43 Minutes with Sarah Lustbader Apr18

43 Minutes with Sara...

Photographing the artists of On the Boards   On a classically orchestrated rainy afternoon in Seattle, I met dancer Sarah Lustbader at a coffee house in an Upper Fremont neighborhood.  On my walk there, I made mental note and counted the overhangs in which I could tuck the beauty under...

1 Hour and 3 Minutes with Assisted Living Apr17

1 Hour and 3 Minutes with Assisted Living

Photographing the artists of ACT – A Contemporary Theatre   To work with artists who have been sculpting the shape of Seattle theatre for over 40 years as playwrights, actors and directors is an experience that would honor any photographer.  A few weeks ago I had the great privilege to work with not one, but FOUR of the brilliant actors cast in Katie Forgette‘s ”Assisted Living.” ACT’s artistic director, Kurt Beattie, alone has directed 24 productions around the US including co-directing Ramayana last fall (you might remember seeing him on my pre-production set of images HERE), not to mention...

26 Minutes with Rik Deskin Apr05

26 Minutes with Rik ...

Photographing the artists of Eclectic Theatre Photography by LaRae Lobdell   Straight from ALRM‘s playwright and ACT’s own House Manager, Jim Moran writes: Rik Deskin (Voice 1 and 2) is a Seattle-based Actor/Comedian and host of Eclectic Comedy Open Mic monthly at Eclectic...

20 Minutes with Lisa Carswell Apr05

20 Minutes with Lisa...

Photographing the Artists of Eclectic Theater Photography by LaRae Lobdell   Eloquently put by the ALRM’s playwright and A Contemporary Theater‘s own House Manager, Jim Moran writes: Lisa Carswell (Nadine) was last seen as Mrs. Venable in Tennessee William’s Suddenly Last...

20 Minutes with Smudge Mar29

20 Minutes with Smud...

Photographing the Artists of WET Theatre Photography and Q&A by LaRae Lobdell   Today marks the opening for what Seattle is now calling the seasons biggest “pitch-black comedy” to hit the stages. This makes it that much more exciting to share with you my time with the...

38 Minutes with Troy Lund Mar25

38 Minutes with Troy Lund

Photographing Troy Lund of Macha Monkey Productions Photography by LaRae Lobdell   On a particularly beautiful, albeit windy day, in Seattle I had the chance to shoot with my dear friend Troy Lund. With an infectious smile and a great energy, Troy made it effortless for me to get some incredible shots (even when we had him standing in mossy mud!). Troy is currently starring as “West” in Macha Monkey Production‘s feature “Cliffhouse”, by award winning Austin and Seattle playwright Allison Gregory and directed by the incredible Meghan Arnette. Check out the premise of “Cliffhouse” and the showtime...