Short Film, The Famous
The Famous explores the ups and downs of a relationship when a couple, both actors, are approaching their potential break into fame. Laura plays Katharine, opposite Jason Bowen playing Nate. The film is written and directed by Kenneth Wajda. For more information about Kenneth Wajda, visit www.kennethwajda.com. You can also check out The Famous website at TheFamous-Movie.com.
Feature Film, The Mighty King of Love
(post-production - Coming Soon)
Laura plays Sandy, hairdresser to Gloria (played by Katharyn Grant), who has returned to their hometown after failed attempts at a singing career in New York. Directed by Katharyn Grant and written by Beaty Reynolds, "The Mighty King of Love is set in the 1970's, with musical numbers, nuanced acting and writing, and tasty photography. This is a film inspired, in part, by Robert Altman's 'Nashville'...The Mighty King of Love is the story of a man who is, for all appearances, one of society’s losers, and a woman whose inability to live according to convention is both her downfall and her saving grace." The Mighty King of Love is a creation of Altaville Productions, LLC.
CSI Beethoven
Boettcher Concert Hall in the Denver Performing Arts Complex
From the Colorado Symphony website: "Why did Beethoven lose his hearing and what was the cause of his death? Conductor Laureate Marin Alsop is joined by a team of forensic scientists who lead this Crime Scene Investigation with the Colorado Symphony. Get to know Beethoven on a more human level while enjoying selections from his famous symphonies." Laura plays Dr. Amelia Hoffman, a forensic scientist, alongside talented actors, the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, and the fabulous Marin Alsop. CSI Beethoven was co-created by Didi Balle and Marin Alsop. Musical direction by Marin Alsop and stage direction by Didi Balle. For more information, visit The Colorado Symphony Website by clicking here and Symphonic Stage Shows by clicking here.
In Plain Sight Season 3 Finale: A Priest Walks Into A Bar
USA Network
Laura made her national television debut on the Season 3 Finale of In Plain Sight. She co-stars as Cynthia Curtin, a Literature Professor who seeks advice from bartender and friend, Gabe, played by the incredibly cool Joe Spano. In Plain Sight is filmed in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and airs on the USA Network. It stars the lovely Mary McCormack as Mary Shannon, a US Marshal working in the Federal Witness Protection Program. The episode is directed by the wonderful Michael Morris. What a gift to work with such a talented group of people. Check out some stills from the show by clicking here, and you can watch Laura's scene on her Reels & Video page. Season 3 of In Plain Sight is now available on DVD, including audio commentary of the Season Finale by Mary McCormack and Fred Weller.
Feature Film, Jimmy Said
(post-production - Coming Soon)
"Getting the money was the easy part. Jimmy Said, the motion picture, is all about what happens after you get the money."
Laura plays the lead female character, Lindsay, alongside many talented Colorado actors in Jimmy Said. This feature-length film was written and directed by Patrick Sheridan, and produced by MaryLee Herrmann and Jim Brennan. Both cast and crew for this project were absolutely wonderful and it was a blast from start to finish. Visit the Jimmy Said website at www.jimmysaid.com and check out more stills from the film on Laura's Photos page, and the teaser trailer on Laura's Videos page.
Shining City at
Miners Alley Playhouse in Golden
November at The Avenue Theater in Denver
Directed by Bob Wells. November - a new comedy by David Mamet. Set just days before a presidential election, this unpopular incumbent struggles mightily for re-election and his place in history. Come into the Oval Office as the president wrestles with gay marriage, gambling casinos, American Indians, presidential libraries, purchased pardons, coerced contributions - and one desperate Thanksgiving turkey!
Matt & Ben at Miners Alley Playhouse in Golden
Directed by Keith Dixon. Matt & Ben depicts its Hollywood golden boys - before J-Lo, before Gwyneth, before "Project Greenlight," before Oscar...before anyone actually gave a damn. When the screenplay for Good Will Hunting drops mysteriously from the heavens, the boys realize they're being tested by a Higher Power. Starring Missy Moore as Matt, and Laura Norman as Ben.
A Body of Water at The Bug Theatre (Modern Muse Theater Company) in Denver
Directed by Stephen J. Lavezza. A middle-aged man and woman wake up one morning to find themselves in a strange house atop a mountain surrounded by water — with no idea who they are or how they got there. On three different visits, a mysterious young woman (played by Laura Norman) fills in their potential biographies. Blessing's intriguing portrait of this couple’s condition shows us that without the firmament of memory, life can be a never-ending stream of possibilities – and secrets.
