Darby Bixler
Darby
Bixler
About Me!
Darby is a NYC based non-union actor. She grew up in Indiana in a very theatrical family. The "Von-Bixler" family grew up performing together and were involved in all matters theater and dance.
Darby moved to NYC for drama school at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts and has since worked at several regional theaters including Cumberland Theatre (Pride and Prejudice), Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre (Music Man, She Loves Me, Rocky Horror), and Round Barn Theatre (Hello Dolly, Music Man, Elf, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory).
Behind the curtain, Darby has worked in wardrobe for several companies. Including going back to AADA for 2 years as the Wardrobe Supervisor after touring with Missoula Children's Theater Company. While there she got to work on several new works developed by Douglas Carter Bean. Since then, Darby has worked with the premiere off-Broadway theater companies including The New Group (Black No More, 1 in 2), New World Stages (The Play That Goes Wrong), Normal People (Blackout Songs), as well as The Signature Theater, Second Stage Theater, and Origin Theatre Company.
"Disney has provided the world with two excellent cinematic versions of Beauty and the Beast. With all due respect to Paige O'Hara and Emma Watson, Bixler is my favorite Belle thus far."
Whatzup
Darby Bixler embodies Violet with a powerful voice and the mixture of emotions that is the core of this girl’s story. She is endearing, tough and funny and seizes our attention immediately with one of the best opening songs in a long time, “On My Way.” Her “All to Pieces” even includes a little almost-yodeling as she specifies her dream face.