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Seattle's Rainier Valley Teens Star in Broadway Bound's second musical in the Paul Robeson Performing Arts Center at Rainier Beach High School
SEATTLE, WA – July 18, 2008 - Broadway Bound Children’s Theatre along with the Seattle Theatre Group (STG) and Seattle Public Schools are proud to announce their summer production of "Fame - The Musical" opening August 8, 2008 and running through August 17, 2008. “Fame - The Musical” is a bittersweet but inspiring story of a diverse group of students as they commit to four years of grueling artistic and academic work during the last years of New York City's celebrated High School for the Performing Arts on 46th Street (1980-1984). Tickets go on sale July 16, 2008 and are $12 at the door, or $10.00 online at: www.ticketwindowonline.com.
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This year’s show marks the second year of the summer partnership between Broadway Bound, STG, Seattle Public Schools and the residents of the Rainier Valley. Executive Director Marka Jenkins-Waechter says, “After the success of last year’s "Dreamgirls" program, and seeing the transformation of our young actors, it wasn’t an option not to come back!”
Seattle nonprofit Broadway Bound Children's Theatre challenges children to develop their mental, physical, emotional, social and creative potentials through the joy and discipline of live musical theatre. The experience combines a fun and supportive atmosphere while holding actors to professional standards. To that end, Broadway Bound's founder and show director, Jim Nixon work with a team of musicians, choreographers, dancers, assistant directors and stage managers to provide a professional experience with high production values.
Currently in the rehearsal stages, Fame - The Musical features Shaniqua Bodary as Carmen Diaz, who received rave reviews last year for her portrayal of Effie White in Dreamgirls. Marsailles Solomon, who played Jimmy Early in Dreamgirls, returns to the stage playing Tyrone Jackson in "Fame - The Musical."
As stated by Jenkins-Waechter, “Fame - The Musical is an ideal musical for the developing partnership between Seattle Theatre Group, Seattle Public Schools and Broadway Bound. Fame features a school that dedicates itself to the arts and we want to be a part of transforming Rainier Beach High School into the best performing arts school in the country as it was intended to be.” Fame, the 1988 musical theatre production by David De Silva inspired by New York’s High School for the Performing Arts, now known as Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and Art and Performing Arts.
The media is welcome to attend daily rehearsals Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Please call in advance to schedule a time 206-459-5099. A free public preview performance will be presented on August 7 at 7 pm.
Performance Schedule:
Friday, August 8, 2008 - 7:00 PM
Saturday, August 9, 2008 - 7:00 PM
Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 5:00 PM
Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 7:00 PM
Friday, August 15, 2008 - 7:00 PM
Saturday, August 16, 2008 - 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday, August 17, 2008 - 5:00 PM
All performances are at the Paul Robeson Performing Arts Center, Rainier Beach High School
8815 Seward Park Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98118
Ticket Sales:
Tickets for Broadway Bound's production of "Fame - The Musical" are available through in advance through Ticketwindowonline.com for $10.00 or $12 day of show at the Paul Robeson Performing Arts Center.
About Broadway Bound Children’s Theatre
Broadway Bound, founded in 1996 by actor Jimmy Nixon, challenges children to develop their mental, physical, emotional, social and creative potentials through the joy and discipline of live musical theatre. It creates a transforming experience for children ages 5-18 through participation in a dynamic theatre arts program. The experience combines a fun and supportive atmosphere with professional standards. Since its inception, Broadway Bound has produced 260 shows, performed by over 1850 student actors and enjoyed by over 90,000 audience members at some of Seattle’s most coveted theaters including ACT, The Moore and soon The Paramount. To learn more, visit their website at www.broadwaybound.org. Broadway Bound Children’s Theatre is a non-profit 501(c)3.
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Photo opportunities are available during rehearsals and productions by appointment. Please contact Marka Jenkins Waechter for an appointment.
Organization Contact:
Marka Jenkins Waechter
Broadway Bound Children's Theatre
206-459-5099
marka@broadwaybound.org
Agency Contact
Tom Wolf
Ascend Public Relations
206-903-1730
twolf@ascendpr.com
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