Lorraine: A Young Diane Sawyer w/ Tristen Buettel

Silhouettes JB Podcast

If you love analyzing relationships and breakups, this is the episode for you.

Please welcome Tristen Buettel aka Lorraine at New World Stages and a woman wise beyond her years.

A Queens native, Tristen knew she wanted a career in musical theatre — but not because she knew every song to every classical show, but because she simply adored the craft.

Shortly after graduating with her BFA from Syracuse University, Tristen was cast in Lorraine on the JERSEY BOYS national tour.

In 2017, she filled in for the amazing Rachel Schur Chase at New World Stages for two months.

In 2019, she was offered an open-ended contract as Lorraine at New World Stages.

In this episode, Tristen breaks down

-Auditioning for shows in New York City in her last semester of college and right after graduating

-Why she auditioned for Jersey Boys (Sergio Trujillo, we’re looking at you!)

-How her JB co-star Jonathan Cable inspires her

-Her full-circle fan to performer moment at Broadway in Bryant Park

-38 minutes: Lorraine’s character and her breakup with Frankie— Tristen is so sensitive to both the male and female characters, and we can’t tell you how SPOT ON she was. We’re glad Howard was there to share his perspective, as well.

Other Credits include:

Danielle understudy Ever After — She understudied Sierra Boggess

Kim in Bye Bye Birdie at the Godspeed Opera House

Elle Woods in Legally Blonde at Arts of Coastal Carolina

DeLee in Smokey Joe’s Cafe at Alpine Theatre Project

Amber Von Tussle in Hairspray at Syracuse

Solo show at Green Room 42

Let’s continue the conversation! What are your thoughts on Lorraine and Frankie’s breakup?