He emerged seemingly out of nowhere and founded a major event for local theater artists and aspiring actors. Originally from Mulberry, Fla., Rory Lawrence, whose age is somewhere around the 40 mark (he doesn’t wish to reveal the exact number), attended a Bible seminary and has been married to his wife, psychologist Kahlia Lawrence, for […]
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From Blacklist to A-List – Harry Lennix to lead master class at the Tampa Bay Theatre Fest this weekend
The actor and acclaimed acting coach and will be sharing his wisdom at HCC-Ybor’s Mainstage Theatre.
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An interview with Rory Lawrence, Tampa Bay Theatre Festival founder
It took an actor and director outside the Tampa Bay theater scene to organize its first ever theater festival.
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Fall Preview 2014: Talking with Tampa Bay’s newest arts execs
On filling big shoes, finding audiences, and making art in a tough cultural climate.

