Biography
A global selection of influences and instrumentation are incorporated in to the tunes and improvisations of San Francisco-based quartet Trance Objective. Created by clarinet and trumpet participant, vocalist, and composer Beth Custer and didgeridoo, cello, sintir, and percussion participant Stephen Kent during casual jam classes, the group’s audio is enhanced with the help of vocalist Eda Maxyam and drummer, percussionist, and consumer electronics participant Peter Valsamis. The Town Voice explained the band’s improvisations as “atmospherically lucid and demanding without over-intellectualizing present aircraft of experimentalism.” The Twin Towns Reader took an identical view, composing, “Custer exploits the underappreciated clarinet’s range from winsome alto to wistful bass and musters a uncommon compositional clearness, swaying having a Mingus-like emotionalism.” Trance Objective has continuing to create a wider pursuing. Their 1993 self-titled debut recording became a staple of university radio globe music displays, while their second work, Meanwhile, released the next 12 months, preceded a tour from the Pacific Northwest, Montreal, and Detroit. Following release of the third album, Mind Light, in 1996, Trance Objective embarked on a Western european tour that included concerts in Germany and Austria. The music group released a live record, A DAY TRIP of Time, 2 yrs later. Custer, that has composed numerous music for film, dance, and movie theater productions, released a single record, Dona Luz, in July 2000.
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Music Songs Bo Didgeley, VeeDeeVu, Tjilpi II, Red Man, Icaro, Chasing the Moon Rabbit, Zozobra, Head Light, Folk Song, Every Stone's Dream, Go Play Outside!, Alpha Swim, Monkfish, Their Hands Are Blue, No They There, The Sun Cries, Pt. 2, Secret Void, The Sun Cries, Part One, Kif, Worksong, Sunrise, The Sun Cries, Pt. 1, In Frog Pyjamas, Working Wheel, The Sun Cries, Part Two, Bindi, Tunnels, Curious Wine, Tunnels, Part 1, Surrender, Head Light, Part 1, Head Light, Part 2
Albums A Day Out of Time, Head Light, Trance Mission, Meanwhile...
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Resides in Toronto and is rumored to have a teaching job there. [2005] |
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Spent approximately 1,750 hours in the make-up chair for "Trance Gemini" over the five-year run of Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda (2000). |
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She also speaks French. |
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Went to high school at Leaside High School in Toronto, only a couple of years apart from another former Leaside student, actress Brooke Nevin. |
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Worked as a waitress and in a snowboard shop while at university. |
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Laura's younger sisters - Heather Bertram and Jennifer Bertram - are also actresses. |
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Auditioned for the part of "Rogue" in X-Men (2000). |
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Spent nine years training to be a ballerina. |
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Attended Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario for one year before transferring to The University of Guelph closer to her home in Toronto. |
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She sings, and Laura was brought into the world of acting due to her performance in various operas. Her singing in the CCOC (Canadian Childrens' Opera Chorus) started her into operas. |
Actress
Actress
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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A Wish for Christmas |
2016 |
TV Movie |
Nicole |
Arctic Air |
2014 |
TV Series |
Megan |
When Calls the Heart |
2014 |
TV Series |
Mary Dunbar |
Random Acts of Romance |
2012 |
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Holly |
Once Upon a Time |
2011 |
TV Series |
Donna |
50/50 |
2011 |
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Claire |
Traveling at the Speed of Life |
2011 |
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Josee |
Punkin |
2010 |
Short |
Laura Lippy |
The Cult |
2010 |
TV Movie |
Dina |
The Good Witch's Gift |
2010 |
TV Movie |
Betty |
Supernatural |
2010 |
TV Series |
Corey's Roommate |
Gunless |
2010 |
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Miss Alice |
Toxic Skies |
2008 |
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Anna |
Control Alt Delete |
2008 |
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Sarah |
Bridal Fever |
2008 |
TV Movie |
Tina |
Robson Arms |
2007 |
TV Series |
Chris Colton |
Veiled Truth |
2006 |
TV Movie |
Kimberly |
Murder on Pleasant Drive |
2006 |
TV Movie |
Janice II |
A Nice Cup of Tea |
2005 |
Short |
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Andromeda |
