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Alice By Heart
Street Theatre Company - Nashville, TN (2025)
Alice
“The sweet, caring, and long to anger Alice was played very well, and with wonderful subtleness, by Sachiko Nicholson. Her innocence in appearance and stage presence, well complemented in expression and singing voice, belied an onstage charisma that pointed, appropriately, to someone more sophisticated than Lewis Carroll’s irksome seven-year-old child. This Alice is different, she has experienced war; she is older, smarter and more disciplined— even in Wonderland. She carried the show, and it is a good thing that she did because I don’t believe the script ever permitted her to leave the stage.” - Joseph E. Morgan, Music City Review
Directed by Leslie Marberry
Music Directed by Randy Craft
All Shook Up
Belmont University - Nashville, TN (2025)
Natalie
I had an amazing opportunity to play one of my dream roles on the beautiful Fisher Center for Performing Arts stage at Belmont University this spring. This musical started my love for musical theater. The groovy, moving arrangements of classic Elvis songs, the hilarious plot, and the hearts of the characters have won me over ever since I was little. Even though it is larger than life, there was so much truth to find in this story and in these characters.
Directed by David Shamburger
Anything Can Happen in the Theater
Belmont University - Nashville, TN (2025)
I had the opportunity to choreograph and perform in this wonderful review of Maury Yeston’s work. I was a soloist in the moving ballad, “Unusual Way” and the seductive and witty song, “A Call From the Vatican”. This was my first time choreographing a show at this capacity and I had a blast! You can check out my work here!
Directed by Ben Laxton
The Sound of Music
College Light Opera Company - Falmouth, MA (2025)
Maria
I had the privilege of performing this moving show with an incredible cast and crew. Tackling this show in one week was definitely a challenge, but I came out on the side stronger and more resilient than before. I had a wonderful time diving into this character, and the big heart that she has for everyone and everything she loves.
Directed by Alison Morooney
Music Directed by Chase Anderson
Guys and Dolls
College Light Opera Company - Falmouth, MA (2025)
Sarah
“But the top kudos go to Sachiko Nicholson for Sarah. Her singing, dancing, and acting are top notch. Her voice is lovely, and she brought Sarah to life.”
- Laura Gross-Higgins, The Enterprise
Directed by Marcus A. Jordan
Music Directed by Chase Anderson
Twelfth Night
(Taub Musical Adaptation)
Belmont University - Nashville, TN
Olivia
This adaptation is filled with soul, jazzy music, spunky characters, and ridiculous plot twists. I had a blast playing the lustrous, confident Olivia as she grieves the death of her brother and passionately chases after her newfound love. This opportunity pushed me out of my comfort zone and helped me grow as an actress and storyteller.
Directed by David Shamburger
Gypsy
College Light Opera Company - Falmouth, MA (2024)
Louise
“As Louise, Sachiko Nicholson’s transformation throughout the show is remarkable. She had such a pureness glowing from her, that slowly dwindled away. The one who was wrongfully regarded as the “non-talent” was always beaming with joy for the ones around her. - Cape Cod Times
Directed by James Jackson
Music Directed by Griffin Strout
Brigadoon
College Light Opera Company - Falmouth, MA (2024)
Fiona
“…Sachiko’s duets were splendid. Sachiko has such a pure voice: crystal clear and sweet. It cuts through in many places…”
- Laura Gross-Higgins, The Enterprise
Directed and Music Directed by Beth Burrier
The Sound of Music
Studio Tenn Theatre Company - Nasvhille, TN (2023)
Liesl US/Sister Margaretta
“a smattering of promising newcomers (Sachiko Nicholson of Belmont University Musical Theatre is a name to remember, to be sure)” - Jeffrey Ellis, Broadway World
Directed and Choreographed by Emily Tello Speck
Ordinary Days
Street Theatre Company, Nashville, TN (2023)
Deb
“…the acerbic and sardonic graduate student Deb (brought to vivid life by Belmont University freshman Sachiko Nicholson)…”
- Jeffrey Ellis, Broadway World
