(They/Them)
BFA Acting
Lauren Ohh is a Toronto and Vancouver-based artist who is passionate about telling intersectional stories on the page, stage, and screen. UBC credits include: For the Love of Citrus!, Saint Joan of the Stockyards, The Very Book Indeed, and The Last of the Pelican Daughters.
What was one of the highlights of your UBC experience?
Watching my friends perform after years of witnessing their dedication was a massive privilege. Being in the audience of The Arsonists made me feel like a Directioner in the front row of the Take Me Home tour.
Moreover, rehearsals for The Last of the Pelican Daughters and co-devising Gnocchi taught me about efficient collaborative processes that I hope to incorporate into future projects.
What kind of creative work do you see yourself doing in the next few years?
Next year, I’ll keep auditioning for theatre, film and TV while I complete my creative writing minor at UBC. I’d love to PA and/or shadow/assist crew members on a few film sets. So, if you’re reading this and you’re filming something, and you need a 3rd AD, or a script supervisor, or perhaps a PA, let me know!
I also hope to get more involved in improv and eventually apply for a creative writing MFA!
What is your dream role?
It’s a huge dream of mine to portray a character that I’ve written. Emma in People, Places & Things is also a challenge I’d love to take on one day. A non-binary role in a show like Girls and acting in something wildly absurd are dreams as well.
Who is your favourite playwright?
Probably Duncan Macmillan. However, Annie Baker, Sam Shepard, and Martin McDonagh have written both plays and films that I love.
What are some of your special skills?
I’m minoring in creative writing and I love improv! I’m also a soprano and can play the guitar, ski, skate, and canoe.
Who would you most like to have dinner with?
I’d love to have dinner with my parents’ 21-year-old selves. And Charlie Kaufman. I have so many questions.
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