Jason Leland Adams
| Jason Leland Adams | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Jason Leland Adams February 7, 1963 Washington, D.C., United States |
| Occupation | actor, designer, scenic designer |
| Spouse(s) | Alicia Adams (née Hoge) (1996-present) |
| Children | 3 children |
| Awards |
Helen Hayes Award Source Award |
| Website |
aluminadesign.com bootlegtheater.org |
Jason Leland Adams (born 7 February 1963) is an American actor and scenic designer based in Los Angeles. He is perhaps best known for his roles as Preston A. Lodge III, on the television series Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman and the lead role in Vanishing Son.
Jason was born in Washington, D.C. Before becoming involved with acting and theater, he made his living as a builder and furniture maker
Jason has performed in, designed, and/or produced more than 60 plays in regional theaters around the country, including REDCAT, the Mark Taper Forum, Arena Stage, the Seattle Rep, the San Jose Rep, Actors' Gang, Ensemble Studio Theatre, Naked Angels, Source Theater, the Washington Shakespeare Company and the Evidence Room. He is a former Artistic Director of the Washington, D.C. Shakespeare Company. During his tenure with the company, he produced six shows that garnered two Helen Hayes Awards and six nominations. He was also the 1991 recipient of the Source Award for his performance in the title role of Don Juan of Seville.
In 1994, together with Bart DeLorenzo, Alicia Hoge (Jason's future wife) and Ames Ingham, Jason founded the theater - Evidence Room. For the theater, Jason worked with direction, set design and acting. In December 2005,his and Alicia's 7-year old daughter, Isabelle, joined the costume team. In 2006 Jason expanded the theater, so that it would house a new one - Bootleg. The former Evidence Room was moved to another location in LA and was no longer officially associated with Jason.
Jason is a member of United Scenic Artists/IATSE Local 829. A labor union and professional association of Designers, Artists and Craftspeople, organized to protect craft standards, working conditions and wages for the entertainment and decorative arts industries.
Jason also runs Alumina Design LLC, a fabrication/design solution firm for architects and environmental designers.
In early 1994, Jason landed a role as General Custer on the hit television series Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman. In 1995 he became a regular cast member, portraying the character of Preston A. Lodge III, which he portrayed until the series cancellation in 1998.
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