LEXINGTON TEENS TO APPEAR IN BOSTON CHILDREN'S THEATRE'S PRODUCTIONS OF 'ASSASSINS' AND 'THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE'

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. THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE featuring 15-year old Michelle Beaudette and 15-year old Genevieve Wharton of Lexington, and ASSASSINS, which features 17-year old Chloe Thorburn of Lexington, will be performed in rotation August 6 – 9 at Shore Country Day School in Beverly, MA.

Cast in the ensemble of THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, Michelle was most recently seen in Lexington Waldorf School’s production of The Sound of Music. She has also appeared in the school productions of Cyrano de Bergerac, Roma Amor, Themistocles, Thor Magnificent, Joseph’s Brothers and The Name of the Tree. Michelle is currently a student at Lexington High School.

Playing the role of aspiring actress ‘Rita’ in THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, Genevieve has appeared in BCT’s productions of Fame Jr and Pippin Jr. At Jonas Clarke Middle School, Genevieve was seen in Willy Wonka Jr, The Seussification of a Midsummer Night’s Dream, Little Mermaid Jr, and 30 Reasons Not To Be In A Play. Genevieve is also a student at Lexington High School.

A member of the ensemble in ASSASSINS, Chloe was most recently seen in BCT’s production of The Velveteen Rabbit. She has also performed with Clubhouse Theatre Company in Children of the Streets, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee with Alexander Children’s Theater School. Active with Weston Drama Workshop, she has appeared in Arsenic and Old Lace, Les Miserables, and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. She has also appeared on stage at Lexington High School in Much Ado About Nothing and Miss Saigon.

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.

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.

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. Performances of ASSASSINS are Friday, August 7 at 8 pm, Saturday, August 8 at 2 pm, Sunday, and August 9 at 8 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.