Behind the Scenes of "Wild and Reckless"
Laura Carbonell (The Girl) and Eric Earley (The Narrator) rehearsing with Wild & Reckless co-director Liam Kaas-Lentz.
Marty Marquis of Blitzen Trapper during a tech rehearsal.
Co-directors Liam Kaas-Lentz and Rose Riordan during tech rehearsal.
Technical director Derek Easton and director Liam Kaas-Lentz on set.
Director Liam Kaas-Lentz, scenic designer Sibyl Wickersheimer and stage manager Janine Vanderhoff on the set of Wild and Reckless.
Makeup artist Arlen Hizon applies a "lighnting scar" to actor Laura Carbonell for the Wild & Reckless photo shoot.
Marty Marquis of Blitzen Trapper at his costume fitting for Wild & Reckless.
For more behind the scenes, check out early development photos and an interview with the band on the transition from the studio to the stage.
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Reviews for "Wild and Reckless"
"Blitzen Trapper’s folky rock songs carried the audience to a different place in time"
Resource Guide for Wild & Reckless: The World of the Play
A conversation in play development with Blitzen Trapper and a look into the world of the play
Songs from "Wild and Reckless"
In Wild and Reckless, Blitzen Trapper weaves together new music with favorites from the band's catalog. Here's a preview of some of the tunes that will be featured in the production.
"Wild and Reckless" in Development
Before rehearsals began for Wild and Reckless, we checked in with Blitzen Trapper about their foray into the world of theater.
"Wild and Reckless" Cast and Creative Team
Learn about the members of Blitzen Trapper and the fabulous cast and creative team we've assembled for the world premiere of Wild and Reckless.
Portland Before Portlandia
As our city moves further away from its working class roots, guest blogger Nicole Hunt explores Blitzen Trapper's futuristic look at Portland's past in Wild & Reckless by reminiscing about things lifelong Portlanders miss about Portland before Portlandia.
Taste of Oregon at The Armory
Join us for Taste of Oregon, a series of complimentary wine, beer and cider tastings prior to select performances of Wild & Reckless, Blitzen Trapper's new piece in our Northwest Stories series.
In Photos: Spring Musicals Kick Off
Rehearsals are underway for two(!) rocking world premieres this spring – Blitzen Trapper's Wild and Reckless and Lauren Weedman Doesn’t Live Here Anymore. Earlier this week, the entire Portland Center Stage crew gathered in our rehearsal hall for a Meet & Greet.
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