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Lauren Spencer

Actor


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  • My Career
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  • My Story
  • My Advice

All Videos (29)

  • What I do
  • Typical Day
  • Great Part
  • Career Path
  • Why Theater
  • Working With Youth at the American Conservatory of Theater
  • Why Everyone Should Take an Acting Class
  • Benefits of Having an Acting Coach
  • Why Should Girls Consider A Career in Theater
  • Breaking Down A Script
  • Great Plays and Playwrights
  • Reading Shakespeare
  • Challenges
  • Skills to Develop
  • Education
  • Favorite Subject
  • Helpful Teachers
  • Skills From Childhood
  • Goals
  • Staying Motivated
  • Family Support
  • Advice
  • Overcoming Obstacles
  • How to Develop Resiliency
  • Advice on Body Image
  • Tips for Auditioning
  • Tips on Working Behind the Scenes
  • Leadership Tips for Girls
  • The Importance of Summer Work Experience
How to Become A: Actor

Bio

Watch Lauren Spencer, actor, educator and activist, share her passion for acting and how she helps students use theater to learn more about themselves. She encourages girls to consider a career in theater because it is a powerful way to tell their stories and shape how the world sees them. It is important to listen to others, but her advice is to believe in yourself first. Trust that you know what is best for you in the moment.

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