WRITER. PERFORMER. DRAMATURG.
What people are saying about her…
Writing.
“Surely this fine project should have a life beyond this brief run. I can even imagine that stripped down to its soul, simply the language and the writing, this beautiful adaptation of Between the World and Me by Lauren A. Whitehead could be done in readers’ theater productions on campuses across the country for years to come.”
Performing.
“Mr. Joseph’s poetic words, whether sung or spoken powerfully, animate the storytelling, especially as delivered by Lauren Whitehead, a poet and dramaturge. She is riveting as Un/Sung, who becomes the motherly protector of this hurting teenage family.”
Dramaturgy.
“In addition to Lauren’s skill with text-based work, she’s an extraordinary communicator and exuberant presence in the room. When we worked on the piece in a workshop with a director, choreographer, composer and actors, it was clear that Lauren’s people skills are also extraordinary. In the midst of process challenges, she proved an adept problem-solver with a good attitude.”
— Aleshea Harris, Playwright