BIOGRAPHY
A trained actor from Surrey, UK. I have a lively and personable approach to work and am passionate about all the projects I do. My experience lies in children's theatre, period drama and musically-driven theatre.
PROFILE GALLERY
DEMO REELS
Gambling Commercial
O2 Commercial
Maybelline USA accent Commercial
Scouse accent Commercial
Radox Commercial
Full Narrative Reel
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Email: laraaskew60@gmail.com Business number: 07958960924 Mobile number: |
Gender: Female Location: Caterham Description of voice: My voice is warm, breathy and inviting, with sultry tones. Sounding Age(s): 17 - 20, 21 - 30 Languages: English (UK), English (USA), Spanish Accents: RP, South London, Lancashire, Liverpool, Yorkshire, Cockney, Essex, American-California, American-New York, American-Southern States, American-Standard. Expertise: Audiobook, Commercial, Narration |
CREDITS
| Year | Project | Project Contact | Role | Company | Details |
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| 2022 | THE HISTORY OF BRITAIN | Dan Foley | MULTIPLE | Hobgoblin Theatre Company | |
| 2022 | HANSEL AND GRETEL | Dan Foley | GRETEL | Hobgoblin Theatre Company | |
| 2021 | THE THRILL OF LOVE by Amanda Whittington | Peter Shore | RUTH ELLIS | Miller Centre Theatre | |
| 2020 | THE WOLVES by Sarah DeLappe | Amy Draper | CAPTAIN #27 | Rose Bruford College | |
| 2019 | THE CHILDREN’S HOUR by Lillian Hellman | Steven Dykes | HELEN | Rose Bruford College | |
| 2018 | GETTING OUT by Marsha Norman | Dr Anne Berkeley | MOTHER | University of North Carolina at Wilmington | |
| 2018 | ONE MORE WASTED YEAR | Annika Kordes | CLARISSE | Rose Bruford College | |
| 2016 | PRESENT LAUGHTER by Noel Coward | Peter Damesick | DAPHNE STILLINGTON | Miller Centre Theatre |
SKILLS
| Period Drama | Able to sustain an authentic Old English RP accent for period drama pieces and adopt a particular posture/mannerism to reflect this time. |
| Acting for Camera | Able to perform effectively on camera; using small and subtle movements to portray truthfulness to a high standard. |
| Singing | Able to connect to musical theatre songs from musicals such as Waitress, The Witches of Eastwick etc and perform them to a high standard, using breath and tone effectively. |
| Children's Theatre | With plenty of experience performing for children, I am able to adapt my acting skills for particular age groups, performing fairytales such as Hansel & Gretel, Goldilocks etc. Yet still maintaining a level of sophistication suitable for teachers who may be engaging in the show. |
Home Recording Studio
| Software: | Other |
| Video Sync Available: | No |
| Remote connectivity: | Zoom |
| Microphones: | MC1 Condenser Microphone |
| Studio demo sample |
TRAINING
| Acting School | I trained for a BA in American Theatre Arts at one of London's most prestigious drama schools, Rose Bruford. The course was a 3 year programme which improved my skills in theatre acting, acting for camera, voice, movement and many other aspects. |
| Improvisation | I spent a semester in North Carolina, USA, where I took classes in acting improvisation. I was able to think on my feet, accept whatever other actors were throwing at me, and take initiative. |
| Acting Through Song | I took classes in Acting Through Song, which is a way of looking at musical theatre from a different perspective. Rather than worry about reaching certain high notes, I was taught to find the feeling in the song first, and the notes will come. It allowed to me to think through my thoughts as I'm performing. |
| Laban Efforts | I took classes in the eight Laban efforts which is a movement based principle. I discovered the use of incorporating direction, speed, weight and flow into my character development. This helped me to ensure that my characters are 3D and well-rounded. |