“I had the great pleasure of working with Lauran Stanis in the August 2008 production of Shenandoah at the Barn Theater in Augusta, MI in which I played the role of Charlie Anderson. She was wonderful and creative and so inventive. A truly gifted choreographer. She really did some extraordinary things in a crazy short amount of time. She's strong and patient and I'm sure any production anywhere would benefit from her expertise.”
~Robert Newman of TV's Guiding Light
“Lauran Stanis creates winning choreography.”
~C. J. Gianakaris
Festival 56
"Lauran Stanis is a smart, fun, and creative choreographer.
She works well with others, is able to work in many different styles and spaces, knows how to deal
smoothly with problems that arise, and handles authority with grace. Lauran has a seemingly
limitless physical vocabulary, and is able to use it to create pieces that are designed to highlight
the abilities and talents of the individual performers. I would work with Lauran again in a heartbeat."
~Laura Brigham, Casting Director for Festival 56
Prather Entertainment Group
"In describing my experience working with Lauran in a Director - Choreographer
relationship, mentioning her preparedness and organization would come first to mind. But, her passion
for telling story through dance is what made a lasting impression."
~Ty Stover
(Director/Creator of Holly Jolly Christmas Prather Entertainment Group)
Rent
“Lauran Stanis choreographs movement with just the right touch that makes it seem natural and not overdone, especially on Carson Ross as Angel.”
~Marin Heinritz, Kalamazoo Gazette - August 20, 2008
West Side Story
“Choreographer Lauran Stanis’ dances truly holds the eye captive in this extremely physical dance-intensive show.”
~Elizabeth Clark, Kalamazoo Gazette - July 9, 2008
