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 with the band, staff, designers, volunteers, donors and Lauren Weedman herself skyping in from rehearsals in Los Angeles.
Designed by Sibyl Wickersheimer, the sets for Wild and Reckless and Lauren Weedman will share a foundation, but each will feature their own special elements.
Wild and Reckless co-director Liam Kaas-Lentz introduces Lauren Weedman skyping in from rehearsals in Los Angeles.
Stage manager Janine Vanderhoff displays the scenic model.
Costume designer Alison Heryer shows the 90's grunge inspiration behind the costumes for Wild and Reckless.
Members of the band Blitzen Trapper with staff, designers and volunteers at the Meet & Greet.
Costume design renderings and inspiration for Wild and Reckless.
A close up of the scenic design.
Lauren Weedman on the inspiration behind her new show Lauren Weedman Doesn't Live Here Anymore.
The cast of Wild and Reckless: (l-r) Laura Carbonell, Eric Earley, Leif Norby, Erik Menteer, Brian Adrian Koch, Michael Van Pelt and Marty Marquis.
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
Behind the Scenes of "Wild and Reckless"
Get a sneak peek look into the making of Blitzen Trapper's world premiere new musical Wild and Reckless.
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.
Reviews of "Lauren Weedman Doesn't Live Here Anymore"
"Her fearlessness and imagination are a marvel all their own—a fun-to-watch firecracker. She’s frank. She’s wry. And her pace is spry. She picks up an idea, and as soon as you know where she’s going with it, she drops it like a hot potato."
Resource Guide: A conversation with Lauren Weedman
A conversation with Lauren Weedman on her creative process.
Lauren's PDX Playlist
From "These Boots Are Made For Walking" to "Jolene" to Ludacris, Lauren has been keeping a playlist called “PDX” on her computer for whenever she hears a song that feels right for her new show Lauren Weedman Doesn't Live Here Anymore or is simply inspiring. Here’s a peek at her playlist.
"Lauren Weedman Doesn't Live Here Anymore" Cast and Creative Team
Find out about the creative team we've assembled for Lauren Weedman's debut on our U.S. Bank Main Stage.
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