Actor. Singer. Dancer.
Lauren Berling is a theatre-trained actor and singer who loves the vibrancy and immediacy of connections in live theatre. A Bay Area native, Lauren is of Chinese and Swedish descent, and is fueled by telling stories about characters who have more to say than meets the eye.
Lauren studied Theatre and Creative Arts at San Jose State University, where she portrayed characters ranging from a traumatized teenager to a 16th-century maid in her sixties. Her favorite experience was portraying the Baker’s Wife in Into The Woods.
This Summer! Lauren as Philoclea in:
Head Over Heels
Based on: “The Arcadia” by Sir Philip Sidney
Conceived & Original Book by: Jeff Whitty
Adapted by: James Magruder
Directed by: Jeffrey Bracco
Where: City Lights Theater - 529 S. Second Street, San Jose, CA 95112
When: Thur Jul 17 - Sun Aug 24, 2025
This laugh-out-loud love story is set to the infectious music of the iconic ’80s all-female rock band The Go-Go’s, featuring hit songs including “Vacation” and “Our Lips Are Sealed.” Led by the free-spirited Princess Pamela, the royal family journeys to save their beloved kingdom of Arcadia from extinction. Throughout a wild adventure filled with mistaken identities, forbidden romances and unexpected twists, the family learns that the key to their realm’s survival lies within their own hearts. Adorned with vibrant vibes and eccentric energy, Head Over Heels is a rollercoaster ride of fun that reminds us to embrace love in all its forms. You know what they say…we got the beat!
