Laura King Otazo
Welcome
Laura King Otazo is a Brooklyn based actor, originally from the Buffalo area.
She loves working on period pieces, witty comedies, and adaptations from novels. Her favorite roles are generally warm, quick-witted women with strong backbones, but she also has a real soft spot for awkward older sisters.
Apart from acting, Laura is an avid reader and library lover. She is actively working on her Spanish since she spends time in Chile yearly. She has two very beloved pets, a cat named Lydia and a dog named Megatron (who truly lives up to his name).
Laura is SAG-AFTRA eligible
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Welcome
Laura King Otazo is a Brooklyn based actor, originally from the Buffalo area.
She loves working on period pieces, witty comedies, and adaptations from novels. Her favorite roles are generally warm, quick-witted women with strong backbones, but she also has a real soft spot for awkward older sisters.
Apart from acting, Laura is an avid reader and library lover. While not bilingual (yet!), she is actively working on her Spanish and spends time in Chile annually.
Laura is a proud member of AEA and is SAG-AFTRA eligible
please scroll for upcoming events and news
Performing as Sheri in Pilgrims Musa and Sheri in the New World at The Public Theatre
Laura is delighted to play Sheri in The Public Theatre's production of Yussef El Guindi's Pilgrims Musa and Sheri in the New World. This beautiful romantic comedy honors the immigrant experience with warmth and humor. Directed by Christopher Schario and also starring Ahmad Maher, Ian Eaton, Ithamar Francois, and Aline Salloum.
More info available here
Returning to the stage in Gidion's Knot
Laura is excited to return to the stage post-pandemic as Heather in Gidion's Knot, a powerful, 2 actor piece that addresses bullying, mental health, and art vs. censorship. Produced by Ripple Effect Artists and directed by David E. Shane. Presented at Theatre Row starting June 16th.
More info available here
In development-The Resolute with Hidden Well Theatre
This spring Laura will be portraying astronomer Maria Mitchell in Gabrielle Sinclair's new work "The Resolute," produced by Hidden Well Theatre.
Starred as "Cora" in a new dystopian podcast, "Remainder."
Played the female lead in a new podcast directed by Matthew Rini. Details available on their site, remainderpod.com. Available now on Apple podcasts, Google podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify (check my social bar for direct link).
Shot a commercial for Lifetime Holiday
Worked with Jean Creative on a holiday commercial for Lifetime channel and its sister networks. Video available on Media/Reel page.
Staged reading of Peter Chansky's The Baby Shower
Played "Whitney" in Peter Chansky's new play, performed in Brooklyn this winter.