BIO
lars montanaro (he/him) is a multi-disciplinary artist from the California mountains. he is a founding member of Chicken Big, an experimental comedy troupe (UCB, iO, Annoyance, Asylum NYC, Brooklyn Comedy Collective), and worked as the director of The Poetry Brothel NYC, an immersive poet-theatrical experience. his work has been featured at La MaMa ETC, PhysFest NYC, SF Sketchfest, Chicago iOFest, Oberlin College, The New School & NYU, and he has recently performed and developed projects with HERE Arts Center, En Garde Arts & The Center at West Park. he is trained in Meisner from the Terry Knickerbocker Studio and is currently pursuing an MFA in Contemporary Theater & Performance at The New School.
NEWS
Contemporary Performance Practice - WaxFactory
two week study in Dubrovnik, Croatia. produced by WaxFactory, in collaboration with Clauda de Serpa Soures of Sasha Waltz and Guests, and Ellen Lauren of SITI Company. workshopping Dancetheater composition, Suzuki, and Viewpoints.
CAMPING - CND
two week study in Paris, France. organized by the Centre National de la Danse in Paris. took workshops with Euripides Laskaridis, Nach, and many other dance professionals. taught a workshop on interdisciplinary dance composition.
Leather & Lace - Poetry Brothel NYC
an immersive poet-theatrical experience, directed by Lars Montanaro. featured performers include Lars Montanaro, Allison Boenig, Cassandra Rosebeetle, Mr. Words, J Rose, and more. musical acts by Blacknificent & Hot Club of Flatbush. photos by Shoshana Ehrenkanz.
STARMAN* - Center at West Park
created by Aubrey Clinedinst, starring Lars Montanaro, Elyse Brown, Phoenix Leigh, Matt Mancuso, and Rachel Weekley. original music by Matt Dunphy. photos by Richard Termine
Wilde at Heart - Poetry Brothel NYC
directed by Lars Montanaro. featured performers include Lars Montanaro, Allison Boenig, Cierra Martin, Venatrix, Cassandra Rosebeetle, and more. musical acts by Blacknificent & Hot Club of Flatbush. photos by Jenna Gardner.
Fall from Heaven - Poetry Brothel, Boston
an immersive poetry cabaret, starring Lars Montanaro, Shari Caplan, Sarina Nunez, Phoebe Flows, N.O. Moore, and more. musical acts by 3rian and the Familiars
Diner on the Edge - IRTE
an improvised play directed by William Berg. starring Lars Montanaro, Natalie Hunter, Nannette Deasy, Jamie Maloney, Glorianna Cody, Sam Katz, Esther Lu, and Robert Baumgardner. original music by Tym Moss.
Eternal Lines - Hudson Shakespeare Company
written by Noelle Fair. starring Lars Montanaro, Emily Glaser, Ido Alongal, Charlotte Cassidy, Dylan Miller, Liz Claflin, and Tristan Goldman. *canceled due to COVID
ANIMAMUNDI
NYU Experimental Theatre Wing. created by Oliver Demers, in devised collaboration with Lars Montanaro, Bre Tomey, Meghan Piper Johnson, Lucie Allouche, and Maya Hendricks. original music by Oliver Demers, JD Askin, Max Chidzero, Yen-Yu Chen, and Ryo Jaeger. photos by Cati Kalinoski
Dogs Chase Shadows
NYU Experimental Theatre Wing. created by Malena Pennycook, starring Lars Montanaro, Malena Pennycook, Chloe Troast, Oliver Demers, Abby Awe, and Laura Nelson. original music by Malena Pennycook
HEADSHOT + RESUME
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