She acted in Bekah Brunstetter's play, "The Cake," at the Rivendell Theatre Ensemble in Chicago, Illinois. Lauren Shouse was director. Arnel Sancianco was scenic designer.
Tara Mallen has received a Jeff Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Rivendell Theatre's "Wrens," and was nominated for the Jeff Award for Best Actress for her work in Rivendell's "My Simple City".
