Posted in AIDA, Mainstage, tagged AIDA on April 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
We’ve been getting lots of inquiries, so we’re excited to finally announce our stellar AIDA cast. Without further ado, we’re proud to introduce the cast of AIDA! (drum roll, please….)
Marliss Amiea (Aida)
Michael Murnoch (Radames) Ryah Nixon (Amneris)
Fresh from Los Angeles and making her debut performance with Village Theatre is Marliss Amiea in the title role of [...]
Posted in AIDA, Mainstage, tagged Carey Wong, Set Design on April 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
After weeks of careful planning and preparation, AIDA set design is underway. Take a look at one of set designer Carey Wong’s initial models in comparison to what our carpenters and scenic designers are beginning to masterfully install on the Mainstage. It’s going to be incredible!
AIDA set designer Carey Wong’s model setting of Amneris’ closet
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Posted in Little Women, Mainstage, tagged Little Women, Michaela Koerner, Victoria Huston-Elem on April 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Time has flown! We have only four shows left in Issaquah before we pack up and move the show to Everett. I’ve posted two of my favorite Little Women moments for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy!
-Michelle Sanders, Public Relations and Promotions Manager
Posted in AIDA, Mainstage on April 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Sorry for the teaser. We know people are dying to know who has been cast in AIDA. We’re not quite ready to announce it yet, but we wanted to let you know it’s coming soon.
Get excited!
Posted in AIDA, Mainstage, tagged AIDA Cast, Brian Yorkey, Steve Tomkins on April 21, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Last week the infamous ‘Meet and Greet’ with the AIDA cast was held; an event that officially marks the first day of rehearsals. Cast members, production and creatives teams, and general Village Theatre staff make their appearances and announcements in order to ring in the new show! On your mark, get set, GO!!!
AIDA cast mingling together [...]
Posted in Little Women, Mainstage, Village Originals, tagged Festival of New Musicals, Shanna Marie Palmer on April 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
When asked about her relationship with Louisa May Alcott’s story Little Women, Shanna Marie Palmer had some interesting feedback to offer. Take a look!
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Of course I heard about the book Little Women while growing up, however I never actually read it back then. I am sort of ashamed to admit it because now after having read the [...]
Posted in Little Women, Mainstage, tagged Michaela Koerner on April 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Introducing Michaela Koerner! Michaela plays the role of Beth March in Little Women, and has kindly agreed to share some of her warm insights. Please enjoy!
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When I tell people that I am playing Beth in Little Women, people less familiar with the story chime in and say, oh, is she the youngest one…the one that [...]
Posted in Village Originals on April 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Looks like Next To Normal (formerly Feeling Electric) got its next gig with Arena Stage; check it out at Playbill.com. Arena Stage is one of America’s major regional theaters, specializing in the production of new and classic American plays. This is great news — congrats Next To Normal!
This has gotten us feeling a little nostalgic, [...]
Posted in ...Jersey, Little Women, Mainstage, TOMMY, tagged Doug Decker, stagecraft, wigs on April 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Village Theatre’s Wig Master Doug Decker was kind enough to put together a little something special to give us some behind-the-scenes action on the wigs our actors run around in on stage. Check it out!
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One of the questions I get a lot (right after “Is it made of real hair?”), is “Do you reuse wigs?” [...]
