RENAISSANCE AUSTIN THEATRE CO.

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MISSION STATEMENT

Renaissance Austin Theatre Company’s mission is to produce quality theatre productions with a Celtic or classical connection and emphasis on acting excellence.

PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

BACKGROUND

Lorella is originally from Glasgow, Scotland and has been very active in the Austin theatre and Celtic communities for the past five years as an actress, director and dialect coach. She has worked with several theatre organizations including Zachary Scott Theater, the Rude Mechanicals, Austin Shakespeare Festival, and the State Theatre.

In 2002 she directed Scottish playwright, Liz Lochhead’s award-winning contemporary classic, “Medea”, for Vortex Repertory Company, which which garnered three local B. Iden Payne nominations and two B. Iden Payne awards. In 2003, she directed Shakespeare’s “Coriolanus” again for Vortex Repertory Company to critical acclaim.

She founded the Austin Renaissance Theatre Company in 2002.

INTERESTS

Lorella has served as a member of the Board of Directors for the Austin Celtic Association for the past two years, and is currently the Vice President. She holds two degrees and her background includes teaching, editing and paralegal work.