PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "The Return of Twan Baker!" Behind the Scenes at Weston Playhouse's Pregnancy Pact

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By Matthew Blank
Sep 04, 2012
 
This spring the world was introduced to Into the Woods veteran "Twan Baker". Wanting to try his hand at some new material, Baker is now in Weston, VT, starring in the world-premiere musical Pregnancy Pact. Castmates Krystina Alabado and Dana Steingold offer a look behind the scenes with Twan and company at the scenic Weston Playhouse.

"He's back!" writes Steingold, who is appearing in her fourth production with the tiny dynamo. "The indomitable Twan Baker has had quite the theatrical season. After glowing reviews in a co-production of Into the Woods at Baltimore Center Stage and Westport Country Playhouse, he touched many a theatergoer's heart in PCLO's Fiddler on the Roof."

"Though exhausted from these heavy period pieces, he is thrilled to be cast against type in his first contemporary. Join him as summer comes to a close in beautiful Weston, Vermont, and experience firsthand the triumphs and challenges that come with originating a role in a brand new American musical."

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "The Return of Twan Baker!" Behind the Scenes at Weston Playhouse's Pregnancy Pact

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "The Return of Twan Baker!" Behind the Scenes at Weston Playhouse's Pregnancy Pact

This spring the world was introduced to Into the Woods veteran "Twan Baker". Wanting to try his hand at some new material, Baker is now in Weston, VT, starring in the world-premiere musical Pregnancy Pact. Castmates Krystina Alabado and Dana Steingold offer a look behind the scenes with Twan and company at the scenic Weston Playhouse. Read the Playbill.com story.

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Welcome to the magestic Weston, Vermont!
Welcome to the magestic Weston, Vermont! Krystina Alabado and Dana Steingold
Twan travels in great style; by UPS. Turns out, it is also the cheapest mode of transportation.
Twan travels in great style; by UPS. Turns out, it is also the cheapest mode of transportation. Krystina Alabado and Dana Steingold
Moved in to our new house! Since Jed is the only other male cast member, the two of them get to share a room with TWIN BEDS!!! Sleepover...Twan's favorite.
Moved in to our new house! Since Jed is the only other male cast member, the two of them get to share a room with TWIN BEDS!!! Sleepover...Twan's favorite. Krystina Alabado and Dana Steingold
One of the perks of working at Weston is that the original Vermont Country Store is right across the street. You can sample endless cheese, meats, fudge and dips. Twan knows a free meal when he sees one.
One of the perks of working at Weston is that the original Vermont Country Store is right across the street. You can sample endless cheese, meats, fudge and dips. Twan knows a free meal when he sees one. Krystina Alabado and Dana Steingold
Since arriving in Weston, Twan has become extremely interested in artisanal cheese. Here he is getting a lesson from the Country Store's own cheese maven, Kathy.
Since arriving in Weston, Twan has become extremely interested in artisanal cheese. Here he is getting a lesson from the Country Store's own cheese maven, Kathy. Krystina Alabado and Dana Steingold
Weston is devoid of cell service except at the "magical bridge." Twan makes a daily trip there to check in with his agents.
Weston is devoid of cell service except at the "magical bridge." Twan makes a daily trip there to check in with his agents. Krystina Alabado and Dana Steingold
Twan is such a big fan of the Country Store that when he saw the owners he insisted we take a photo with them.
Twan is such a big fan of the Country Store that when he saw the owners he insisted we take a photo with them. Krystina Alabado and Dana Steingold
Before heading to the theater, Twan has a costume fitting with our designer, Jen Caprio, for his contemporary swaddle. He has been dieting for days.
Before heading to the theater, Twan has a costume fitting with our designer, Jen Caprio, for his contemporary swaddle. He has been dieting for days. Krystina Alabado and Dana Steingold
Before Twan arrived we had stand-in babies. Unfortunately, Twan has had some of the best training in the business and they couldn't keep up. #LizCaplanVocalStudios
Before Twan arrived we had stand-in babies. Unfortunately, Twan has had some of the best training in the business and they couldn't keep up. #LizCaplanVocalStudios Krystina Alabado and Dana Steingold
Sitzprobe! Ever the professional, Twan knows it is important to come with your score in case you have to jump around in the song.
Sitzprobe! Ever the professional, Twan knows it is important to come with your score in case you have to jump around in the song. Krystina Alabado and Dana Steingold
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The Weston Playhouse's world premiere of the new musical Pregnancy Pact, inspired by the real-life story of a group of teenage girls who decided to become single mothers together, began performances Aug. 30.

Directed by Joe Calarco, who also provides musical staging, performances continue through Sept. 8 at the Vermont venue.

Pregnancy Pact features book and lyrics by Gordon Leary and music by Julia Meinwald. The cast comprises Krystina Alabado as Sansanee, Katrina Rose Dideriksen as Kaylee, Caitlin Kinnunen as Maddie, Lauren Marcus as Jenn, Margo Seibert as Brynn, Dana Steingold as Jeanelle and Jed Resnick as Cory/Justin/Boy.


The artists are backed by Anthony Rubbo on guitar, Lorenzo Wolff on bass, Sean Hagerty on violin, Ro Rowan on cello and Jeremy Yaddaw on drums.

The musical is described as such: "An entertaining and hard-hitting pop-rock musical about the realities of love, responsibility, and growing up in America, Pregnancy Pact tells the complex story of these young girls with a fresh voice that is at once realistic and captivating."

Other members of the creative team include Rich Silverstein (music director), Julia Meinwald (orchestrations), Andrew Cooper (assistant music director/copyist), Tim Mackabee (scenic design), Joel Shier (lighting design), Jen Caprio (costume design), Ed Chapman (sound design), Jessica L. Johnston (production stage manager) and Molly Shoemaker (production assistant).

For tickets, call (802) 824-5288 or visit westonplayhouse.org.

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