MY WORK
Since early 2017, I have been very active with developing original theatre work and I had the great fortune of both creating and being featured in a variety of projects.
From re-adaptations of well-known plays, such as 'The Bold Soprano' or 'The Wonderful World of Dissocia', to immersive theatre experiences or stage adaptations of films such as Fellini's 'Giulietta degli Spiriti', I’ve been working hard to develop my own unique voice in the theatre and film industry.
Below you’ll find more details of some of my favorite work.
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
June 2017 - September 2017
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As one of my breakout performances, I had the fortune of playing the role of Beatrice in a contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy 'Much Ado About Nothing', as part of the Gdansk Shakespeare Festival, held every summer in Gdansk, Poland.
With the expert direction of British theatre director Tanya Roberts-Bator and the amazing cast and crew that worked with us, I had the guidance and support I needed to grow as a confident performer.
I’m proud to say that my performance received outstanding reviews, as did the work of the entire cast and creative team.
THE BLOOPERS LIMITED
January 2019 - July 2019
Hilarious and at times hysterical, 'The Bloopers Limited' is a tragicomedy, a political satire loosely based Brexit, fictionalising the events that led to it.
With this performance, I was challenged all around, as an Actor, a Writer and a Director. I personally curated every aspect of the show, writing the script, creating the set, sound and light design, directing it as well as being one of the main characters.
This was a dream experience to me! I worked extremely hard for the show to come together and maintain its uniqueness as well as fitting in perfectly with the bigger picture of the 'Land of Fibs Festival' which hosted us at the Canada Water Theatre, in London.
The performance received rave reviews from viewers and was a huge success; in-fact, it was selected to be performed at the X-Actor Festival, based in Rome and organised by the Istituto Teatrale Europeo.
JULIET OF THE SPIRITS
February 2018 - May 2018
Out of all my performances, the stage adaptation of Fellini's 1965 'Giulietta degli Spiriti' was certainly the most challenging.
Giulietta Masina's character, was rather emblematic and it took me days on end of hard work to fully grasp her essence.
This project really helped me grow as a performer. It pushed me to enforce my ability to communicate with body language and expressiveness.
The making of this piece was magical. Nothing I experienced before had the 'wow' factor quite as this one. The process of translating the film in English as well as adapting it to the stage, alongside creating the set, sound and light design has been a unique experience.
I was eager and excited to get out there and perform and the reaction from audiences was incredibly rewarding.
OTHER PROJECTS
August 2019 - May 2020
LEADING ROLE - SHE'S FINE
Written and directed by Federica Francesca Morgillo and produced by Shameless Productions, the stage play was performed as part of the MUTIS Fringe Festival, at Sala Malmec in Barcellona
March 2010 - April 2020
STAGE MANAGER - MID LIFE
Mid Life, produced by Diverse City, is an award winning full length stage play directed by Lucy Richardson and performed both in the UK and US. Lara Marino covered the role of Stage Manager for the London run at the Barbican Theatre.
2019
DIRECTOR - IN HINDSIGHT (SHORT FILM)
The screenplay was written by Kamryn MacIntosh and the subject and concept were developed by director Lara Marino, DOP Nicholas Vasileiou and Script Supervisor Chiara Dadini.
2018
LEADING ROLE - LOST (A HORROR SHORT FILM)
LOST is a 2018 horror short film, written, directed and edited by Valentine Hripko, starring Lara Marino as the lead character, Rosaria.
2018
4:48 PSYCHOSIS - A SHORT FILM
4:48 Psychosis is a 2018 short film, based on Sarah Kane's 2000 stage play of the same name.
Lara Marino and Sol Angelucci adapted the text for the screen and the short was filmed, directed and edited by Sol Angelucci.
2017
DANCER /Â CHOREOGRAPHER - SWARM
SWARM is a physical theatre piece, choregraphed by the Students of Theatre Arts @ The CASS, directed by Dr. Jane Turner and performed at Conway Hall, London
November 2017 - January 2018
LEADING ROLE - THE BALD PRIMA DONNA
This adaptation of Ionesco's The Bald Prima Donna, directed by Rita Guerreiro, was performed at The CASS, as part of the Directing Showcase 2018, starring Lara Marino as lead character, Mrs Smith.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
2020
MASTERCLASS - TANZTHEATER WUPPENTAL PINA BAUSCH
Training with Tanztheater Wuppental Dancer Marigia Maggipinto
2016 - 2019
BA (HONS) THEATRE & PERFORMANCE PRACTICE -Â LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Professional training in Theatre, Film and Performance craft
2017
SHORT COURSE IN COMMEDIA DELL'ARTE & HANSEN METHOD - ISTITUTO TEATRALE EUROPEO
Training with Maria Giovanna Rosati Hansen at Teatro Abarico
2016
MASTERCLASS - NEW YORK LIVING THEATRE
Masterclass with the New York Living Theatre Artistic Director, Brad Burgess