Arlington Locals to Perform in Boston Children's Theatre's Upcoming Productions

From the roaring 1920’s to monumental moments in history that span generations, Boston Children’s Theatre (BCT) proudly presents two productions that showcase the unique diversity and creativity of musical theater. ASSASSINS, which features 16-year old Clara Hevia and THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE featuring 15-year old Marshall Joun of Arlington, will be performed in rotation August 6 – 9 at Shore Country Day School in Beverly, MA.

Cast as ‘Lynette ‘Squeaky’ Fromme’ in ASSASSINS, Clara Hevia was last seen in BCT’s production of The Addams Family. A student at Arlington High School, Clara has performed in Shrek The Musical, Twelfth Night, Dead Man Walking, Footloose, and To Kill a Mockingbird. She has also appeared in Wheelock Family Theatre’s Flat Stanley the Musical, and with the Burlington Education Summer Theatre in The Little Mermaid Jr. An experienced vocalist, Clara has performed in the Schmidt Youth Vocal Competition, with Arlington High School’s Madrigal Singers, and with BCT’s Show Choir.

Playing the role of the comedic henchman ‘Ching Ho’ in THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, Marshall Joun has previously performed with BCT in Fame, Pippin, and The Velveteen Rabbit. Also a student at Arlington High School, Marshall has been seen in Twelfth Night, To Kill a Mockingbird and A Christmas Carol. Active with Arlington Children’s Theatre, Marshall has appeared in Shakespeare Abridged, Shrek The Musical, Scrooge, The Sound of Music, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Aladdin Jr. Marshall is also a member of BCT’s Show Choir.

With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by John Weidman, ASSASSINS tells the story of nine individuals who assassinated or tried to assassinate the President of the United States. From John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald, the musical takes audiences on a roller coaster ride in which assassins and would-be assassins from different historical periods meet, interact and inspire each other to harrowing acts in the name of the American Dream. ASSASSINS is directed by Burgess Clark, with Musical Direction by Austin Davy.

Based on the zany new musical that took Broadway by storm, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE is a high-spirited musical romp that will have audiences dancing the Charleston in the aisles! Based in New York City in 1922, young Millie Dillmount has just moved to the big city in search of a new life for herself. It’s a New York full of intrigue and jazz – in a time when women were entering the workforce and the rules of love and social behavior were changing forever. Directed by Rory Pelsue, with choreography by Nicole Soriano and Musical Direction by Justin Brown, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE has a book by Richard Henry Morris and Dick Scanlan, new music by Jeanine Tesori, and new lyrics by Dick Scanlan.

Performances of ASSASSINS are Friday, August 7 at 8 pm, Saturday, August 8 at 2 pm, Sunday, and August 9 at 8 pm. THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE will be performed Thursday, August 6 at 7:30 pm, Saturday, August 8 at 8 pm and Sunday, August 9 at 2 pm. All performances will be held at Shore Country Day, 545 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA. For tickets and information, visit www.bostonchildrenstheatre.org or call 617-424-6634, x225.

THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE and ASSASSINS are supported by BCT’s 2015 Presenting Sponsor WGBH and are 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 regions 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.