“KID LIGHTNING, THE NEWEST WORK FROM LED WAS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING. A CREATIVE TRIUMPH THAT I HOPE OTHER AUDIENCES GET TO EXPERIENCE. INCREDIBLY BRAVE AND ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS.”  -Siolo Thompson, Psychopomp Projects, Seattle

“...AN EXPLOSION OF COLOR, TEXTURE, WILD CHARACTERS, FANTASTIC FLASHY LIGHTING, AND PHENOMENAL DANCING…”   - Jamuna Chiarini, Oregon ArtsWatch, Portland

Layered with humor, an electrifying score, and dazzling contemporary choreography, Kid Lightning tells the story of a group of talented contestants on a popular game show vying to be crowned the next “Kid Lightning.” These individuals push their limits to claim fame and enter the intoxicating arena of celebrity, only to discover it is more than they bargained for.  Equal parts awe-inspiring spectacle and intimate introspection, it contrasts the candy-coated superficialities of pop music and fame with more complex realities found underneath the surface. 

This completely original performance is both timeless and timely: a tale woven through human history but also one that is especially relevant today.  Kid Lightning reimagines what a theatrical experience can look like through a stylized stage design that weaves narrative and a signature blend of dance, music, and film.  Feedback received since the premiere proves that Kid Lightning hits a chord with modern audiences and emphasizes the importance of sharing this piece and its message.  From Colleen Loverde, LED artist and rehearsal director, “This is the first dance show that I’ve been a part of in which the audience reacted & responded immediately, viscerally, openly, honestly, vocally… I truly believe this needs to be seen.”  Ultimately, Kid Lightning tells a story both singular and universal: a reminder of our flawed nature, grace, and shared humanity.  “I loved every minute,” says Jamuna Chiarini/Oregon Arts Watch.

CHOREOGRAPHED & DIRECTED by Lauren Edson

ORIGINAL SCORE by Andrew Stensaas

SCENIC/LIGHTING DESIGN by Michael Mazzola

VIDEO DIRECTED by Kyle Morck

COSTUME DESIGN by Robin Holsinger

PERFORMED by Brett Perry, Colleen Loverde, Franco Nieto, Cassidy Fulmer, Emma Lalor, Tony Carnell, Elise Gonsalves