The Wonderheads

The Wonderheads

Portland, OR—My trip to photograph the Wonderheads, a physical theatre company specializing in mask performance and wordless, visual storytelling, started mid-morning on Tuesday, February 3. My flight from Vegas landed on time, and getting my bag from the claim couldn’t have been easier. Andrew, one of the founding “heads,” was waiting outside for me. We introduced, threw my bags in the car and were off to their house about a half-hour away.  As we drove, Andrew talked about Portland, it’s layout, and gave me other bits of information that helped me imagine the city as we made our way through the unique neighborhoods. He also answered all the basic questions I had regarding weather, etc. I was definitely struck by the quaintness of many of the houses and neighborhood businesses making up the quiet tree-lined streets. This place couldn’t have been a bigger contrast to Las Vegas, where the Egg was currently stationed. 

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