Adapted for the stage by Michael J. Bobbitt

Based on the story by Cedella Williams

Music and Lyrics by Bob Marley

Additional Music and Lyrics by John L Cornelius II

Produced by Young People’s Theatre of Chicago

Co-Directed and Choreographed by Tuedai B. Perry

Co-Directed by Randy White

Costumes by Janelle Smith

Lighting by Kevin Rechner

Sound by Kurt Ottinger

Props Design by Nicolas Bartelson

Downstairs Mainstage at the Greenhouse Theater Center

“The production is brightly co-directed by the company’s Artistic Director Randy White and Choreographer Tuesdai B. Perry. Musically Directed by Cameron Tragesser, the production is set on a clever and colorful Scenic Design by Lauren Helpern, and brilliantly Lighted by Kevin Rechner.”

-- chicagotheatrereview.com

“The story takes place in Jamaica on a wonderful set designed by Lauren Helpern.”

-- aroundthetownchicago.com

Book by Glen Berger

Music and Lyrics by Morgan Taylor

Produced by Young People’s Theatre of Chicago

Directed by Randy White

Choreographed by Tuesdai B. Perry

Costumes by Ellen MacKay

Lighting by Benjamin Carne

Sound by Kurt Ottinger

Book and Lyrics by Sandy Rustin

Composed by Britt Bonney, Emily Chiu, and Meg Zervoulis

Produced by Mills Entertainment

Directed by Gina Rattan

Choreographed by Emilie Renier

Props by Faye Armon- Troncoso

Costumes by Andrea Hood

Lighting by Masha Tsimring

Sound by Beth Lake

National Tour

“One of the most delightful parts of the production, besides the engaging scenery, was when one of the American Girl Dolls rode off the stage on her miniature bicycle, but came back on stage on a life- size bike and real girl. A clever treat indeed!”

— Around the Town Chicago

Book by Peter Zinn

Music and Lyrics by JT Harding

Produced by Cape Fear Regional Theatre

Directed by Mary Catherine Burke

Choreographed by Tyce Diorio

Costumes by Jennifer Raskopf

Lighting by Zach Blane

Sound by Bryan Hitzigrath

JOE PAPP AT THE BALLROOM

Written by Joseph Papp

Adapted by Avi Hoffman, Susan Papp-Lippman and Eleanor Reissa

Produced by GableStage

Directed by Eleanor Reissa

Costumes by Emil White

Lighting by Tony Galaska

Sound by Sean McGinley

“A nod to the set design Lauren Helpern’s set design of the office including a wall with posters from most of Papp’s famous productions.”

— Florida Theater On Stage

"Scenic designer Lauren Helpern’s roomy, detailed depiction of Papp’s office includes light-colored walls, a choice that reinforces the production’s upbeat mood.”

-- Theatrical Musings

Written by Julia Jordan and Juliana Nash

Produced by Cardinal Stage

Directed by Randy White

Costumes by Ellen MacKay

Lighting by Patrick Mero

Sound by Mike Price

Waldron Auditorium

"The most prominent feature of Lauren Helpern's flexible and imaginative scenic design is an upstage bar, which is actually full service, selling drinks and snacks to patrons starting about 45 minutes prior to curtain."

-- Bloomington Herald-Times

"As you enter the upstairs theatre of the Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center Auditorium for the Cardinal Stage Company’s 'Murder Ballad', your first sight is of a pinball machine on your right. To the left is the bar. It’s a hefty piece with the usual back lit liquor bottles and a good sized mirror. There’s a pool table up ahead. On the right is a cramped band stand.  Scattered around the room are two top and four top tables. The place is dark. The lighting is low. It has a nice crummy feel.

If you’re like me, as you sit with your preshow drink admiring the décor. You’re wondering how in the world Cardinal’s crew got designer Lauren Helpern’s bar and pool table up to the theatre and where in the world they got all the authentic looking pressed tin for the wall."

