Tara Lynne Barr
| Tara Lynne Barr | |
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 Tara Lynne Barr in 2010 |
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| Born | October 2, 1993 Orange County, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
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| www.taralynnebarronline.com | |
Tara Lynne Barr (born October 2, 1993) is an American teen actress. She has appeared in a number of films, on television, in music videos and commercials, as well as performed extensively on stage.[1]
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[edit] Early life and career
Tara was born in Orange County, California. As the children of working parents, Tara and her older sister, Erin, began their association with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Huntington Valley in Southern California's Orange County at very young ages for before- and after-school care. When the Huntington Valley Boys and Girls Clubs started their Clubhouse Theatre program, Erin was quick to sign up, first performing in a production of How to Eat Like a Child (written by Delia Ephron). After watching her big sister perform, Tara caught the acting bug.
In 2001, when she was just seven, Tara auditioned for the Clubhouse Theatre production of Toy Camp. She was cast in the role of "Ted E. Bear", and her acting career began. Over the next three years, Tara performed in ten children's theater productions, and declared at age nine that she needed an agent so she could move on to movie and television projects. The theater remains one of her passions.
Since then, Barr’s diverse resume reflects her focus on a lasting career. Her television credits include a dramatic turn on NBC’s Crossing Jordan; a variety of comedic appearances for Disney and Nickelodeon, as well as a stint as the host of Encore Channel’s Fear Fest: 31 Nights of Horror. She has appeared in national and international commercials, has voiced characters for popular video games, and continues to perform on stage whenever time permits.
[edit] Current projects
In her biggest role to date, Tara will next star as “Roxy” in Bobcat Goldthwait’s newest dark comedy feature, God Bless America. God Bless America had its world premiere at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival, and will be released theatrically in Spring 2012.[2]
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Title | Episode | Role | Network/Producer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Prototype 2 (VG-Voice) | N/A | Amaya | Activision |
| 2012 | The Secret World (VG-Voice) | N/A | Carter; Emilia | Funcom |
| 2012 | The Bold and the Beautiful | Episode 6263 | Christine Johnson | CBS |
| 2011 | God Bless America | N/A | Roxy | Darko Entertainment |
| 2008 | The Suite Life of Zack and Cody | "Benchwarmers" | Haley Grille | Disney Channel |
| 2007 | Disney Channel's 3 Minute Game Show | "High School Musical 2 Edition" | Herself | Disney Channel |
| 2007 | The Suite Life of Zack and Cody | "Summer of Our Discontent" | Haley Grille | Disney Channel |
| 2006 | Zoey 101 | "Lola Likes Chase" | Sandy Baldwin | Nickelodeon |
| 2006 | Drake & Josh | "Megan's New Teacher" | Katie | Nickelodeon |
| 2005 | Crossing Jordan | "Murder in the Rue Morgue" | Sally Yates | NBC Universal Television |
| 2004 | Joan of Arcadia | "Only Connect" | Jump Roping Girl | CBS |
[edit] Other notable television and film works
Barr starred opposite Sean Whalen in the dark comedy short Road Kill, which won the 2005 Audience Choice Award at the New York City Horror Film Festival[3] and appeared as the host of Encore Channel's Fear Fest: 31 Nights of Horror (2005).
[edit] Notable stage work
| Year | Title | Role | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Peter Pan | Lost Boys Twin | 3D Theatricals [4] |
| 2009 | Caught in the Net | Vicki Smith | Long Beach Playhouse |
| 2009 | Fifth of July | Shirley Talley | Long Beach Playhouse [5][6] |
| 2008 | Wait Until Dark | Gloria | Long Beach Playhouse |
| 2008 | The Diary of Anne Frank (play) | Anne Frank | Cypress Civic Theatre [7] |
| 2007 | Little Women | Jo March | Young Stars Theatre |
| 2006 | Wonderland (Original Cast) | Alice | Broadway on Tour |
| 2006 | Annie (musical) | Annie | Clubhouse Theatre |
[edit] Volunteer work
Barr has donated her time over the past several years to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Huntington Valley as a performer/presenter for a variety of functions, and was a celebrity youth presenter at the 6th annual OMNI Youth Music/Actor Awards.[8] held on May 11, 2008 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.
[edit] References
- ^ The Internet Movie Database
- ^ Yahoo Movies UK & Ireland Rising Stars of 2012 by Daniel Bettridge, December 23, 2011
- ^ House of Horrors Filmmaker Interview and Review of Road Kill dated November 5, 2005
- ^ Orange County Register - 2009 in theater and dance: the good, the bad, the ugly - December 31, 2009
- ^ Back Stage magazine review of Fifth of July - April 29, 2009
- ^ "Who Got the Part" article in Back Stage magazine - June 16th, 2009
- ^ El Paisano Newspaper Review of The Diary of Anne Frank - March 19, 2008
- ^ 2008 Celebrity Youth Presenters for the OMNI Youth Music/Actor Awards
