About

Travis Tingvall is a queer actor, singer, and communications professional based in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. He lives in Olympia with his spirited rescue dog Luna (the real star of the show), and is typically fueled by an iced oatmilk Cocomo from Dutch Bros. By day, he works for the union that represents Washington's hardworking public school employees.

Known for bold physicality, grounded presence, and a resonant baritone, Travis brings emotional intelligence, charm, and clarity to every performance.

Theatre Credits

Over the past decade, Travis has been seen across the the Pacific Northwest in musical comedy, Shakespeare, and contemporary drama. In A Midsummer Night’s Dream with Tacoma Arts Live, they portrayed Bottom in a performance that NPR affiliate KUOW called “an excellent performance...he embodied the role and was a delight to watch.” Travis was nominated for Best Featured Actor in the BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards for his performance in The Rise and Fall of Little Voice at ArtsWest, with Talkin’ Broadw...

At Centerstage Theatre, he recently starred as Nigel Bottom in Something Rotten! Other recent credits include Miss Agatha Trunchbull in Matilda the Musical (Evergreen Playhouse), Ensemble/Quintet (baritone) in Sweeney Todd (Harlequin Productions/Olympia Symphony Orchestra), The Gentleman Caller in The Glass Menagerie (New Muses Theatre Co.), and Herman/Max in Cabaret (Harlequin Productions). He has also been seen onstage in productions at Renton Civic Theatre, Leavenworth Summer Theatre, Auburn C...

They recently recorded a demo of "Child's Play" from Rapture in a Dark Church: A Musical by Daniel J. F. Wolfert and Deanna Martinez, playing the role of Joe. Listen below:

Upcoming

Nick Bottom in A Midsummer Night's Dream
Parks Tacoma
August 9–17, 2025
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Matt in The Fantasticks
Dukesbay Productions
October 25–November 10, 2025
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Education

Travis graduated magna cum laude from Pacific Lutheran University with a BFA in Theatre (Acting/Directing Emphasis) and BA in English (Writing Emphasis).