Laura Harden

I first met Laura Harden when she came to audition for two one-act plays that I was directing/producing at the Olio theater in Silverlake in the early 90's. She easily landed the role of the Preacher in RAT SONGS, a bitingly-funny and seedy part. I can vividly recall her demented take on the role, wearing full nun's habit and crucifix in hand.Later, while at Paramount, I kept trying to get parts for her in some of the sitcoms I was working on... She came in and read for a part I was sure she was perfect for, but the casting director chose to cast his friend instead.Recently, she was a recurring cast member on all five seasons of Child of the 70s, a comedic webseries, on which she was cast by actor/creator Michael Vaccaro, whom she'd also met on our play, all those years ago.Laura had suffered from health problems for years and was recently hospitalized. Bawdy, funny, and caring, Laura passed away last night (May 31, 2018.) She'll be missed by her family, friends, and all of the cats she loved over the years. RIP, Laura.