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Lauren is delighted to enter her third year as an Artistic Member of The Studio. Credits include: Yelena in Uncle Vanya (Theatre Artists Studio); Henrietta in Silent Sky (Stage Left Productions); Lisa in Collected Stories (SLP); and Norma in Perfect Arrangement (PVCC). When she’s not pretending to be someone else, Lauren trades her script for spreadsheets as an accountant. "A huge thank you to everyone at The Studio and to audiences for supporting live theatre."

Steven is a founding member of Theatre Artists Studio, and is delighted to return to the stage for this production of Other Desert Cities.  Steven’s foundational theatrical training includes the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and The Drama Studio London at Berkley, following the completion of his BA in Theatre. His extensive acting career includes national and international stages, with a notable artistic residency in Tehran in the 70’s. A member of SAG-AFTRA, and a retired AEA member, Steven has performed with numerous prominent regional companies including: Actors Theatre Phoenix, Phoenix Theatre (PLT), In Mixed Company (IMCO), Stagebrush Theatre, Southwest Ensemble Theatre,and  ASU Guest appearances. Steven has served on the Boards of Phoenix Little Theatre(PT-VP), Actors Theatre Phoenix, The Phoenix Fringe Festival, and Theatre Artists Studio. 

Some notable shows Steven has performed in at The Studio, include ART as Marc, The Madwoman of Chaillot as the Ragpicker, the original work Mazel as Jack, The Heiress as Dr. Sloper, Ezra Pound in Pound, among others. 

On camera he can be seen in feature films including work with Sundance and Colombia pictures. He sends his thanks to the cast, crew and the entire Studio community for their continued dedication to live, vibrant theatre.

Alec is making his unsolicited return to the stage as Trip Wyeth in Other Desert Cities. Film credits include Conrad in Compromises (dir. Taylor Hammersla); Lee in Do It For Me (dir. Brian Kirchgessner). Advanced Meisner training under Isaac Byrne at Arizona Actors Academy. "Love and treats to Mom, Dad, Travis, and Tila." He would also like CBS to know that airing Big Brother 28 during rehearsals was not ideal. 

Debra is a professional actor/playwright/storyteller and award-winning journalist. Past acting credits include Toni is last season’s Appropriate, Juliana in The Other Place, Nora in A Doll’s House Part II and Emily in The Lifespan of a Fact. Here, in Phoenix, she starred as Masha in Vanya, Sonya, Masha and Spike and Veronica in G-d of Carnage in Seattle and she played Toby in the world premiere of The Wizards of Quiz in Chicago. Debra is a media coach, speaker and founder of "Reinvention Specialists," a career consulting company pairing practical job search strategy with soul-driven purpose.

Vicki is thrilled to return to the Theatre Artists' Studio stage. Some of her favorite past credits include Later Life (Ruth) and Significant Other (Helene). When not performing, she enjoys the relaxation of full retirement. Vicki extends her sincere thanks to Theatre Artists' Studio for this fantastic opportunity, to director Tom Koelbel, and to the talented cast and crew. She is also deeply grateful to the audience for supporting live local theater.