Being raised on the North Shore of Chicago doesn't necessarily define class. Despite such cultured and sophisticated rearing, Lane’s parents, delightfully named Fred and Ginger, allowed Beth to claim the role of “actress” in their happy hitch-hiking family. Beth spent her adolescent years among a wild bunch of thespian and musician teens, eagerly exploring the meaning of life and art on the beach under starry summer skies and in the warm confines of rehearsal studios and theaters during the long winter months.
While feverishly dancing, singing and acting her way through school, Beth had her first professional role in the film "My Bodyguard" alongside Matt Dillon and Joan Cusak. After graduating from the prestigious New Trier High School (which also educated the likes of Anne Margaret, Rock Hudson, Liz Phair, Virginia Madsen, among others), Beth enrolled at Syracuse University in New York as a musical theatre major. A transfer to the drama department ensued after Beth was the only freshman selected to perform alongside the faculty and eventually, Beth graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in English and a minor in theatre. Another stab in the academic world of theatre brought Beth to Florida State University’s Asolo Theatre where she was awarded a full-ride scholarship to attend their MFA program. However, after one year of professors failing to attend classes, let alone teach them, Beth realized she was ready to pursue more professional work as an actress and moved to New York City where she happily participated in a long love affair with the East Coast. Beth found the real deal in New Jack City with acting coach William Esper and voice coaches Shirley Callaway and Joan Lader. Since then she has performed in countless commercials, voice-overs, theatrical and musical venues including Syracuse Stage, Avery Fisher Hall, The Metropolitan Opera House as well as New York's Iridium Jazz Club and Caroline’s Comedy Club. Beth married in 1991 and went on to produce a barrage boys; three to be exact. Beth’s household is not a quiet one.
In 2002 she released the critically acclaimed CD “Lies of Handsome Men,” and regularly played NYC jazz clubs in support of its release. Following her success as a singer, Beth filmed "Welcome To America Brian Wong" and "Stealing Martin Lane" starring Dylan Baker, (Spiderman). More recently Beth worked on the film, "Calling It Quits" starring Dennis Boutsikaris (The Education of Charlie Banks) and Jessica Hecht (Real Dan Live). Her gutsy portrayal of a N.O.W. activist on the Onion News website broadcasts regarding fetal consent forms is worthy of a new Oscar category hence her recent move to the West Coast.
In her spare time she enjoys her other passions, interior design, yoga, and her new hot tub. As the dust settles from the cross-country move and her GPS system works overtime while she learns the streets of L.A., word has it that Beth has new adventures planned for 2008 as her Diane Keaton-esque talents take Los Angeles by storm.
Thanks for the request Beth!! Your music is so great...a new space? For us too, good luck!! If you've a breaktime you're invited to our space, there you'll can listen our music...Best regards, "Soul a Dos"
Hi Beth, what a pleasure to have your friendship, your voice is amazing :) and glad to find another Patricia fan! :) The bodygaurd was a fav movie! warm greetings, cathy
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