megan is an actress and playwright with a passion for period pieces and heightened text, especially those that center women in the narrative. She has performed on many stages Regionally and Off-Broadway, including the Tony Award-winning Wilma Theater.

A style chameleon, she specializes in combining the visceral and the poetic, and loves a great farce! Think Tennessee Williams, Oscar Wilde, and Ken Ludwig; with Lauren Gunderson, Kate Hamill, and Sarah Ruhl hosting the party!

She brings a playful spirit, open heart, and sense of humor to each project; and values curiosity, compassion, and collaboration.

Her plays Composing Clara and Le Boudoir are available on New Play Exchange.

When not performing, she can be found playing pretend with her 4 year old daughter, Scarlett.

She is Tri- State based: NYC/NJ/Philly.

What's Next and What's Happened

TELL ME A LOVE STORY

Philadelphia Women’s Theatre presents the world premiere of TELL ME A LOVE STORY, written by and starring Megan, this summer at Theatre Exile.
August 8 – 16
Philadelphia, PA

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THE CONTRAST

Megan played Jennie at the Philadelphia Artists Collective.
April 9 – 26
Philadelphia, PA

PROOF

Megan played Claire in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play PROOF by David Auburn at Act II Playhouse.
January – March 2026
Ambler, PA

VANYA & SONYA & MASHA & SPIKE

Megan returns to Bristol Riverside Theatre in Christopher Durang’s hilarious comedy, directed to BRT co-Artistic Director Ken Kaissar! 

September – October 2025

Bristol, PA

Summer One-Act Festival

Megan appeared in the MOVIE MAGIC showcase as part of the Chain Summer One Act Festival. 

July 2025

Chain Theatre
312 West 36 Street

Contact Megan Directly:

megan@megan-mcdermott.com

Local To

Philadelphia

NYC

New Jersey