Candice Hatakeyama
Candice Hatakeyama
BFA in Musical Theatre, Syracuse University
AEA
She/Her
Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, Candice is determined to teach everyone the proper pronunciation of “ukulele.” After leaving the islands, she attended Syracuse University, where she graduated summa cum laude with a BFA in Musical Theatre. While at school, she wrote a musical adaptation of Ruth Ozeki’s novel “A Tale for the Time Being,” with the Young Research Fellows Program, and was one of twelve Department of Visual and Performing Arts Scholars. Since graduating, Candice has worked at regional theaters throughout the country. Some favorites include: “Sally Bowles” in Cabaret (Hangar Theater), “Irene Roth” in Crazy for You (Asolo Repertory Theater), and Catch Me If You Can (Arena Stage). In December 2022, she made her Broadway debut as “Bubbles/Ensemble” in the revival of Funny Girl, starring Lea Michelle. In her free time, Candice can be found writing, reading, doodling, cooking, and saving up to expand her small collection of Dr. Martens. She is the financial director of multi-hyphenate production company Next Stop Creatives.
