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BIO

Chicago native Laura Schein has been singing, dancing, and acting professionally since the age of 10. Her acting credits include Showtime's Masters of Sex, Weeds, YouTube Originals' Sing It!, multiple award-winning indie films, and roles at theaters such as Geffen, Goodman, Center Theatre Group, Goodspeed, Court Theatre, Victory Gardens, Sacred Fools, and Manhattan Theater Club. She co-created the improvised series Crystal’s Balls for Funny Or Die, for which she received an LA WebFest "Outstanding Lead Actress" nomination. As a child actor, she guest starred opposite Kyle Chandler and Luis Guzman on CBS' Early Edition, and Joan Cusack on ABC's What About Joan, and played Little Girl in the first national tour of Frank Galati's Ragtime.



Her dance and award-winning choreography has been featured in films and live shows, and a music video for The Killers. She’s also toured symphony halls around the US singing and dancing with Jason Alexander in his one-man show An Evening With Jason Alexander.

Laura is one of the co-creators of the new musical Emojiland, a 2018 Richard Rodgers Award finalist. She’s also the lyricist on a new musical series in development for Quibi.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2020
Smiling Face with Smiling Eyes

Writing

Book, Music, Lyrics

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Review: THE HISPANIC/LATINO/LATINA/LATINX/LATINE VOTE at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum

The work’s premiere at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum feels like a couple of different narratives – along with a screed or two – stuffed into a single evening. It’s an identity quest! It’s a perilous journey to motherhood! It’s a rumination/condemnation on what it means to be Latino! It’s a…circus?
THE HISPANIC/LATINO/LATINA/LATINX/LATINE VOTE to be Presented at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum

Bernardo Cubria's play THE HISPANIC/LATINO/LATINA/LATINX/LATINÉ VOTE explores election year themes with humor at Theatricum. Learn more about the play and see how to purchase tickets.
MUSI-CAL Comes To The Bourbon Room On Monday, December 4

Clayton Farris and Laura Schein host the MUSI-CAL concert featuring selections from four cutting-edge musicals. This event showcases the development of new musicals and supports Southern California music creators. Join us for a night of creativity and innovation!
MUSI-CAL Comes To The Bourbon Room, Monday, June 5

The Foundation for New American Musicals (FNAM) has announced the presentation of MUSI-CAL at the Bourbon Room in Hollywood on Monday, June 5th.
MUSI-CAL Hosted by Clayton Farris & Laura Schein is Coming To The Bourbon Room This Month

The Foundation for New American Musicals will present MUSI-CAL at the Bourbon Room in Hollywood on Monday March 13th.
MUSI-CAL Comes To The Bourbon Room On November 7

The Foundation for New American Musicals (FNAM) has announced the presentation of MUSI-CAL at the Bourbon Room in Hollywood on Monday November 7th, 2022.
EMOJILAND Tour To Close Following First Stop; Production Will Be Recorded In Columbus

The producers of EMOJILAND THE MUSICAL announced that the production’s national tour will close after its opening in Columbus, Ohio this weekend. The hit 2020 Off-Broadway show was set for a seven-week tour originally scheduled to kick off on Friday, June 3rd in Columbus, Ohio and play several other cities across the United States.
EMOJILAND Comes To The Boch Center Shubert Theatre in June

The Boston premiere of EMOJILAND comes to The Boch Center Shubert Theatre from Tuesday, June 14 – Sunday, June 19, 2022. The national tour of the 2020 Off-Broadway show that wowed NYC audiences (and critics alike) with its vibrance, electric energy and heart will be stopping in seven cities across America this summer.
Full Cast Announced For A LITTLE NEW MUSIC at the Catalina Jazz Club

After a two year intermission due to the COVID-19 pandemic, A Little New Music is back at Hollywood's historic Catalina Jazz Club with a fresh look at new musical theatre material. Audiences of A Little New Music's concert series will once again discover a distinguished variety of artists and a diverse assortment of songs intent on becoming future classics of the American musical theatre.
Marissa Matthews, AJ Raphael & More to Star in Monthly Musical Cabaret at The Bourbon Room Hollywood

