The 5th Avenue Theatre Casts 15 Local Kids in Andrew Lloyd Webber's
Whistle Down The Wind
Andrew Lloyd Webber's and Jim Steinman's
Powerful and Uplifting Musical
Performances: November 13 - December 2,2007 (Previews Nov. 13-14)
Opening/Press Night: Thursday, November 15 8:00 p.m.
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SEATTLE - The 5th Avenue has cast 15 Puget Sound area children in the U.S. premiere touring production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND. Twenty-three children are featured in this inspirational musical about the innocence of children and the transformative power of love. Eight young actors travel with the touring production, and 15 local kids have been cast for the run at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre November 13 - December 2.
Hundreds of local students responded to the Theatre's open casting call for the children's ensemble. The following talented kids landed the roles: Lauren Carlos, Brayden Daher, Natalie Dungey, Drea Gordon, Alexandria Gray, Mariah Lotz, Elijah Ostrow, Mary Rising, Aaron Smith, Isabella Stachurski, Kaija Stern, Sam Tacher, Keaton Whittaker, Elijah Williams and Paris Williams. The children range in age from 6 to 12, live in Seattle, Mukilteo, Shoreline, Bellevue, Mercer Island, Kirkland, Redmond, Issaquah, Bothell and Burien, and hail from area schools such as Washington Middle School, Grand Ridge Elementary and St. Monica Catholic School. Many of the kids are making their 5th Avenue stage debut. Keaton Whittaker, 11, starred in The 5th Avenue's production of White Christmas last season, and Elijah Williams, 11, appeared in The Wizard of Oz in 2003.
WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND is an uplifting musical about a young Louisiana girl who finds a mysterious stranger and hides him from the townspeople, who are determined to find the escaped felon. The U.S. premiere production partners renowned rock lyricist Jim Steinman (Meatloaf's classic album Bat Out of Hell) and Andrew Lloyd Webber (Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat) to create a score inspired by the sounds of the American South - blues, gospel, country and rock 'n' roll. Directed and produced by Bill Kenwright, WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND features award-winning songs including the Boyzone smash hit "No Matter What."
Tickets to WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND are priced from $20 - $77. Tickets are available over the phone by calling 206-625-1900 (toll free 888-5TH-4TIX), online at www.5thavenue.org or in person at the box office in downtown Seattle. There is no service charge when purchasing tickets in person at The 5th Avenue Theatre Box Office.
The 5th Avenue Theatre is Seattle's premier musical theater. In 1980, the non-profit 5th Avenue Theatre began producing and presenting top-quality live musical theater for the cultural enrichment of the Northwest community. The 5th Avenue Theatre maintains a subscription audience of more than 24,000 and an annual attendance of over 225,000. It ranks among the nation’s largest and most respected musical theater companies. The Theatre is committed to encouraging the next generation of theatergoers through its Educational Outreach Program which includes: The Adventure Musical Theatre Touring Company, The 5th Avenue High School Musical Theatre Awards, the Student Matinee Program and Spotlight Nights. Unique in its Chinese-inspired design, the exquisite theater opened in 1926 as a venue for vaudeville and film. Today, under the leadership of Managing Director Marilynn Sheldon and Producing Artistic Director David Armstrong, The 5th Avenue Theatre continues to achieve the highest standards in all aspects of artistic endeavors and facility operations, while preserving its artistic, architectural and historic legacy. Visit www.5thavenue.org.
WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND SHOWTIMES
November 13 - December 2, 2007
- Tuesday Evening 7:30 pm
- Wednesday Evening 7:30 pm
- Thursday Evening 8:00 pm*
- Friday Evening 8:00 pm
- Saturday Matinee 2:00 pm
- Saturday Evening 8:00 pm
- Sunday Matinee 1:30 pm
- Sunday Evening 7:00 pm*
*No Thursday Evening performance November 22
*No Sunday evening performance December 2
Added Monday evening performance: November 19 at 7:30 pm
Please contact Molly Fortin, Public Relations Manager, at (206) 625-1418 with questions or to schedule individual interviews. Download Photos
2007-2008 SEASON SPONSOR: Puget Sound Energy
SHOW SPONSOR: 4Culture