Lauren Gorelov is currently the head of the Theatre Department at School of the Future High School in Manhattan.  She is a director, actor, and teacher with 15 years professional experience in the arts. She holds an MA from NYU in Educational Theatre and English and a BA from Tufts University in Theatre and Communications. Lauren has created partnerships with several theatre and film organizations across NYC and has written her own Theatre Arts curriculum for grades 9-12. She believes in socially conscious theatre-making for young people; some directing credits include Clybourne Park, Stop Kiss, and Really Really.