Starring in "Sweeney Todd"

Hey, I have to take a moment and brag on one of our local performers who's making her mark in the world of theatre!

Laura LaCara starred in a number of shows locally, and these days she's studying theatre at Wright State University, where she's currently starring in a production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

As you can see in this article, she's getting rave reviews - which is no surprise to those of us who saw her star in shows like Les Miserables: School Edition and Seussical the Musical, to name just two.

Here's an excerpt from the review:

Individual performances during the Saturday, March 7, performance were effective. Tim Singleton was a somewhat subtle Sweeney whose vengeance burned most powerfully on the inside. Laura Lacara, by contrast, was an openly expressive Mrs. Lovett.

... there was no overlooking the ensemble's energy, unity and ability to connect with the audience in snug Herbst Theatre, which was draped in burlap and fogged with Londonesque stage smoke...

I was hoping to go see the production, but I just couldn't work out the scheduling - but isn't it great to hear that one of our local stars is enjoying success out there?

We're proud of you, Laura!