Lara Lightfoot
Associate Director
Lara is a story-driven creative with a background in performance, casting, devised theatre, and producing. Directing has always come naturally, thanks to a well-honed eye, a picture-thinking brain, and just the right balance of empathy and opinion.
Beginning their creative career as an actor, Lara has worked across theatre and film for over 20 years. They trained at the Atlantic Theatre Co. Acting School in New York, Acting Coach Scotland in Glasgow, and with Howard Fine, Griffin Theatre, Ninefold, and the Actors Centre in Sydney. Lara has devised and developed work with Lace Balloon, Earthcrosser Company, Elbow Theatre, Stage Juice, ABitOnTheSide, and Paperweight Productions. They co-founded Little Spoon Theatre Co. and produced its sell-out season of Danny and The Deep Blue Sea.
Most recently, they directed Escape Room, a new theatrical work nominated for ‘Best in Theatre’ at the 2024 Sydney Fringe. Her day job entails training and supervising a team of creative artists who tour mental health awareness theatre programs across Australia.
With a past life in screen casting and a lifelong love of watching actors work, Lara brings a sharp sensibility for drawing out authentic, emotionally grounded performances. These days, their time is mostly spent in the not-for-profit sector — but they’re delighted to be back in the rehearsal room, collaborating on this beautiful piece of theatre.
For Cowbois and other events happening at Seymour Centre, check the links below.
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Lara is a story-driven creative with a background in performance, casting, devised theatre, and producing. Directing has always come naturally, thanks to a well-honed eye, a picture-thinking brain, and just the right balance of empathy and opinion.
Beginning their creative career as an actor, Lara has worked across theatre and film for over 20 years. They trained at the Atlantic Theatre Co. Acting School in New York, Acting Coach Scotland in Glasgow, and with Howard Fine, Griffin Theatre, Ninefold, and the Actors Centre in Sydney. Lara has devised and developed work with Lace Balloon, Earthcrosser Company, Elbow Theatre, Stage Juice, ABitOnTheSide, and Paperweight Productions. They co-founded Little Spoon Theatre Co. and produced its sell-out season of Danny and The Deep Blue Sea.
Most recently, they directed Escape Room, a new theatrical work nominated for ‘Best in Theatre’ at the 2024 Sydney Fringe. Her day job entails training and supervising a team of creative artists who tour mental health awareness theatre programs across Australia.
With a past life in screen casting and a lifelong love of watching actors work, Lara brings a sharp sensibility for drawing out authentic, emotionally grounded performances. These days, their time is mostly spent in the not-for-profit sector — but they’re delighted to be back in the rehearsal room, collaborating on this beautiful piece of theatre.
For Cowbois and other events happening at Seymour Centre, check the links below.
Cowbois See What's On