Lauren Medina
Lauren Medina
BFA Musical Theatre, Carnegie Mellon University
She/Her
AEA
Lauren is an actor and educator who believes in empowering young artists with the skills they need to strengthen their craft and allow their creativity to flourish. She aims to coach students in crafting their own unique point of view within their performance and cultivating confidence in their preparation. As a former MTCA student herself, Lauren deeply empathizes with her students and recognizes the great honor and responsibility she has as a coach.
As an actor, some of Lauren’s favorite credits include Maria in West Side Story (Marriott Theatre, Maine State Music Theatre), Anne in A Little Night Music (Ogunquit Playhouse), Johanna in Sweeney Todd (Hartford Stage), Louise in Gypsy (Marriott Theatre), Phoebe in A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (Riverside Theatre), Household Magic(The Public, development), and creating, producing and leading her solo cabaret show Hablando/Cantando at Green Room 42. More details of her work as an actor can be found on her website, laurenmariamedina.com.
As an educator, Lauren teaches Leadership Development and Social and Emotional Learning skills through AIM (Awareness in Motion) across New York Public Schools. She works with a wide range of children, giving them tools to increase self-awareness and confidence as leaders. She has also worked as a song coach at the Tony Award-winning Paper Mill Playhouse. Lauren combines her knowledge as an actor with her extensive childcare experience to create a powerful and personal coaching practice.
