Laura Nicholas (Director) Laura Nicholas holds a B.A. and M.A. in Theatre Arts and an M.F.A. in Directing from Baylor University. Her background includes theatrical design and direction as well as stage management, vocal performance and theory. Prior to stepping into her current leadership role at Centre Stage, she served on staff at the theatre as the Associate Artistic Director. Under her leadership over the past four years, the theatre has seen many regional and world premieres as well as an artistic shift toward local artistry and excellence in programming for the Upstate’s only professional thrust stage. Laura holds numerous production credits in a wide range of material including musicals, comedies, dramas, and concert revue shows. Other professional experience includes a decade of customer service and management roles, as well as five years of teaching Theatre Appreciation, Stage Management, Public Speaking, and Acting at the University level. When she is not making theatre, Laura can be found shopping, doing yoga, listening to podcasts, and traveling around the world with her husband of twelve years!