Payton Abbott is a first-year BFA Musical Theatre major at Viterbo University and from Dallas, Texas. She has performed in a variety of productions including Hadestown, The Tragedy of King Lear, Disney's Frozen and many more. Payton was selected from thousands of performers to participate in a paid performance ensemble with Broadway Dallas, an experience that further strengthened her passion for professional theatre. She is excited to continue developing her artistry at Viterbo and pursue a career in musical theatre.