the young company at Stoneham Theatre presents...
The Shows
act 1 musical: Annie Jr.
(Family Musical)
Fri. Aug. 15 7:00pm
Sat. Aug. 16 2:00pm
Sun. Aug. 17 2:00pm
Based on the popular comic strip, Annie Jr. tells of a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents, who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations, befriends President Franklin Roosevelt and finds a new family. Its upbeat plot and flamboyant characters have made Annie one of the most beloved musicals in history, with songs like "Easy Street," "Hard Knock Life," and "Tomorrow" that will send the whole family off singing.
act 2 musical: Guys and Dolls directed by Christopher Webb
(Family Musical)
Thurs. Aug. 14 7:00pm
Sat. Aug. 16 7:00pm
Sun. Aug. 17 7:00pm
An incongruous romance between an inveterate gambler named Sky Masterson and a Salvation Army-type missionary girl, headquartered in the theater district. Sky, who can't refuse a wager of any kind, is bet by another gambler, Nathan Detroit, that he can't romance the straitlaced missionary, Sarah Brown. Meanwhile, Nathan has troubles of his own, trying to set up a floating crap game while avoiding the wrath of his fiancée, a brassy chorus girl named Miss Adelaide, who is desperate to marry Nathan after a 14-year engagement. Featuring songs like "Luck Be A Lady" and "Adelaide's Lament."
act 3 musical: Company directed by Caitlin Lowans, Director of Education
(Musical, Grades 8+)
Thurs. Aug. 7 7:30pm
Sat. Aug. 9 1:00pm
Sun. Aug. 10 7:30pm
This Sondheim masterpiece centers on a 30-something bachelor named Robert, the hub of activity for the five married couples who spiral around him. The context of the show is mod Manhattan in the 1970s, utterly unromantic, a city of strangers. The upper-middle class problems that the audience came to a musical to avoid are suddenly facing them on the stage. This modern musical theatre classic features some of Sondheim's most memorable songs: "Another Hundred People," "Ladies Who Lunch," and "Being Alive."
act 3 musical: 42nd Street directed and choreographed by Chris Carcione
Fri. Aug. 8 7:30pm
Sat. Aug. 9 4:00pm
Sun. Aug. 10 1:00pm
The show itself is a jazzy, noisy paean to the transcendent joys of Broadway. The Great White Way's most brilliant director, Julian Marsh, is preparing his biggest show yet, "Pretty Lady," in the depths of the Great Depression. He is faced with one obstacle after another, especially when his leading lady breaks her ankle at the last minute; of course, young chorine Peggy Sawyer is pushed unexpectedly center stage and becomes a surprise star on opening night. A toe-tapping backstage valentine to Broadway, major songs include "We're in the Money, "Lullaby of Broadway" and "Shuffle Off to Buffalo."
act 3 play: Holiday directed by Weylin Symes, Producing Artistic Director
Fri. Aug. 8 4:00pm
Sat. Aug. 9 7:30pm
Sun. Aug. 10 4:00pm
A comedy of manners in which a Park Avenue family is shattered when love and adventure come calling at the gates.
Winter Program
In the winter, the young co. produces two exciting full-scale musicals. Cast members develop as artists through a fast-paced six week professional rehearsal process, culminating in full productions on Stoneham Theatre’s stage. One musical is designed for students in act 1 & act 2, the other for students in act 2 & act 3. This season, the act 1 & act 2 musical will be the family favorite, The Music Man and for act 2 & act 3, the musical will be a classic Fosse crowd-pleaser recently revived on Broadway, The Pajama Game. Participation in the Winter Program is by audition only. Auditions for both shows will be held December 3 & 4; rehearsals begin January 2nd ad the shows perform February 8th-10th. Program fees: $275
Questions about the young co? Email education@stonehamtheatre.org or call (781) 279-7885 x104.