Laura Ritz

A Georgia native and the oldest of 2 children Lauras earliest days were spent in the theater Both her father dentist and mother teacher were theater actors so Laura was a consistent backstage visitor as a young child She began studying theater and dance at age 3 and was performing on stage by age 4 Lauras middle and high school years were spent garnering academic and athletic awards but she never lost sight of her first love acting Laura continued her performance studies at the University of Georgia and graduated with a BA in Broadcast News from toprated Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication Upon graduation she traded her acting dream for something more rational and stable and found work as a pharmaceutical sales representative Her days were spent making sales calls and nightsfree time were devoted to acting and film studies She quickly amassed a lengthy acting resume and often worked in conjunction with the Savannah College of Art and Design SCAD film school and volunteered with Savannah Film Festival Known for its talented artists and independent filmmakers she chose Austin Texas as her new home