-- Indiana public media

Written by Gioachino Rossini

Produced by Anchorage Opera 

Directed by Albert Sherman

Costumes by Daniel Cole

Lighting by Lauren M. Miller

Discovery Theatre/Alaska Center for the Performing Arts

"...aided by Albert Sherman's excellent, well paced staging and a simple colorful set by Lauren Helpern.  From the opening notes to the finale, ensemble and crew pulled off a brilliant evening."

-- Anchorage Press

Written by Laurence Holzman and Felicia Needleman

Music by Benjamin Rosenbluth

Directed by Annette Jolles

Costumes by Gail Baldoni

Lights by Chris Dallos

Sound by Jim van Bergen

White Plains Performing Arts Center

"This is an undeniably great-looking production.  The White Plains Performing Arts Center has put its seven years of experience in doing productions of well-known musicals to good use.  Lauren Helpern's set design is grand and dramatic, set off perfectly by Chris Dallos's subtle lighting."

-- New York Times

Written by Ted Swindley

Produced and Directed by Sharon Rosen

Costumes by Therese Bruck

Lighting by Traci Klainer 

Silverton Hotel and Casino

EDDY AWARD

Produced by Blue Man Group

Directed by Blue Man Group

Co-Set Design by David Gallo

Costumes by Patricia Murphy

Lighting by Matt McCarthy

Projections by Caryl Glaab

Book & Lyrics by Glen Berger

Composed by Frank London

Produced by Prince Music Theater

Directed by Alexandra Aron

Costumes by Levi Okunov

Lights by Tyler Micoleau

Sound by Nick Kourtides

"The supernatural tale -- which includes among its characters a wandering bear, dancing zombies and a ghoulish gargoyle -- is set entirely in the marketplace of a rural village (wonderfully realized in Lauren Helpern's quaint and visually-pleasing scenic design)."

-- Theatermania

Produced by Jeff Britten

Directed by Sheldon Epps

Costumes by Steven Klaiser and Alyasha Owerka-Moore

Lighting by Adam Silverman

Apollo Theater

Book by Sheri Wilner and Julia Jordan

Lyrics by Adam Gwon and Julia Jordan

Music by Adam Gwon

Produced by Bucks County Playhouse

Directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch

Costumes by Sarah Holden

Lighting by Gina Scherr

Sound by Matthew Given

"'Cake Off' feels like a substantial production.  In part that's because of Lauren Helpern's handsome set, which packs the 'baking floor' with every appliance a baker could ever need."

-- DC Metro Theater Arts

"The production was seamless and provides a perfect setting for 'Cake Off'.  Lauren Helpern and Gina Scherr produce an environment that is intimate and warm for the audience to enjoy."

-- PA Theatre Guide

"Scenic Design by Lauren Helpern recreates a delightfully fanciful TV studio show set, augmented effectively with Lighting Design by Gina Scherr."

-- Northampton Press

HONORABLE MENTION - NYMF EXCELLENCE IN OVERALL DESIGN 2013

Book and lyrics by Benita Scheckel

Music and lyrics by Michael Upward

Produced by Susan Lambert

Co-Produced by Sarahbeth Grossman

Directed by Benjamin Endsley Klein

Costumes by David Kaley

Lighting by Joel E. Silver

Sound by Brett Rothstein

Projections by Andrew Lazarow

The Pearl Theatre

"Director Benjamin Endsley Klein is in full control throughout, aided by strong tech work, including the scenic design of Lauren Helpern, costumes by David Kaley, lighting by Joel E. Silver and sound by A&L Sound Partners."

-- Huffington Post

Written by Kinsey Sicks

Directed by Glenn Casale

Produced by Kinsey Sicks Boyz 2 Girlz and Maria Di Dia

Costumes by Bob Miller and Steven Howard

Lighting by Traci Klainer

Sound by Brian Ronan

Directed by Jeff Martin

Lighting by Traci Klainer

Kaufmann Concert Hall

"IT'S ALL RELATIVE"

Directed and Choreographed by Tracy Straus

Costumes by Tiia Torchia

Lighting by Farley Whitfield

"SAM I AM" & "HIDDEN, FOUND"

Directed and Choreographed by Tracy Straus

Costumes by Karen Lee Hart

Lighting by Kathy Kaufmann

LaGuardia High School