Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was a French writer, aviator, poet and author. Raised in an aristocratic family, he fell in love with aviation at an early age after took his first airplane ride at the age of 12. He received his pilot’s wings during his compulsory military service in 1922, around which time he also began to write. His adventures as a pilot would supply the inspiration for all of his literary endeavors, which culminated with the 1943 publication of the classic The Little Prince.

Lauren is thrilled to be working with so many artists she loves and respects here at Synchronicity to tell this beautiful and timeless story. An Atlanta-based director and theatre maker, she’s grateful to have spent time working with The Alliance Theatre (Kendeda Festival 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023), Stage Door Theatre (Peter and the Starcatcher), Actor’s Express (A Third Way [upcoming fall 2024]; Virtual Threshold Reading), Savannah Rep (Prisontown [upcoming spring 2024]), Theatre du Reve (Code Noir; Je Ne Suis Pas Evangeline), Horizon Theatre (The Cake; Apprentice Company Co-Leader), Theatrical Outfit (Unexpected Play Festival), Georgia Shakespeare (Managing Director), Seven Stages (Curious Encounters), Woodstock Arts (Company), and the SheATL new play festival. Lauren also produces new play workshops for playwrights she loves, and recently directed a new opera. She came to Atlanta by way of her native Indiana (Indiana Repertory, Indy Shakes, Phoenix Theatre, Crossroads Repertory, Brown County Playhouse, Shawnee Theatre) and several years in California (South Coast Repertory, Chance Theatre, CalRep, Long Beach Playhouse). Lauren was honored to be a member of the Lincoln Center Theater 2018 Directors Lab. Special thanks to Cole, Kellan, Mom, and Dad for their unwavering support.