2000-2005 |
TV Series |
Trance Gemini |
1974 |
2004 |
Short |
Girl |
Soul Food |
2001 |
TV Series |
Melissa Greene |
Dear America: So Far from Home |
1999 |
TV Short |
Mary Driscoll |
Seasons of Love |
1999 |
TV Series |
Judith Brewster |
Elimination Dance |
1998 |
Short |
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Mission Genesis |
1997 |
TV Series |
Aurora |
Platinum |
1997 |
TV Movie |
Jessica Webb |
Fast Track |
1997 |
TV Series |
Laurie |
Wind at My Back |
1997 |
TV Series |
Suzanne Nelson |
Ready or Not |
1993-1997 |
TV Series |
Amanda Zimm |
Sins of Silence |
1996 |
TV Movie |
Carrie (uncredited) |
Night of the Twisters |
1996 |
TV Movie |
Stacey Jones |
The Boys Next Door |
1996 |
TV Movie |
Cashier |
Are You Afraid of the Dark? |
1992-1995 |
TV Series |
Laurel
Amanda Cameron |
Avonlea |
1994 |
TV Series |
Adeline Hodgson |
Street Legal |
1993 |
TV Series |
Karen Brandis |
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues |
1993 |
TV Series |
Young Valerie |
Family Pictures |
1993 |
TV Movie |
Nina (12-15) |
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
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Finding Mr. Right |
2013 |
acting coach: Vancouver / tutor: Vancouver |
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Soundtrack
Soundtrack
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Andromeda |
2001 |
TV Series performer - 1 episode |
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Self
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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FedCon XVI: Drone Heart |
2007 |
Documentary |
Herself |
Archive Footage
Archive Footage
Won awards
Won awards
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1998 |
Gemini |
Gemini Awards |
Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series |
Ready or Not (1993) |
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1995 |
Gemini |
Gemini Awards |
Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series |
Ready or Not (1993) |
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Nominated awards
Nominated awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie | Award shared with |
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2003 |
Leo |
Leo Awards |
Dramatic Series: Best Supporting Performance - Female |
Andromeda (2000) |
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1998 |
Gemini |
Gemini Awards |
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series |
Platinum (1997) |
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1996 |
Gemini |
Gemini Awards |
Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series |
Ready or Not (1993) |
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I have certainly realized that people know a lot more about me than I had expected. Once I checked out a site where someone had posted my high school graduation caption... which freaked me out - who would post that? One has to learn to respond to questions about one's career, and that by working in the film industry, one actually has to expect to have questions asked of them. As for my personal life, I generally do not delve into it in interviews... except for my education. That is a topic I do not feel is too personal to discuss, especially since it has been such a formative and enjoyable part of my life so far. I suppose that I have a feeling of responsibility when I give interviews, and that my answers should be genuine, because people want to know what you think. |
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I wish I were still a dancer... that is a skill I can no longer claim to have. I began ballet classes just before my fourth birthday with a local dance teacher and some other neighborhood girls. I was a student for twelve years and now wish that I had kept it up - dancers are just so amazing to watch. I would hardly consider myself a "triple threat" - but that's kinda cool that someone would consider me as such. To add to that, my voice is also nothing to write home about. |
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I am not sure why I was drawn to the performing arts. It may have something to do with the fact that I was a bit of a loser (guess I still am!), and somehow I felt that performing on stage gave me a confidence that I didn't have in real life. Through that, I met many wonderful and inspiring people and grew to love the Arts, and I will always, until the end of my life, support the Performing Arts. They have shaped so much of my life. |
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I love Canada! I hope that I can always work here. Obviously I would not turn away an offer in the States if it was something that I thought would be a great opportunity, but I really would love to just stay here. The reason I would love to stay in Canada is because it is my home and I love it here! |
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