Today we’d like to introduce you to Lauren Buglioli.
Hi Lauren, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I was born in Los Angeles and we moved around for my dad’s job (Seattle, Dublin, Tampa…) before moving to London where I went to middle and high school at The American School in London. My mom started me in the business in LA when I was a kiddo and then I was lucky enough to work in London and perpetuate a lot of American stereotypes. Sorry, guys. I moved to New York for college and spent ten years there, returned to LA for a year, and then did some regional theatre before ultimately moving to Atlanta. I now bop around for work like a dramatic lil dog mom nomad. I’m where I am today thanks to God, my friends and family, teachers, mentors and casting directors who’ve supported and believe in me, the wildly talented cast and crew members I get to collaborate with and my incredible team at Privilege Talent, Brilliant Talent, DGRW and Sovereign Talent. It takes a video village, y’all.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Nope. No. Wow wow we wow. Nah, it has not been a smooth road but I’m grateful for that. It’s given me perspective that really serves as my anchor. I had some health struggles and I’m one of those fun people who needed to “learn things the hard way”. Neat! Cool for me! I had to find everything that didn’t work before coming into my own and trusting the timing of my life. Everything I went through made me who I am. Anything that is halfway decent about me was born out of the most difficult times in my life. It’s why I’m passionate about mindset. The struggles shape who you are and ultimately allow you (hopefully) to help others. Sometimes I feel like I’m a combination of Buddy from Elf, Moira Rose and a Carebear… but when things don’t come easily, you have a different level of appreciation for the blessings in your life. And have a real love of fruit wine. (I don’t even drink but if you don’t get that reference, I’m sorry for your loss. Now please go watch Schitt’s Creek from start to finish.)
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I’m an actor, educator, dog mom, friend, sister, daughter and enthusiast (generally pretty enthusiastic about everything). I am currently working in film, television and voiceover but have a background in theatre. I think my specialty is that I love to play a range of characters and trust that I’ll play the roles that are meant for me. I just feel lucky to do the thing I love and have faith that things are unfolding as they’re meant to. This belief took time and I have to remind myself of this when fear creeps in. I’m most proud of the fact that I’ve continued to pursue the thing I love and have learned from the ups and downs. I audition professionally and sometimes I’m on set. Early on in my career, I fell in love with auditioning and that changed the game for me. So much of our lives is process. Loving it and remaining unattached to the result makes all the difference. I think I’m known for being unabashedly myself and my sense of humor. Maybe? Or perhaps that’s what I’d like to be known for so hopefully this is subliminally affecting you and now you think I’m hilarious and authentically myself. It matters to me because finding levity throughout my life has saved me.
I’m an intense human and have been through a lot (hit me up @ted!!) so I have to remember to laugh at myself. I’d highly recommend it. I think what sets me apart is that I took some time off from acting to teach Pre-K and children with special needs while living in New York. The best teachers I’ve seen and worked with are invested in each child and care deeply about their future. As a teacher, part of your job is to be an encourager. I loved celebrating kids and I love celebrating my friends and peers. Teaching gave me perspective about what’s truly important and a desire to continue encouraging others. Just because we grow up doesn’t mean we don’t need a champion. I really want to champion myself and others. The more fully realized, confident, empowered and magnetic people we have walking around, the better. A mantra I love to come back to is: “if you wouldn’t say it to a child or a friend, don’t say it to yourself”. My carebare-koolaid is delicious, would you like to try some?
I’m an educator at Arvold Warner Studio. I run a mindset group, lead a 12 week The Artists Way meet up, hold early morning office hours and offer coaching and consultations for actors through AWS. I love it and my team so much. I feel very fortunate to have a job that is so fulfilling and allows me to collaborate with other artists.
https://www.arvoldwarnerstudio.com/
I think that’s the thing I needed to discover to really be happy. Finding the things that fulfill you outside of the gig ensures that you don’t need the job. External validation is a fickle mistress and something I don’t want to attach my worth to. That’s a daily, never-ending practice. If you’re an actor/human person reading this, please don’t forget that you’re undoubtedly doing better than you think you are at any given moment.
Do you have any memories from childhood that you can share with us?
Going to see plays and musical theatre and crying through shows. The overture starts and I’m done for. I used to watch actors and think, “do they know how lucky they are to be up there?” There’s not a day I take doing the thing I love for granted. When things get tricky, I bring myself back to that feeling of loving something so much your eyes leak from all the joy. However, as a result of being raised on more theatre than Barney, I got in a bit of trouble for entering pre-school singing “Dance: Ten, Looks: Three” from A Chorus Line at the top of my lungs. Apparently, it’s “not appropriate” to belt “t*ts and a** can change your life” during circle time at age 3? Rude, but fine. Sorry Mrs. Patty, but honestly, you could have had quite a production on your hands if you’d run with it.
Contact Info:
- Email: lauren@arvold.com
- Website: demoreel.com/lauren-buglioli
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauren_buglioli/
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- Other: https://www.arvoldwarnerstudio.com/
Image Credits:
Lola Scott, Josh Stringer, XXIII Photo Studio
