Laural Meade
writer-performer
Laural Meade’s live theater creations explore titillating figures from early 20th century American history and have been seen in venues near and far, from L.A.‘s Mark Taper Forum to Chicago’s Bailiwick to Speeltheater in Edam, Holland. Laural writes and directs – and often takes over the mic, delivering a special brand of torchy-jazz-pop. She has kicked up her heels while singing material both sacred and profane at Largo at the Coronet, The Bootleg, Fais Do-do, Getty Villa, The Mint and the Los Angeles Theater Center. The historic Gardenia Supper Club recently featured her in a year-long performance residency, belting out the saucy songs and stories of jazz great Sophie Tucker. When she’s not telling Tucker’s dirty jokes, you can find her on the theater faculty at Occidental College – imploring young artists to be louder, faster and funnier.
