On the big screen, she has had the opportunity to hone her craft, as a choreographer, while working alongside some impressive Directors, such as: James Mangold in KATE AND LEOPLOD, and Fred Scheppisi in IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY. Lorna has also choreographed several episodes of GOSSIP GIRL, including: VALLEY GIRLS, IN THE REALM OF BASES, IT’S A WONDERFUL LIE, HI SOCIETY and DISCO STICK.
Collaborating with these seasoned Directors has given Lorna the opportunity to work directly with celebrities such as: Hugh Jackman, Meg Ryan, Kirk and Diana Douglas, Blake Lively, Leighton Meestar, Chance Crawford and Ed Westick.
On Broadway, she’s worked as an Associate Choreographer, alongside George C. Wolfe in HARLEM SONG and Christopher Ashley in ALL SHOOK UP.
Her Broadway credits as a performer include: Joe Mantello and Mark Platt’s WICKED (Midwife), Des McAnuff’s HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS ( Miss. Krumholtz), and Tommy Tune’s GREASE (Rizzzo). Lorna has had the pleasure of sharing the Broadway stage with Ben Vereen, Chita Rivera, Jennifer Holiday, Brooke Sheilds, and Rosie O’Donnel, to name a few.
As an accomplished actress, she won the “Best Actress” award for her performance in THE MULE, at the First Run Film Festival NYC. She also appeared in the film LOVE THY BROTHER, directed by Ralph Macchio, which screened at Sundance. Her One Woman Show, OLD SOLES, premiered at the West Bank Theater and received stellar reviews from The New York Times.
Choreographing for the stage and screen has allowed Lorna to think visually and helped her transition into the Director’s seat. Her documentrary film"The Dancer Chronicles"will screen in NYC, November, 2010.
