Laura Pulio Colbert, Director of Theatre, is a graduate of Harper College.  She worked for a number of years as an actress in Chicago, Minneapolis, Denver, New York and Los Angeles.  She is a member of the Actor’s Equity Association and has studied acting at the Moscow Art Theatre in Russia and the Royal National Theatre of Great Britain.  Laura has a Bachelor’s degree in acting and directing from Illinois State University and completed her graduate training at the National Theatre Conservatory, where she received her Master of Fine Arts degree in acting.