is a NYC-based set designer, model maker, and scenic artist. She is also an associate and model maker to several talented set designers including award-winning and international designer, Scott Davis, Emmy Award-winning set designer, Jason Ardizzone-West, and Tony Award-winning set designer, Alexander Dodge. Her recent design credits include Monumental Theatre Co.’s Spring Awakening, Stella Adler Studio of Acting NYC’s The Violet Hour, Katonah Classic Stage’s Later Life, and Columbia University’s Fabulation. Laura’s passion lies within working in educational theatre; She was an adjunct teaching instructor at Point Park University in 2020/2021 as the Stagecraft instructor and interim Scenic Charge. She also was the Assistant Set Design instructor at the Kaufman Music Center in NYC this summer, teaching set design and scenic painting to high school students. Next set design: Betrayal at Katonah Classic Stage. www.lauravalentidesigns.com