Lauren Wilson

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Lauren Wilson is a theatre director, playwright, and teacher based in Northern California. Currently a faculty member at the Portland Actors Conservatory, Lauren previously served on the faculty of the Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre for twelve years, five of them as School Director. At Dell'Arte, Lauren played a leading role in the development and evolution of the Master of Fine Arts and Professional Training Programs, where she taught physical acting, mask performance, commedia dell'arte, poetic voice, ensemble creation, and clown. She began her career as the director of Blue Heron Youth Theatre in Vashon, WA, and has taught actors at the State University of New York, Humboldt State University, Zimbabwe Theatre Academy, and American Conservatory Theater.

Lauren has directed, written, and performed in many productions with the Dell'Arte Company, and collaborated with physical theatre performers and ensembles from Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, Canada, Finland, Italy, and the US. She graduated from Reed College and completed an MFA in Theatre from Sarah Lawrence College in 2007. Her plays are available through Dramatists Play Service, and in the Vintage anthology Laugh Lines.