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Laura L. Watson

Associate Critic


Laura L. Watson grew up in Fort Worth, Texas and graduated from the University of North Texas with 3 B.A.s -Theatre Arts, Journalism, and History. She went on to study acting at Circle in the Square Theatre School on Broadway. As a journalist, she has worked for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, YAG News, North Texas Daily, and now The Column in addition to her personal theatre blog Critiques. She is the artistic director of D+R+A+M+A, Disciples Running Around Madly Acting, which is a professional Christian touring theatre company. As an actor, some of her favorite stage roles include Lampito in Lysistrata (Fight Boy Theatre), Canterbury and Orleans in Henry V (Stolen Shakespeare Guild), and as Mother, Hooker, and Nurse in Maiden of the Used Books (Teatro Dallas). She was the reoccurring character Officer Hughes on Fox's The Good Guys, and has had several lead and supporting roles in independent feature films. Outside of her life as an artist, she is a published author, swim instructor, world traveling missionary, and volunteer for 89.7 Power FM, the Christian ROCK station. www.LauraLWatson.com "For the glory of God."

Past Reviewed Shows listed by most recent to oldest.

Show Theatre Company Posted
26 MILES Artes de la Rosa Cultural Center for the Arts 12/6/2011
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Artisan Center Theater 10/15/2011
SEVEN'S A CROWD Triple J Productions 8/10/2011
RED, WHITE, AND TUNA Theatre FMPAT 6/19/2011
FLORA, THE RED MENACE Lyric Stage 2/15/2011
FIRST BAPTIST OF IVY GAP MainStage Irving-Las Colinas 1/28/2011
DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER Theatre Arlington 1/22/2011