Recently Ms. Stewart was speaking about young Clara Ruf-Maldonado who graced our stage in the 2004 production of Seven; a start not unlike the now famous Diane Lane who began in the La Mama productions of Medea and The Cherry Orchard, among others. Over the years we have been able to watch Diane Lane’s career blossom and expand, but Ellen knew her when.
Ellen was comparing the girls saying they were both “a joy to be around, and talented performers”
Young Clara seems to be getting similar reviews as she works on her already impressive career. In 2006 Clara was given the coveted role of Marie in the NYC Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker”. From here Ruf-Maldonado has gone on to star in "The Further Adventures of Uncle Wiggily: Windblown Visitors," a musical for children to be presented February 28 to March 23, 2008 by Theater for the New City, Manhattan. Clara also just landed the part of Florence in New York City Ballet’s production of DOUBLE FEATURE. And she isn’t yet a teenager!
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