Lauren Burns
actor director comedian writer host
About lauren:
Lauren Burns will appear as IVY in the new NBC series GROSSE POINTE GARDEN SOCIETY. Additional TV/FILM credits include JURY DUTY etc. is an actor, director, comedy writer, performer and improviser. She is a Main Company member at The Groundlings Theatre. LAUREN BURNS recently wrapped a recurring role on Amazon Freevee’s JURY DUTY. TV/FILM credits include GRAND CREW, THIS IS US, I FEEL BAD, SUBURBICON, MIGHTY MED, GO ON, WHITNEY, MIKE TYSON MYSTERIES and more. She has landed TV development deals with WARNER BROS., LIONSGATE, ROGUE ATLAS, SAD CLOWN PRODUCTIONS and STAMPEDE VENTURES. Lauren has appeared in over 50 national commercials and is a graduate of the STELLA ADLER CONSERVATORY/TISCH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS. Lauren wrote, directed and starred in the award winning comedy short SKIVVIES. Lauren is married to cinematographer Brian Burgoyne and together they have two delightfully strange children.
UPCOMING SHOWS
UPCOMING SHOWS
"Most memorable of all, the divine Burns (also a Groundlings Main Company Member) takes a woman you or I might consign to a Donna Reed-meets-June Cleaver box and makes her the play's warmest, wisest and most empathetic character."
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ACTING.
PODCAST.
Multiple Talking Women is A satirical sketch comedy half-hour podcast inspired by the consistently sold-out live theater improv show, “Happy Hour” created and performed by Main Company Groundlings Ariane Price, Lauren Burns, and Lisa Schurga.
“Hosted” by Ariane, Lauren and Lisa playing characters of three unlikely friends with completely different social views: leftist “Lana Brown” (played by Ariane Price), right-leaning “Felicity Bramblebush” (played by Lauren Burns) and their dry, inexperienced producer “Paula Gerkin” (played by Lisa Schurga) who interview real celebrity guests.
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DIRECTING.
San Francisco is DOING ALRIGHT : August 24th
BUY TICKETS HERE! Nicole Travolta’s one-woman show, “Doing Alright,” is a delightful and refreshing addition to the Off-Broadway scene, showcasing the multifaceted talent of this Los Angeles-based actress and comedian. Under the expert production of Tony Award winners Bruce Robert Harris and Jack W. Batman, and the skilled direction of Groundlings company member Lauren Burns, Travolta’s performance is a must-see, offering a perfect blend of humor, vulnerability, and empowerment.
writing.
PILOTS
Star Hunt - Pilot (Co-written with Mitch Silpa)
Doing Alright - Pilot
Skivvies - Pilot (Co-written with Lisa Schurga and Ariane Price)
Teach Your Children - Pilot
Last Resort - Pilot (Co-written with Ethan Cohn)
SPEC
Only Murders in the Building
IMPROV FOR EVERYONE
No one hands you a script in the morning. We all improvise every second of every day. Improv for everyone is about shining a light on the tools we all posess, to increase connection and joy in our everyday lives.
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