The Making of A Musical, Tribute To Portland

01/29/13 • -1 min

Richard Moore ,who wrote the music and lyrics for Rain! The Musical, discusses his journey as a musician and gives a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this Fertile Ground Festival event in Portland. Rain! The Musical is the story of a one-hit-wonder rocker who returns home to Portland to woo back the lover he jilted to discover that it hasn't rained in 274 days. The show, directed by Louanne Moldovan, continues Feb. 1-3.

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