Laura Darrell (Boston Emmy Nominee) recently made her Hulu debut as Karen in the feature film Boston Strangler, starring Keira Knightley. She appeared on AMC as Anna, (member of the feminist terrorist group, The Jennifers) in Dietland, followed by another recurring role, Sister Lee, on SYFY’s second season of Happy! starring Christopher Meloni!
Laura can also be seen in the independent feature films, Creedmoria, winner of Cinequest's 2016 Jury Award for Best Narrative Feature Comedy and Sundance favorite, That's What She Said, starring Anne Heche and Alia Shawkat. Festival shorts and web series include Oh For A Muse of Fire, A Writer's Retreat, Missed Connections, The Dressing Room, The Waiting Room and Bad Kitty.
Other favorite credits include closing Barrow Street’s acclaimed London Transfer, Off-Broadway production of Sweeney Todd, Encores! The Golden Apple at New York City Center and the New York premiere of the John Kander - Greg Pierce musical, Kid Victory at the Vineyard Theater. Her voice can be heard on the original Off-Broadway cast album, as well as that of Frozen Live, in the role of Princess Anna, which she originated at Disney California Adventure’s Hyperion Theater.
A graduate of the British American Drama Academy in London, where she focused extensively on Shakespeare, Laura studied at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts before transferring to USC, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa with a BA in Dramatic Arts. She studied improv and sketch at Upright Citizens Brigade and acting with Heidi Miami Marshall, Austin Pendleton, Chris McGinn and Kate McGregor-Stewart. She has studied voice with Deric Rosenblatt, Eddie Sayegh, and Victoria Clark.
"First rate performer Laura Darrell does nicely as a possible romantic interest for our sexually conflicted hero."
Ben Brantley, NY Times
"…exciting new finds (in particular Ms. Darrell, the most unselfconsciously endearing Cinderella imaginable). Not only can [she] act, but [she] can sing, too, negotiating [her] demanding vocal part without a hint of discomfort.”
Terry Teachout, Wall Street Journal
Better than a biscuit.
Satin Johnson. 5 years old.
"Laura is one of the most gifted singing-actors it's
ever been my privilege to work with..."
John Kander, Composer of Cabaret and Chicago
"An exuberant comic vitality that keeps the viewer engaged."
The Hollywood Reporter
Watch Laura's film work, which encompasses a Hulu/ 20th Century feature film, an AMC series, a SYFY series, festival shorts and award winning comedy features.
“Laura's a go-to actor for pretty much anything I'm doing.”
Greg Pierce (Slowgirl, Her Requiem, Cardinal)
Darrell fully embodies Alison, and her slow discovery of her sexuality seems to happen before the audience’s eyes…[she] captures both the laugh-out-loud moments and the newly acknowledged self-awareness, to perfection.
Kristopher Zgorski, DC Metro
Laura Darrell is also a vocalist and voice artist, studying with tony-winner Victoria Clark, Edward Sayegh, and Deric Rosenblatt. John Kander, the legendary composer of Cabaret and Chicago said:
"Laura is one of the most gifted singing-actors it's ever been my priviledge to work with..."
Additional theatre credits include staged readings and workshops with many prestigious companies including Asolo Rep, Classic Stage Company, The Barrow Group, New York Theatre Workshop, The York Theatre and Ensemble Studio Theatre.
A prolific audiobook narrator, Darrell has recorded more than sixty titles for multiple producers and publishers, ranging from beloved historical fiction to romance and non-fiction. These include popular novels such as Treasures of the Lochs, Empire Chronicles and The Barking Detective Mysteries series, as well as a mystery thriller Tell Her Story alongside Dakota Fanning.
A proud native of Maine, Laura grew up in a small town outside of Portland called Yarmouth, home of the Clam Festival. Her fundraising work for the Maine Children's Cancer Program through a Maine PBS special, garnered Darrell a New England/Boston Emmy Award nomination. When not busy performing, Laura enjoys playing the flute, guitar, HIIT training, boating, horseback riding, and occasionally shooting semi-automatics at a range!
"Anna is terrific and endlessly enchanting."
Ellen Dostal, Broadway World
Listen to one of Laura's vocal reels, including an original Off-Broadway Cast Recording, a Disney medley, original songs and more!
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Oh For a Muse of Fire! A Rohan/Darrell Film at the Skowhegan Drive-In (Maine International Film Festival).