SummerStage 2010 presents Annie Jr.
August 6th & 7th at 7:00pm & August 8th at 2:00pm
Tickets are $10. Call (206) 363-2809.Tickets are still available for all performances at the Box Office.
All performances will be sign-language-interpreted, but reservations are requested for those needing seating in our ASL section.
Culminating the intensive two week SummerStage program, we prouldly present Annie Jr. The 29-member cast is composed of students, ages 9-15, from around the Seattle area. All students, beginners and experienced alike, willing to commit to the rewarding work of SummerStage were encouraged to take part.
Our production will feature unusual double-casting in three lead, comedic roles. Deaf actress Casey Johnson-Pasqua has been paired with Kayla Wheeler, who uses a wheelchair for mobility, to play orphanage mistress Miss Hannigan. Austin Ake will work alongside Sofian Mahmoud as the caddish Rooster, and Amber Winkler will double Sarah Porter as Rooster’s girlfriend, Lily. Austin and Amber are both deaf. Casey and Kayla were previously paired in a middle school production of “Beauty and the Beast.”
Instead of shadowing one another in a typical, signed/voiced performance approach, the paired partners will be acting simultaneously on different sides of the stage. Getting all three sets of partners to work in sync while developing six, unique portrayals is an exciting challenge ahead. Our Deaf program coordinator is translating the script into stylized signing necessary for stage work.
Don't miss your chance to support the next generation of actors and see our SummerStage sudents in this classic American musical. Call the box office at 363-2809 today.
More SummerStage Information
We are excited to announce our SummerStage 2010 program led by Artistic Director Beth Mahmoud-Howell & Music Director Paul Linnes.
SummerStage is an intensive two week immersion experience for students wanting to learn more about musical theatre and then take part in four professionally staged performances. Musical Theatre education is an important part of our program. Students will take daily classes in Music, Dance and Acting taught by our professional staff. Afternoon rehearsals for Annie Jr. will get them onstage to bring it all together.
| Camp Dates: | July 26 - August 6, 2010 |
| Performances: | August 6, 7, 8 |
| Location: | Seattle Musical Theatre's main stage |
| Classes & Rehearsals: | 9:00 - 3:00 daily |
| Tuition: | $350. Limited financial assistance may be available. Please contact us for more information. |
| Deposit: | $100 due at enrollment. Balance Due June 1. |
| For actors: | 9 - 15 yrs (grades 4 - 9) |
| Other actors may be offered roles by special permission only | |
| Auditions: | May 8th, 2010 from 3:00 - 5:00 |
| Auditions are for part placement only. ALL interested students, beginner and experienced alike, are accepted in the program. |
For more information or to request an enrollment/audition packet email Camp Director Beth Mahmoud-Howell.