Your favorite television and film characters come to life on stage this summer as Boston Children's Theatre's (BCT) Summer Studios 4 students present the marvelously macabre musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY and the inspirational musical phenomenon FAME. Featuring the talents of 59 BCT Summer Studio 4 students who range in age from 14 - 19 years old, THE ADDAMS FAMILY and FAME will be performed in rotation August 7 - 10, 2014 at the new state-of-the-art theater at Shore Country Day School in Beverly, MA.
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"We are thrilled to provide our audiences with an exciting range of musical theatre productions this summer," said BCT Executive Artistic Director Burgess Clark. "Both The Addams Family and Fame have enjoyed cult-like followings on television, film and now on stage. The popularity of both pieces makes it both exciting and challenging for our students. It's a wonderful experience to watch these gifted young actors take on these iconic characters and make them their own. There is no better way to showcase the extensive range of talent this summer than with these two productions."
Featuring an original story, THE ADDAMS FAMILY tells the weird and wonderful tale of Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, and her quest to keep a very big secret from her mother Morticia. Come meet the family as see where 'normal' meets The Addams Family- with hilarious results! Directed by Burgess Clark, with choreography by Nicole Soriano and music direction by Austin Davy, THE ADDAMS FAMILY was created by Jersey Boys authors Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa. THE ADDAMS FAMILY is based on characters created by Charles Addams.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY features the talents of 27 young actors from 24 communities, including Andover student Alex Hanscom; Arlington student Clara Hevia; Beverly students Kate Duval, Danielle Lovasco and William Owens; Brookline student Kira Shannon; Chelmsford student Gabriella Huggler; Hamilton student Samantha Flahive; Hubbardston student Amanda Giglio; Manchester, NH resident Evan Dell; Marblehead student Paige Vigneron; Medfield student Julia Perry; Methuen student Alex Berube; Newburyport student Colin Budzyna; Newton students Sophie Pels and Yasmin Yacoby; Pepperell student Josie Brody; Sudbury student Owen Sherrin; Tyngsborough student James Robson; Wakefield student Nina Barresi; Wellesley student Rachel Marandett; and Eliyahu Kheel of Baltimore, Maryland.
First as an Academy Award winning film and then an Emmy Award winning television series, FAME makes the leap to the stage with an intriguing look into the lives of students at the prestigious High School for the Performing Arts. A bit of life imitating art, FAME is an inspiring story filled with high octane dance numbers, intense drama, and unforgettable music that will have audiences dancing in the aisles. Directed and choreographed by Brian Dillon with music direction by Rob Rucinski, FAME was conceived and developed by David De Silva with book by Jose Fernandez, lyrics by Jacques Levy and music by Steve Margoshes. The title song "FAME" was written by Dean Pitchford and Michael Gore.
The cast of FAME features 31 young actors from 25 communities, including Arlington student Marshall Joun; Belmont student Isabelle Luongo; Beverly students Mikaela Macomber and Emily Whalen; Boxford student Charlotte Wallace; Brighton resident Joshua Moolweer; Chestnut Hill student Rae Bell; Hamilton student Lucy Perrotta; Jamaica Plain student Shayna Bredbeck; Manchester, MA student Margaret McFadden; Marblehead student Olivia Flowers; Medford students Molly Fenn, Genevieve McCarthy, Sarah Pollock and Francesca Viggiani; Melrose students Shayla Jamieson and Michael Saracco; Newton students Tema Siegel and Yarden Yacoby; North Andover student Alyssa Peltonovich; Portsmouth, NH student Elle Shaheen; Quincy student Alexander Cox; Rowley student Brendan Callahan; Somerville student Cearah Peck; South Boston student Alessandra Antonelli; Southborough student Rachel Sachs; Tyngsborough student Kaleigh Ronan; West Roxbury student Maguire Skaza; Westborough student Deirdre Pedersen; Worcester student Sima Kasten; and Rylie Shoop from Neodesha, Kansas.
Performances of THE ADDAMS FAMILY are Friday, August 8 at 8 pm, Saturday, August 9 at 2 pm and Sunday, August 10 at 7 pm. FAME will be performed Thursday, August 7 at 7:30 pm, Saturday, August 9 at 8 pm and Sunday, August 10 at 2 pm. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students. THE ADDAMS FAMILY and FAME will be performed at Shore Country Day School, 545 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA. For tickets and information, visit www.bostonchildrenstheatre.org or call 617-424-6634, x225.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY is presented by special arrangement with Elephant Eye Theatrical and FAME is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
About Boston Children's Theatre
For over 60 years, Boston Children's Theatre has served as one of the region's premier not-for-profit theaters. Named Best of Boston® 2013 and 2012 by Boston Magazine for Best Children's Theatre, BCT's mission is to provide access to exceptional theatrical experiences dedicated to fostering the artistic and personal development of diverse youth, with a focus on professional training and the development of new works. Programs at Boston Children's Theatre provide a unique chance for self-discovery and individual expression in a supportive and productive environment. At BCT, talented and motivated students gather from across traditional boundaries and nationalities to learn about themselves, each other and the world, as they create some of the finest theatrical productions in New England. www.bostonchildrenstheatre.org
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