She’s not 21 yet and she’s already a 10-year veteran of stage performances.

Olivia Stettler, now age 19, started singing when she was 7 years old and began her theater performances when she was just nine.

Her current resume lists 45 shows and while beginning her senior year at Marian Catholic High School, Olivia directed also her first musical at Center Stage in the Tamaqua Arts Center.

“When Olivia was in the eighth grade, she attended school in Tamaqua. She was nominated for a Majestic Award for Outstanding Lead Actress,” said her mother, Heather. “She played Jojo in Tamaqua High School’s production of ‘Seussical the Musical.’?”

In Olivia’s senior year at Marian, she placed first chair in her vocal range in the Schuylkill County Chorus Festival. She has taken voice lessons from the acclaimed Joelle Witner in Hazleton, Philip Pelkington in New York City and world-renowned vocal coach and performer Natalie Weiss.

When it comes to competition participation, this Temple University early childhood education major has attained more impressive accomplishments in her young history.

Olivia placed first in the 11, 12, 13, 14 and 16 age groups at the Talent Explosion Performing Arts competition and won the overall solo vocal competition three times.

When asked if she gets nervous when performing in highly stressful competition events, Olivia offered a two-part reply.

“I do get nervous for every competition,” she said, “but as far as theater events go, I’m nervous only before my performances. Once I step on stage, I just enjoy it so much the nerves go away.”

Olivia’s favorite musical performers cross over several genres.

“I love the Beatles, Rex Orange County, Harry Styles, Elton John, Queen and Nirvana and the list goes on,” she said. “I don’t have one favorite song, but I like to sing a variety of Broadway tunes.”

Speaking of Broadway, Olivia recently auditioned and was accepted into New York City master performing classes with stage stars Anthony Rapp, Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada.

Three years ago, Olivia was selected to sing in a New York City cabaret with teens from the Broadway community. On Oct. 12, she was chosen to perform in the NYC adult cabaret.

To add another award to her growing collection, Olivia won first place in two age-related categories in the Talent Olympics competition held at the Split Rock Resort in Lake Harmony. Then, she finished in the top 10 in the Broadwaycon Star to Be competition.

“My mom sent a video of one of my past shows without me knowing and I was surprised and excited to hear I finished in the top 10 and then I was shocked when I found out I finished in the top three!”

When asked what all of these achievements mean to her going forward in her life, Olivia replied without stars in her eyes and kept a sensibility of keeping her feet on the ground.

“I am going to teach early childhood with a concentration in special education,” she said. “I’d like to minor in music so I can use music as a teaching tool with special education students.”

She lives with her mother and father, Charles, in Tamaqua.

“We are so proud of everything Olivia has accomplished,” said Heather. “She has worked so hard for every achievement and performance and to see her reap the benefits of her hard work is gratifying. She is amazing to watch.”

Before Olivia Stettler steps into her school classroom to teach, this rising star will continue to earn an “A for Amazing” performances on stage in Broadway and in venues around the local area.