Megan Hayes

Megan Hayes, a native of Atlanta, Georgia, has always had a passion for performance, displaying her flair for entertainment from a young age. Her childhood was marked by imaginative play, often donning superhero costumes, including her beloved Wonder Woman Underoos.

At the age of 15, Megan’s theatrical journey took a pivotal turn when she starred in her high school's production of *The Pajama Game*. The exhilaration of eliciting laughter from an audience solidified her desire to pursue acting. Following high school, she began her collegiate journey at Kenyon College in Ohio, but soon transferred to New York University's prestigious Tisch School of the Arts to study at the Experimental Theatre Wing.

After graduating with honors in Acting, Megan channeled her creativity into writing and performance, founding Southern Belle Productions (SBP). This company was instrumental in showcasing emerging talent, producing various one-act plays, a short film, and her notable full-length play, *Opelika*, which enjoyed two sold-out runs in New York City.

Megan eventually returned to Atlanta, where her career in film and television flourished. She appeared in HBO's *Eastbound and Down*, the romantic comedy *What to Expect When You’re Expecting*, and the IFC thriller *+1*, directed by Dennis Iliadis. Her most prominent role came when she was cast as The Morphling in *Catching Fire*, the second installment of *The Hunger Games* series.

Now based in Los Angeles, Megan continues to act across various mediums, teach drama, and write. A dog lover, she advocates for mental health awareness, inspired by her father's struggles with mental illness.