Maria Lara was most recently seen as Cinderella in Cinderella Eats Rice and Beans at American Stage. Other roles include: Ariel (The Little Mermaid, Broadway Star of The Future Winner 2021), Catherine (Pippin), Woman C (World Goes ‘Round), Juliet (When Shakespeare Ladies Meet), Usherette (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels), Ramona Merengue (Zombie Prom), Clara (A Christmas Carol), Lady Lucille (Once Upon a Mattress), Rootie (Asleep on the Wind). She is a current student at St. Petersburg College majoring in musical theatre. She was awarded The Music Theatre Recognition Scholarship at AMDA College of the Performing Arts. Maria is very grateful to Juan, José, Alexa, Ashlie and Karla for this opportunity. Special thanks to Scott, Lisa and David for always believing in her and for guiding her from the beginning of her musical theatre journey and to her family for supporting her in every step of the way.