Stacey Oristano


Stacey Oristano is an American stage, screen & television actress. She is best known for her role as Mindy Riggins on the television series Friday Night Lights and for starring on ABC Family's Bunheads as Truly Stone.

Career

As a stage and screen actor, Stacey Oristano graduated from College in London, England at Rose Bruford School of Speech and Drama. After graduation she was seen in the West End production of Steel Magnolias. She then moved to New York City, where she toured with Cabaret. Regionally she has performed in Urinetown ; The Spitfire Grill ; The Wild Party ; and numerous others. She is also a seasoned concert vocalist, having sung in concerts in London, New York, and Dallas. While in New York, Stacey was seen on Chappelle's Show and Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn.
For her best known role, she starred as stripper Mindy Riggins on the critically acclaimed Friday Night Lights throughout the series entire run. Initially a minor recurring role, as the series progressed the character was interwoven into the show's storylines, especially in the last two seasons.
She starred in Amy Sherman-Palladino's Bunheads as Truly Stone, the unhinged Sparkles clothing boutique owner and close friend to Fanny and Michelle.
In January 2015, she replaced Mary Birdsong as Jackie in the off-Broadway production of Disaster!.

Filmography

Film

Television

Theater

YearTitleRoleNotes
2015Disaster!JackieOff Broadway

Podcast appearances