LauraMDanko
It's so nice to meet you!!
Laura grew up living a small town life in Maryland. She knew very early on what it was that she wanted. She dove head first into every theatrical opportunity until she made the jump to move to New York City to attend Marymount Manhattan College. After two years, she transferred to Liberty University in Virginia where she was met with a plethora of opportunities. After another two years in Virginia, she graduated with her BFA in Musical Theatre.
Even from a young age, Laura and her cousins would entertain their families with silly performances. Her first notable theatrical experience was the understudy for Princess Winifred in Once Upon a Mattress. While taking on roles like Tzeitel in Fiddler on the Roof, Cinderella in Into the Woods, and understudying Ariel in The Little Mermaid, she was also given the opportunity to be her high school’s set designer. Opportunities were hard to come by once Covid hit, but once she transferred to Liberty, her doors started to open back up. She is extremely grateful to have been cast in Curtains, The Music Man, Cinderella, Titanic: The Musical, and her favorite; Silent Sky, where she got to combine her two passions on stage: astronomy and theatre.
When she's not performing, you can find her traveling to new places, enjoying the great outdoors, observing the stars, or even photographing the northern lights. If she's not outside, she's most likely inside with a cup of coffee enjoying the company of those she loves... or sometimes it’s all of the above.
Astrophotography,
Stargazing,
and Aurora Chasing,
Oh my!!
Chasing the Aurora Borealis
Ever since I was young, I've always been fascinated by the night sky; from the stars to the northern lights. I had always thought that my lifelong dream of seeing the northern lights would remain a dream...until the year 2020. The pandemic hit during my senior year of high school, into my freshman year of college where I attended classes virtually. Like many, I tried to make the most out of what I was given, so, I packed up my virtual college to a remote Cabin in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for two weeks where I experienced and photographed the northern lights almost every night. Ever since, I have been hooked on the thrill of the chase, becoming an avid aurora chaser and enthusiast!
Getting Lost in the Great Outdoors
In addition to my late night adventures, I have a general love for nature and being outside. Whether it's taking a walk around the neighborhood, going on a hike in the mountains, or spending some time on the beach, I love it!! Bonus points if it's during sunrise or sunset...or with Andy (that cute pup in the photo on the left.)
That's Me!
While my passions for theatre, nature, and photography are great, there is nothing I value more than the people in my life who made me who I am and who have helped me achieve so many of my goals and dreams. I love spending time with the people I love the most...and doing the worm when they get married...
