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.
Current & Upcoming
Improvisation Classes for Beginners
Whether you're looking to get more confident in social situations, think quicker on your feet, or get in touch with your imaginative side, these "one-off" improv classes will set you on the path to success!
Adult Class : TWELFTH NIGHT, Before & After
Join veteran actor Joe Costa for a unique opportunity to take a “deep dive” into both Shakespeare’s text of Twelfth Night, and the PCS Production. Participants will read the play out loud as a group, with “intermissions” provided for lively discussion of themes and content. Interested participants will have a chance to act in selected scenes, guided by the instructor.
Improv Comedy: Love, Shakespeare
Witness the Magic of unscripted Elizabethan comedy! Step into the offbeat world of Love, Shakespeare, where seasoned Portland comedians attempt something audacious: performing a fully improvised Elizabethan play based on your suggestions!
Albina Music Trust presents A Brown Branch Christmas
Celebrate this holiday season with A Brown Branch Christmas at Portland Center Stage. Now in its fourth season, this two-night big band celebration features directors Domo Branch and Charlie Brown III guiding a heavy 15-piece lineup of regional and national musicians.
BIPOC Affinity Night DJ Party with ALoSo
Join us for a double feature BIPOC Affinity Night, featuring a live DJ set by ALoSo, plus holiday craft market vendor tables, art exhibits by Albina Music Trust Wall to Wall Sound and Jason Hill's Favorite Things, with complimentary select drinks provided by Multnomah Whiskey Library and Deschutes Brewery while supplies last.
Winter Teen Academy: Scene Work
Calling all teens! Are you looking to expand your acting skills and be the best scene partner you can be for your fellow actors? In this class, we will dig deep into scene study, character motivation, and active listening, while learning the necessary questions to ask in every rehearsal situation. You'll develop fuller characters and deeper relationships on stage by partnering in scene work — and have lots of fun too!
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