Tit for Tat
In “Tit for Tat,” Gould’s contemporary – suffragette Victoria Woodhull – takes a particular stance in attempt to secure for women the right to vote.
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We Go To Eleven
Lauren’s 10-minute musical, The Chorus (book and lyrics by Emmy Laybourne), was featured in a night of 10-minute musicals at Don’t Tell Mama in January. Performing the piece was a very talented cast, including Jennifer Blood, Chris Critelli, LaDonna Burns, and many others. The piece is currently being developed into a full-length musical as part of [...]
River Credit
In “River Credit,” we hear Jay Gould as he formulates what would become our current system of credit, underscored by the unsuspecting populus.
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The Chorus
The Chorus (working title) is about a mystical Greek chorus who attempts to help certain New Yorkers solve their problems via sung riddles and persuasive prodding. It is based on a 10-minute musical written by Lauren and Emmy Laybourne as part of the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop.
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Once There Was A Girl
In “Once There Was A Girl,” Victoria Woodhull gives voice to the three women of the piece: herself – an empowered suffragette and business woman; Josie Mansfield – a notorioius chorus girl and paramour of Gould’s partner Jim Fisk; and Helen Gould – Jay’s pious and doting wife.
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The Gold Corner Opera
In “The Gold Corner Opera,” we hear the epic tale of how Gould and Fisk attempted to corner the gold market in 1869, leading to the infamous Black Friday. All in operatic format, as is fitting.
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Railroad to NYC
In “Railroad to NYC,” we hear a snippet of the music that takes us through Act 2, as Jay Gould travels the country via the railroad system he would come to dominate and restructure.
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The Gemini Comes to the Twin Cities!
On March 8th and 9th, Lauren will be performing her music in Minneapolis/St.Paul through the beautiful and ground-breaking Nautilus Music-Theater series, Rough Cuts.
About Lauren Cregor
Lauren Cregor’s music can be heard in theaters, on screen, and on iTunes. She is the composer and musical director for the acclaimed off-Broadway company, Waterwell. Nominated for multiple Drama Desk and IT Awards, Waterwell has produced nine original pieces in New York and has been dubbed “Brilliant, original and inspired” by the New York Times.
Swimming Pool
Kevin Townley and Matt Dellapina perform the piece “Swimming Pool,” as Kevin’s character…
Haptics
#9 is a dizzying new music theater piece about the technological tools we use – and how they use us. Here, Waterwell dives into a strange, bewildering world of digital immersion where the virtual is more real than reality. #9 premiered at the 59E59 Theater in the summer of 2009 and was called “UPROARIOUS! Featuring [...]
Over My Head
#9 is a dizzying new music theater piece about the technological tools we use – and how they use us. Here, Waterwell dives into a strange, bewildering world of digital immersion where the virtual is more real than reality. #9 premiered at the 59E59 Theater in the summer of 2009 and was called “UPROARIOUS! Featuring [...]
Drum Major
Rodney Gardner performs Drum Major from Waterwell’s The / King / Operetta at a live performance at Trinity College, CT. The lyrics of the piece come directly from King’s profound “Drum Major” speech, given February 4th, 1968. Click here for a clip.
Jail Song
The Last Year in the Life of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as Devised by Waterwell: A Rock Operetta — or The / King / Operetta for short — highlights and celebrates some of the immensely powerful moments of King’s last year. Click here for a clip.
Nominated for an IT Award!
Lauren and Waterwell celebrate IT Award nominations for their 2005 production The Persians…
Marco Millions Opener
With Marco Millions (based on lies), Waterwell puts its signature irreverent stamp on an obscure play by one of America’s greatest dramatists, Eugene O’Neill. It is a musical kaleidoscopic and freewheeling ride that confronts questions of class and race that are as important now as they were in 1928… or 1271. The production premiered at [...]
Funk Opera
“Funk Opera” is the climax of Waterwell’s The Persians: A Comedy About War With Five Songs, coming just before the powerful and dramatic ending. The show premiered in May 2005 at Under St Mark’s, and was quickly moved off-Broadway to the Perry St Theater for an extended run through the end of August. The New [...]
Welcome To The Persians
“Welcome To The Persians” is the opening number of Waterwell’s The Persians: A Comedy About War With Five Songs. The show premiered in May 2005 at Under St Mark’s, and was quickly moved off-Broadway to the Perry St Theater for an extended run through the end of August. The New York Times called the show [...]
