Audrea Lara has been one of the rising stars in the National Theatre Company, having appeared in such plays such as Don’t Cry, Long Live, Meet Me in St. Petersburg and Waiting foricing among others. Her latest play, Age of Adaline, promises to be one of the more original and interesting plays written by her. This is the first time that an actress from Latin America will be cast in a mainstream play, and her association with the theatre is bound to excite many people.
The question of nationality has been a very important part of the relationship between the heights of success that has eluded Lara in her past roles. She has appeared in films that are largely English in language, but it seems that her natural instincts for theatre have always been very strong. Age of Adaline is just the first of a string of successful plays written by her that should indicate how much potential she has as a future leading actor in the National Theatre. This is perhaps a sign of things to come. Her height and diction are both impressive, but it is her natural instincts and ability to connect with the audience that has made her such a success in her chosen profession.
Audrea Lara’s rise to stardom is a case study in the way that success in any given profession can often be the result of having a ‘natural’ gift. Her height and diction are an asset to any performance, but also the confidence that comes from being confident about your looks. Age of Adaline may be the first in a series of successful performances, but this is not expected to be the last. It is quite an encouraging sign for those of us out here in the UK who are perhaps just beginning our career journey and looking to break into the National Theatre or the theatre world in general.