AEA • SAG-AFTRA (e)

Orlando Arriaga is a Houston-based actor with an extensive career in regional theatre across the United States. Known for his grounded presence, sharp comedic instincts, and versatility, he has performed with companies including the Alley Theatre, Cal Shakes, TheatreSquared, Hartford Stage, A.D. Players, Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, and more.

His work spans contemporary plays, world premieres, and classic texts, with roles ranging from Victor Prynne in Private Lives to Emmanuel Lehman in The Lehman Trilogy, the Narrator in Every Brilliant Thing, Pasquale in the world premiere of Lend Me a Soprano, and Capulet/Friar Lawrence in Romeo y Juliet.

ABOUT

On screen, Orlando’s credits include The Long Game (Endeavor Content), Do No Harm, This Station Is My Father, Question of Selves, and appearances in Follow Your Arrow and Crimes to Riches.

Born and raised in Texas, Orlando holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts from Lamar University. He is also a recipient of the prestigious Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship, training under Stephen McKinley Henderson.

In addition to acting, Orlando is an accomplished musician and photographer. He brings a multidisciplinary approach to his creative work, guided by curiosity, craft, and a commitment to honest storytelling.