RAISE YOU UP! A Virtual Celebration

Join Lauren and more than 25 local and national performers for this virtual musical variety show, streaming for one night only, August 29th!

Directed by Ashley H. White and with Musical Direction by Vonda K. Bowling, the evening’s events include unique performances (filmed using Covid safety precautions), encores from previous shows, and information on what IMPRINT has in store for the 2020 digital season, #IMPRINTatHome.

Tickets for the one night only, online production of “Raise You Up!” are on sale now! Join us August 29 as we create a brighter night to celebrate our incredible community of artists and creators.

Let us bring the show to you! We promise it will be unlike anything you’ve ever experienced!

The curtain will rise at 7:00pm CST, right where you are!"

https://imprinttheatreworks.org/

Words. Songs. Art.

The pandemic has halted traditional performance opportunities, it’s true. But what is it? Pressure makes diamonds? And few companies in town thrive under pressure the way Imprint Theatreworks does, so Lauren is THRILLED to serve on the writing team for THE TREE, part of the ‘Imprint at Home’ season.

The Tree - An American Rock Musical, a collaboration written by Michael Federico, Jonathan Norton, Lauren LeBlanc, Cameron Casey, Alle Mims, and Franky Gonzalez; with original music by Veteran Children (Ian Ferguson, Aubrey Ferguson, and Drew Wall) and featuring movement by Danielle Georgiou. Directed by Tiana Kaye Blair | Music Direction by Ian Ferguson and Aubrey Ferguson. October 29 - November 14, 2020

The Tree aims to be an immersive journey across time and emotion re-examining the “gift” of knowledge and the nature of Good and Evil through an innovative and haunting musical narrative, written by six local playwrights, with music by the band Veteran Children, and featuring original movement by Danielle Georgiou. These ten creators will partner to weave a collective experience that shines a light on human nature and what connects us all. This piece will aim to blend an immersive visual experience across both digital and creative outdoor settings. Tickets available soon.

For inquiries and more information, contact Ashley H. White via email at ashley@imprinttheatreworks.org or visit our website https://imprinttheatreworks.org/.

Eveline Flynn rides again!

Theatre Three patrons were asked what shows they wanted to learn more about, and the “overwhelming” response was they wanted the scoop on THE MANUFACTURED MYTH OF EVELINE FLYNN, a show Lauren had the honor of starring in last season. So Christie Vela—Associate Artistic Director of T3 and host of their podcast Uptown Drama—sat down with Michael Federico and Ian Ferguson, the show’s writer/composer team, to talk about behind-the-scenes stories from the original musical.

Take 30 minutes out of your day and listen to some of the smartest, kindest humans talk about creating the role and show that still holds the #1 performing spot in Lauren‘s heart. Available free on Spotify.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7dXXKuzpLUDyimFRD2CLNy?si=j25rLkb2TtuGwUF1_mos8w

Arts District podcast pa(a)ls

Lauren’s interview with The Arts District Podcast, hosted by Sterling Shea, is out now! Tune in and listen to her talk about what PAAL wants to do in DFW, why domestic work is NOT the work of motherhood, and how she wouldn’t have a career in the arts if it weren’t for her children. Available now wherever you get your podcasts.

PAAL's newest pal!

Lauren is honored + thrilled to announce something that's been in the works for a few months: She will now serve as chief rep for the DFW chapter of PAAL, the Parent-Artist Advocacy League, a brilliant organization designed to help caregiver artists and arts administrators build community, find caregiver support, and tackle obstacles that are specific to our area. 

There is much to come in this arena, under the careful tutelage of PAAL founder Rachel Spencer Hewitt and with the help of the fine folks at Theatre Three, our host theatre. For more information or to join your chapter of PAAL, visit https://www.paaltheatre.com.

This is an important step, friends. Support for those who need it, by those who know what's needed. Stay tuned.