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"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.

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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.

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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.

Female Empowerment in Country Music

Lauren Weedman uses country music to explore heartbreak and love in Lauren Weedman Doesn't Live Here Anymore, but gone are the days when country wives are expected to stand by their man. The message from women in country music today is cohesive and repetitive: we are here and we are not going anywhere.

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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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Reviews of "His Eye is on the Sparrow"

"I loved the whole of McQueen's performance. She's funny and heartbreaking and brassy and dynamic and again, again, so authentic. ... what happens during the play: you feel lifted up. By Ethel Waters' music, her truth, her hilarious barbs, her persistence."

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Behind the Scenes: "His Eye is on the Sparrow"

Go behind the scenes with the our Scenic Charge (aka paints!) team and artist Elecia Beebe as they bring to life a giant abstract mural depicting the life and times of Ethel Waters for the set of His Eye on the Sparrow.

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"His Eye is on the Sparrow" Cast and Creative Team

Maiesha McQueen returns to The Armory after starring in Ain't Misbehavin' last season.

Ethel Waters & “His Eye is on the Sparrow”

Literary Manager Benjamin Fainstein tells how the gospel song "His Eye is on the Sparrow" became the signature song of jazz, blues and acting legend Ethel Waters.

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Resource Guide for Educators: The Creation of a Hymn

The Story Behind "His Eye is on the Sparrow"

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Resource Guide for Educators: The World of the Play

The World of Ethel Waters & His Eye is on the Sparrow

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Resource Guide for Educators: Cast & Creative Team

Cast and Creative Team for His Eye is on the Sparrow

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