Ever wondered how to land yourself on the same set as Johnny Depp, Keira Knightley and Jerry Bruckheimer, just to name a few?
Thankfully, we were able to lean on someone who knows all the tricks, actress Lauren Maher, who just so happened to land a role in the blockbuster “Pirates of the Caribbean” trilogy.
1. Learn how to twirl knives
Ever wondered how to land yourself on the same set as Johnny Depp, Keira Knightley and Jerry Bruckheimer, just to name a few?
Thankfully, we were able to lean on someone who knows all the tricks, actress Lauren Maher, who just so happened to land a role in the blockbuster “Pirates of the Caribbean” trilogy.
1. Learn how to twirl knives
2. Have a tolerance for really uncomfortable wigs and learn how to breath with a cinched-in waist
3. Perfect your Arrgh!
4. Wear lots of sunscreen and keep your skin milky white
5. Have a tolerance for rum punch!
Lauren Maher has established herself as a versatile actor in the entertainment industry with a varied body of work in film, television and theatre.
In addition to her three appearances as Scarlett in the “Pirates” trilogy, Maher’s other work in film includes Pat O’Neill’s festival favorite “Decay of Fiction,” Lee Friedlander’s award-winning romantic comedy “Girl Play,” and “Mind Forest.” She has also starred in numerous short films, including “Solo Act,” “Century Game” and “Seafood Heaven.” Maher’s latest project is a supporting role in the horror film “33 Griffin Lane.”
Maher has acted on the stage in New York, London and Los Angeles. Her work includes roles in “Romeo and Juliet,” “Hamlet,” “The Great White Hope” and Tony Kushner’s “The Illusion.” From 2000-2005, Maher served as a co-artistic director and producer for WolfPack Production Company, a non-profit theatre company based in Los Angeles. During this time, she helped to produce numerous Shakespearean plays, as well as works by Sam Shepard and the Firesign Theatre. Currently, she performs regularly with the Lonestar Ensemble. She has most recently been seen on the stage in “Teechers,” co-starring James Marsters.
In her spare time, Maher is passionate about traveling, music, art, yoga and meditation. She is a certified yoga instructor and yoga therapist, and has specialized in teaching yoga to cancer patients during and post treatment.
Maher received her degree in theatre arts from Marymount Manhattan College in New York City. She has also studied theatre at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in New York City, as well as Richmond College in London.