'Broadway at The Bourbon Room' is a new, monthly musical cabaret in Hollywood showcasing Broadway’s best talent and celebrating the songs, stories, and stars of Broadway. Guests can sing along to their favorite songs, discover new talent, and hear stories from artists' time spent on and off the stage. 
Ali Ewoldt, Tavi Gevinson & More to Star in 54/54/54

After three long years, it’s back. Come witness the longest setlist in Feinstein’s/54 Below history as 54 singers perform 54-second versions of their favorite songs, ranging from musical theatre, to pop, to originals, and everything in between. 
BWW Review: The Roustabouts Theatre Co brings zany laughter with FOR WHOM THE SOUTHERN BELLE TOLLS

If you’re looking for some comedy to cut through the holiday sweetness that takes over this season, then FOR WHOM THE SOUTHERN BELLE TOLLS with its talented cast presenting short comedic playlets are sure to entertain.  FOR WHOM THE SOUTHERN BELLE TOLLS by The Roustabouts Theatre Cois running through December 4th.
Layton Williams, Alex Thomas-Smith, and Will Wilhelm Join Panel Discussions For LGBT History Month

The University of Wolverhampton is presenting Friday afternoon Zoom panels featuring musical theatre performers and writers as part of LGBT History Month. On Friday 5th February at 4pm, Dr. James Lovelock will be joined by Layton Williams (Everybody's Talking About Jamie), Alex Thomas-Smith (Bat Out Of Hell) and Will Wilhelm (Oklahoma!).
BWW Blog: The Best Advice They've Ever Received - Theatre Around the World

In these hard times, we could all use some good advice! I reached out to some in the theatre community, and here’s what they had to say...
The New Works Virtual Festival Begins Tonight

The first-ever New Works Virtual Festival kicks off tonight! Every evening from December 5th - 25th of 2020 at 8PM EST/5PM PT, the New Works Virtual Festival will stream video readings of 20 new scripts of non-musical pieces (19 plays, 1 teleplay) as well as an 21st (a 'Christmas Special') featuring the work of a diverse group of writers and all-star cast members.
New Works Virtual Festival Announces Final Plays And New Dates

The New Works Virtual Festival will stream 20 new non-musical scripts every day from December 4th - 24th of 2020 (19 plays, 1 teleplay) featuring the work of a diverse group of writers and all-star cast members. A 21st piece will be selected from holiday-themed submissions to be streamed on December 25th.
New Works Virtual Festival Announces New Plays And Dates

The first ever New Works Virtual Festival will stream video readings of 20 new non-musical scripts (19 plays, 1 teleplay) featuring the work of a diverse group of writers and all-star cast members.
Santino Fontana, Eva Noblezada and More Announced for New Works Virtual Festival

Filming via Zoom has begun for New Works Virtual Festival. From Sunday October 25th to Saturday the 31st, the NWVF will stream video readings of 20 new scripts of non-musical pieces (19 plays, 1 teleplay) featuring the work of a diverse group of writers and all-star cast members. 4 new play scripts have been announced by the team.
Five Titles Announced For The Actors' Fund's New Works Virtual Festival

From Sunday October 25th to Saturday the 31st, the New Works Virtual Festival will stream video readings of 20 new scripts featuring the work of a diverse group of writers and all-star cast members.
Marc Kudisch and More Will Lead SOMETHING'S COMING, New Play on the Making of WEST SIDE STORY, Kicking Off The New Works Virtual Festival

The New Works Virtual Festival, now scheduled to take place from Sunday October 25th to Saturday the 31st, will stream video readings of 20 new scripts featuring the work of a diverse group of writers and all-star cast members.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Laura Schein written?

Laura Schein has written 1 shows including Emojiland (Book, Music, Lyrics).

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