Laurie Ann has been an acting teacher for over twenty years. The Author of "Finally...Monologues That Work" and the soon to be released "Finally..Scenes That Work" has enjoyed teaching a variety of workshops over the years in Theatre Acting Technique, Television/Commercial Auditioning, Film Technique, Theatre Games/Improvisation, Cold Reads, Monologue Workshops, Body Movement and Emotional Work, Music and Movement for Toddlers, private coaching, marketing for actors and more. Laurie Ann has been an actor for 28 years and is a proud member of SAG/AFTRA, Equity Eligible and is a credited actor and producer on IMDB. She is also a filmmaker and recently won a film award along with her film students for the original documentary "Laughing Through The Fear" about comedian Chris Roach. 

Also published children's author, playwright and children's songwriter she creates many of her own shows for her programs so that each child stands out in each production and has the chance to shine. Laurie Ann has created many theatre programs that have been incorporated in public schools and other creative institutions throughout Long Island. She teaches both children and adults and her training is extensive having studied in NYC with a variety of teachers including  six years of Meisner Training. She has also studied Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais, Core Energetics and is Certified Children's Yoga Instructor and is a Certified Pound Pro. A New York State Certified TA with OCFS credentials and is CPR certified. She can be seen in the new film "Honor Amongst Men" starring Joan Jett and the short film Christmas Even Massacre and recently played a doctor in the indie "Subject A Male."  She is excited to be bringing 3 Stage Studios to Long Island. A touch of NYC combined with heart and emotion. A place where dreams come true!  Working together with other guest teachers  to make 3 Stage Studios a home for creatives to "Live in the Moment" and be free to be themselves.