“Rock of Ages: Teen Edition” takes you back to the times of big bands with big egos playing big guitar solos and sporting even bigger hair! This Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical features the hits of bands including Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister and others.
Show times are:
7 p.m. Thursday, April 21
7 p.m. Saturday, April 23
2 p.m. Sunday, April 24
The production will be STREAMED at 7 p.m. Friday, April 22
Tickets available by clicking here.
Every day until opening night we will be featuring the cast of the show. Today, we feature Laine Wyatt, who is the assistant director and stage manager.
1. Biographical info
Age: 18
Parents Names: Larry Wyatt, Amber Felkins
Siblings: Tanner Wyatt, Sydney Felkins, Sophie Sumompow, Anna Sumpompow
Year In School: Senior
Activities: Collar of the Drama Program, ITS, Classicality, Rock of Ages Assistant Director/Stage Manager
Hobbies: Reading, writing, working out
Future Plans: Depaul University Double Major in film and Journalism
2. How did you get involved with the production?
I have been a part of the “Closz” productions since I was a freshman. After years and years of being on stage, I wanted to see what it looks like on the other side of the table by doing tech and being a part of the creative team.
3. Have you been in any other theatrical productions? If so, what roles did you play?
I have been in all the mainstage plays all 4 years of high school, most notably sophomore year as Molly in “Peter and the Starcatcher,” and this year as Hermia in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”
4. What do you most enjoy about being part of the production?
Being able to see the growth of the cast, everyday watching them get better and seeing them shine. I love having fun with everyone and knowing that they are having fun too.
5. Who is/are your inspiration(s)? Why?
My biggest inspirations are Amanda Malo and Joey Burgam. Both of these women have helped me through my high school years, they show me the power of being a woman in a creative field and how important it is to have your voice be heard.
6. What’s your favorite part of the experience of being in the production?
Definitely the days when we all have tons of energy and the runs of the show are electric and I get so distracted by how good everyone is doing I barely take notes.
7. What can audience members expect when they see the show?
I hope the audience comes and has some fun. After these past two years, I think we all need a reason to smile and laugh.
