Teaching
M.F.A. in Dramamtic Writing from NYU Tisch School of Performing Arts
B.A. in Creative Writing and Theatre from Emory University
Lauren has taught in high school, middle school, and elementary classrooms, as well as college and university seminars, conference workshops, and other venues.
Lauren teaches:
- Playwriting - Screenwriting, TV Writing
- Performance, Drama - Dramatic Literature
- Science Theatre - Arts-Activism (see below)
BRIEF TEACHING CV:
Dramamtic Writing and Non-Violence - Memphis Institute of Arts and Non-violence - Summer 2009
Playwriting The Human Experience - FaithHealthArt Conference - Spring 2009
Making Character Last (tm): Playwriting Technique - Evening at Emory - 2006/2007 Fall Semester
Arts and Activism - NetAid Summer Workshop - 2006
Creative Writing, Improv, Musical Theatre Creation - Student Institue for the Gifted - 2006
Directing Workshop - Playhouse on the Square, Summer Youth Conservatory - 2006
Art and Activism - National Association of Independant Schools: Institute for Student Leaders - 2006
Playwriting - DeKalb School of the Arts - 2006
Playwriting and Playmaking - Memphis Theological Seminary - 2006
Writing, Movement, Song - Llama Drama, Heifer International - 2005
Creative Writing - Atlanta Girls School - 2005
British Poetry, American Short Story - Atlanta Girls School - 2005
Playwriting - PushPush Theater - 2004, 2006
Playwriting - Renfroe Middle School - 2003
Drama and Shakespeare - Decatur Summer Camps - 1999, 2000, 2001
ARTS-ACTIVISM is a unique approach to both creative expression and global activism. Lauren leads students (of all ages) through song-writing, poetry, drama, dance, and visual art that uses global issues as inspiration.
In the end groups end up with amazing art all of kinds which can be archived, shared, spread-online, and performed across the world.
Lauren has learned that giving kids the reason to apply their creative talents produces a profound, long-lasting, and impressive array of performances, songs, and writings, that share the work of global hunger, poverty, injustice, environmentalism, and more.
Lauren has lead major non-profits through this technique including Heifer International (see below), NetAid, National Association of Independant Schools, and more.
Workshops can be anywhere from two hours to three weeks; and can take place at offices, schools, theatres, camps, or more.
These workshops are wonderful teambuilders, mission builders, creative outlets, inspirational connectivity, productive ensemble building, and exploration of issues.
Below are pictures from 2005 Llama Drama, an example of two-week Arts Activism lead by Lauren.
Lauren developed and directed this program during the summer of 2005 with global non-profit Heifer International. It is designed to lead a national effort combining arts and activism for high school students using Heifer's themes and goals as a focus. 15 high school students across the 
nation put their writing, acting, dancing, singing and musical talents to use in creating a world-premier production focusing on social activism.
It proved to be an incredible opportunity for young artists who wanted to hone their craft and use their art to influence the world.
Read more in this Llama Drama Press Release - click here.
The Final Performance, "Revolutions," received a standing ovation from a 300 person crowd in Little Rock. Look for more details on the future of Llama Drama soon.
(above) Llama Drama kids! August 2005
