Heather Dowling is a multifaceted individual, boasting an impressive array of accomplishments as an actress and writer. Since the tender age of 14, she has been driven to pursue a career in the entertainment industry, despite occasional pretenses of desiring a "real job".
Her most notable creation to date is the comedy series DOWN THE MIDDLE, which she co-wrote, produced, and starred in. The show has completed its run on the festival circuit and is currently available to stream on YouTube. Heather's creative vision was brought to life with the help of her writing partner Michelle Lee Barton, as well as notable guest stars Tom Bergeron, James Lesure, Devin Kelley, and Daniel Montgomery.
On stage, Heather has demonstrated her impressive range as a performer, bringing to life 50 distinct characters in her critically acclaimed one-person shows, UNEMPLOYED. FINALLY. and FERTILE. These shows have garnered widespread acclaim, earning the PRODUCERS' ENCORE AWARD and nominations for BEST SOLO PERFORMANCE at the Hollywood Fringe Festival in 2015 and 2019. Furthermore, both shows were selected for the prestigious L.A WOMEN'S THEATRE FESTIVAL and were deemed BEST OF FEST at SOLOFEST, the largest solo theatre festival on the West Coast. They also received recognition at the UNITED SOLO festival, the largest solo festival in the world, held on 42nd Street in New York City.
Following her solo success, Heather expanded her creative horizons by coaching for Soaring Solo Studios. Under her direction, five shows received a total of five award nominations in the 2022 Hollywood Fringe Festival. One of the shows she directed and developed, Asexuality: A Solo Musical!, won the TOP OF FRINGE and BEST PREMIERE awards.
Currently, Heather is exploring new avenues in storytelling, bringing her love of colorful characters to life through her audio book narration. With her distinctive voice, she embodies a wide range of personas, from the fiercely protective mama bear to the gentle best friend, and from the last boisterous cheer at closing time to the nimbly resourceful guide who helps you navigate life's challenges.
