About Me

I'm a multi-hyphenate creative based in New York City. Originating from North Dakota, I spent my childhood painting, singing, and participating in theater. I graduated with a BFA in Theater and Studio Art with an emphasis in painting from North Dakota State University in 2021. In 2022 I made the post grad move from Fargo to New York. I'm currently working as a server in Times Square, where I draw inspiration from the dynamic energy of the city, and the people I get to talk with from all over the world. I'm committed to exploring the intersection of visual art and performance, creating projects that make me feel excited to share with others. Above all I love helping people and learning new things, and this city has been so good for me to do both. I have many creative passions, and in the last few years I've been painting commissions, drawing street portraits, collecting and modelling vintage fashion, singing in choir, dipping my toes into guitar and songwriting, performing improv comedy, and making comedic sketches on social media. Life has so many good things to explore!

Hannah Tangen

Artist - Actress - Creative Collaborator

Phone:

701-989-4849

Email:

hannahmariatangen@gmail.com

Based:

Brooklyn, NYC

Work Experience

Performance Work (Selected Credits)

TV & Film

Rachel, Hair Trigger – Glasser Images (Feature)
Alyx, Amber – Dreaming In Plastic Productions (Short)
Cassie Rowe, These Voyages Unknown – MSUM Films (Short)
Anna, Come Back Home – Dreaming In Plastic (Short)
Mia Robinson, Major Robinson – Dreaming In Plastic (Short)

Theater

Greek Chorus, The Tragedy of Prohibition – Chain Theater NYC
Judy Bernly, 9 to 5 – FMCT
Chiffon, Little Shop of Horrors – FMCT/Sleepy Hollow
Egeus, A Midsummer Night’s Dream – NDSU Theater Arts
Miss Scary, Junie B. Jones – NDSU Theater Arts
Liminal (Devised) – NDSU Theater Arts
Silly Girl, Beauty and the Beast – Sleepy Hollow
The Goldilocks Zone (Devised) – NDSU Theater Arts

Commercial & Industrial

Business Spokesperson, Uplinq – Uplinq Bookkeeping
Farmer’s Wife, Power to the Farmer – Kin Films / CHS Inc.
Patron, Cenex – Kin Films
Teen, Back-to-School Campaign – Scheels Marketing

Day Jobs

Server – Tony's Di Napoli, Times Square NYC (2025 - Present)

Retain extensive knowledge of the menu and recommend dishes to customers. Create warmth in high-volume settings. Maintain order and service by assisting tables and other workers in a fast paced environment.

Server – Serafina, Union Square NYC (2023–2024)
Paired wine with food selections. Drew custom chalk art for signs and promotionals. Delivered espresso and made cocktails. Made tourists and regulars feel welcome and at home.

Counter + Pastry Assistant – Nichole’s Fine Pastries, Fargo (2021–2022)
Served guests with care. Barista for Pastry Counter. Made gelato and cookies. Decorated cakes. Assisted in fine pastry making in the kitchen.

Education & Training

BFA in Theatre & Fine Art (Painting Emphasis) – North Dakota State University

NYC Training:

Film/TV for the Professional Actor – The Barrow Group NYC (Alyson Schacherer, Stephen Singer)
Improv for the Actor I – Second City NYC (Bianca Casusol)
Musical Theatre Performance – The Barrow Group NYC (Martin Van Treuren)

Artistic Practice & Skills

Visual Art: Painting (landscape & portrait), Drawing, Sign art for Store fronts, Set Painting,
Performance: Mezzo-soprano, improv, devised work, character dialects (RP, Midwest, Standard American)
Other: Cake decorating, basic horseback riding, barista & service training, backstage crew, licensed driver, valid passport