PhotosPHOTO EXCLUSIVE: Behind the Scenes With Spring Awakening Star Lindsay PearceLindsay Pearce (Harmony on "Glee") shares exclusive backstage and behind-the-scenes photos from the new Los Angeles mounting of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Spring Awakening.
By
Matthew Blank
April 03, 2012
"I play the innocent and ultimately doomed Wendla Bergman alongside a crazy talented and incredible cast of Los Angeles actors," says Pearce. "Most of us met each other at callbacks, and when we all sat down for our first read of the show, it was love at first sight. I, as well as many other castmates, took photos from day one as to not forget a single moment with one another."
"We have truly become a family; living, laughing, loving and learning alongside one another every day, all while performing one of the most beautiful musicals of our generation. I hope you enjoy the photos of us and our process. Truly, Heaven must feel like this!"
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PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: Behind the Scenes With Spring Awakening Star Lindsay Pearce
PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: Behind the Scenes With Spring Awakening Star Lindsay Pearce
This is Lindsay Pearce from the Over The Moon Productions' Los Angeles premiere of Spring Awakening. I've taken photos from Day One as to not forget a single moment. Enjoy a look at rehearsals and behind the scenes with this amazing cast. Read the Playbill.com story.
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We begin with some of the cast waiting to be filmed at our farm location photo shoot.
Lindsay Pearce
Hope and me framing Molly, Payson and Mat on our promo shoot day. We became children in that lemon orchard!
Lindsay Pearce
Reesa and Payson have a secret, and look oh-so-sweet in this picture.
Lindsay Pearce
Some of the crazy cast at our 80's prom fundraiser! What a good lookin' bunch of people!
Most of the cast at one of the first music rehearsals. So much love!
Lindsay Pearce
Matt Magnusson and Chris Higgins rehearsing their sexy scene. Cutie patooties.
Lindsay Pearce
Mat and I rehearsing the hayloft scene. He's a phenomenal actor.
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Tiffany Gray and Molly McCook rehearsing "The Dark I Know Well." These ladies kill it every single time.
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The girls having too much fun dancing around Matt during a "My Junk" rehearsal.
Lindsay Pearce
The cast likes to load up on pancakes and love at the Griddle in L.A.
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Hope Lauren and me just being goofballs in rehearsal. This happens often.
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Mat Vairo, Chris Higgins and Harrison Meloeny showing the camera their lovely faces. Aren't they cute?
Lindsay Pearce
Guys, did you know "it's the bitch of living, and living in your head?"
Lindsay Pearce
Mat gets struck during rehearsal.
Lindsay Pearce
One of the best numbers in the whole show, and we get to sing it loud and clear almost every night.
Lindsay Pearce
Finally running some scenes with props and the set! The boys were so excited, and they look amazing!
Lindsay Pearce
Molls and some curly fries at Mel's Diner in Hollywood after a long rehearsal.
Lindsay Pearce
Beautiful Molly rehearsing "Blue Wind" for her lighting cues.
Lindsay Pearce
Sitting in the audience enjoying the "Bitch of Living" runs and lighting cues.
Lindsay Pearce
Reesa being lovely and killing it in "Mama Who Bore Me: Reprise"
Lindsay Pearce
Mat and I got together to run some scenes, but it turned out to be a hair day. I finally convinced him to let his curls hang loose for Melchior. You're welcome, Mat.
Lindsay Pearce
Some of the cast after a long day of rehearsal decided to go to Disneyland!
Lindsay Pearce
Janel and Harrison hamming it up outside of California Adventure.
Lindsay Pearce
Chase Williamson killing it onstage during our tech run. He has some of the coolest lighting in the whole show!
Lindsay Pearce
Some beautiful castmates on lunch break during tech week, at Michelli's across the street from the theatre. Chase is still in character.
Lindsay Pearce
The boys running "Mirror Blue Light" for our light technician during our final few hours of tech.
Lindsay Pearce
Caught Chris in some beautiful lighting during a "Mirror Blue Night" run with tech.
Lindsay Pearce
Classic! Janel Parrish and Molly McCook out shopping for food.
Lindsay Pearce
Payson, Tiffany and I had a sleepover before opening night and made a HUGE breakfast to celebrate the big day!
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The lobby of the theatre, decked out in Spring Awakening love.
Lindsay Pearce
Molly's having some trouble with her hair...
Lindsay Pearce
A little glimpse of what backstage looks like, complete with pictures and flowers.
Lindsay Pearce
Molly getting her mermaid locks curled by Jill before the show.
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This is what the dressing room looks like when it's time to gear up for the show.
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Payson decided to wear Molly's extensions. I think he makes a pretty Ilse.
Lindsay Pearce
Reesa is the queen of massages, and she is always quick to give them! Love this girl.
Lindsay Pearce
Mat and I before our "places" call. He hates photos.
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Me and Chase Williamson stealing a photo backstage during intermission.
Lindsay Pearce
Reesa and Payson in the lobby greeting the audience after our opening night performance.
Directed by Kate Sullivan, performances will continue through April 22 at the Theatre of Arts Arena Stage. The cast comprises Pearce (Harmony on "Glee"), Janel Parrish (Mona Vanderwaal on the ABC Family series "Pretty Little Liars"), Michael David, Veronica Dunne, David Carey Foster, Tiffany Gray, Chris Higgins, Reesa Ishiyama, Hope Lauren, Kelly Lester, Payson Lewis, Matt Magnusson, Molly McCook, Harrison Meloeny, Ritesh Rajan, Alyce Tawil, Mat Vairo and Chase Williamson.
The production also features musical direction by Rachael Lawrence and choreography by Laura Harrison.
"This L.A. intimate theatre premiere production of Spring Awakening," press notes state, "is the rock musical adaptation of the 1892 German play by Frank Wedekind. Set in late-19th-century Germany, it concerns a group of teenagers who are discovering the inner and outer tumult of their awakening sexuality and the complications that arise because of them."
Theatre of Arts Arena Stage is located at 1625 N. Las Palmas Avenue in Hollywood. Ticket prices are $25; previews are $20. For tickets visit www.brownpapertickets.com or overthemoonproductions.virb.com or call (310) 903-6150.
