Village Theatre's New Queer Musical, "Miss Step" - Seattle Gay Scene NWTheatre uses sidebar ad boxes in a unique role: to help you find stuff on the site in a pretty, graphical way. This form needs Javascript to display, which your browser doesn't support. The production, which is co-written and directed by Chris Pink, tells the story of a group of high-heeled bandits running from the law and causing mayhem. Musicals include Interstate (New York Musical Festival, Winner "Outstanding Lyrics"), MISS STEP (5th Avenue Theatre commission), Cancelled (Keen Company), May Day (NewYorkRep), Surviving the Nian (The Theater Offensive, IRNE Award Winner for "Best New Play" 2007), and 99% Stone (The Theater Offensive). Plans are currently underway to support MISS STEP later this season through a digital residency. MISS STEPis performing at Village Theatres Hunt Family Theatre in Issaquah Feb. 1119, 2023. Terms & Conditions. Photo by Nikki Womac. 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Miss Step | By Kit Yan & Melissa Li KIT YAN This diverse and exhilarating show is a classic underdog story that portrays trans characters as both ordinary and extraordinary people, defying all odds to sing, dance, compete, and dazzle audiences. Miss Step - Musical - Village Theatre - Shows I've Seen In a world where most mainstream trans stories are about trauma, this show is a raucous comedy, just letting trans people have fun and win; to be able to have full complete joy that is both all about their transness and not about their transness at the same time.". New York Theatre Barn to Live Stream Excerpts From JEANNETTE and MISS STEP MISS STEP has been supported and developed through Village Theatre's Village Originals program. This fully-staged developmental production is directed and co-choreographed by Connor Gallagher (Choreographer for Broadway's Beetlejuice) with co-choreography by Jay Jackson "Laganja Estranja (RuPaul Drag Race Season 6), and music direction by Elisa Money. 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Musicals seem to, Compiled by Miryam Gordon from press releases As we go, *Seattle Theaterland Arts & Entertainment Casting News Coming Attractions Musical Theater New Works, As summer starts to fade away, so do most peoples, *Seattle Theaterland #Theater and Stage Arts & Entertainment Musical Theater New Works Reviews Stage, Hundreds of new plays and musicals are announced and produced, *Seattle Theaterland #Theater and Stage Arts & Entertainment Musical Theater New Works Seattle Area Theater and Stage Preview Stage, Compiled by Miryam Gordon from press releases. This sweet, fun, 80s throwback musical is a comedy for family members of all ages and genders. Totally tubular spandex aerobic-inspired choreography/costumes. Behind the Scenes: Creating The World of Sense and Sensibility, Behind the Scenes: Creating The Looks of Sense and Sensibility. Issaquahs Village Theatre just announced their latest Village Originals Beta Production and its one of great interest to the LGBTQ+ musical loving community.its MISS STEP, a new musical comedy by Kit Yan and Melissa Li and centers on a trans woman character. It has also been won by such folks asLisa Kron(Fun Home),Robert L. FreedmanandSteven Lutvak(A Gentlemans Guide to Love and Murder),Jason Robert Brown(Parade),Michael Korie(Grey Gardens), andJeff MarxandRobert Lopez(Avenue Q). February 11 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Sense and Sensibility Kit has also been a writer for Disney and is developing work for tv and film. If you park in the lot, make sure the spot is not reserved for a business. If photos are needed from earlier seasons or other projects, please contact [email protected]. Head Properties Artisan - Miss Step [Village Originals, 2022-2023] Head Properties Artisan - Mamma Mia! Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Associate Artistic Director Brandon Ivie said, MISS STEPis the perfect example of why this step in the process is so important. Photo by Nikki Womac. MISS STEP is for anyone with a dream, who loves the '80s, and who has ever found family in the most unexpected places. MISS STEP is a heartfelt 80s dance musical comedy featuring a transgender/non-binary (TGNB) cast, live aerobics, stunts, competition, and exercise. [email protected]. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Photo by Nikki Womac. Village Theatre-Linked Musical MISS STEP Wins National Award Beta Production MISS STEP - Village Theatre - YouTube Id love to compare and contrast this developmental production with the final world premiere production. You searched for m - Village Theatre Preview Performance - June 1, 2023 June 2-18, 2023 Thursday-Saturday @ 7:30 p.m. Sunday @ 2:00 p.m. . MISS STEPis foranyone with a dream, who loves the 80s, and who has ever found family in the most unexpectedplaces. Other selected lighting design credits include Miss Step(Village Theatre-Issaquah), An Endless Shift(ArtsWest Playhouse), Becoming Othello(Center Theatre), Elf: The Musical(Magnuson Community . Village Originals Photos Download photos from Village Theatre's Beta Productions. SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown Issaquah - January 14 - February 13, 2022 Everett - February 18 - March 13, 2022 Get swept away with this moving collection of powerful songs that explore life, love, and the choices that we make. (and other Performing Arts). Even the most challenging events can inspire something powerful within each one of us. Synopsis from the Theatre: Pam Carter is an unremarkable trans woman, working as a toll collector on the New Jersey turnpike. Please credit all photos as listed in the caption. NWTheatre provides top-notch theatre and dance coverage, plus the regions greatest calendar. Was This the First Time I Saw a Production of this Show: Yes. Like Loneliness. It features scenic design byJason Sherwood(Emmy winner:RENT Live,Oscars 2020), costume design byChelsea Cook(Cinderella), lighting design byChih-Hung Shao, sound design byErin Bednarz, projection design byAhren Buhmann,NY Casting byJudy Bowman, CSA,and gender consultation byJosphine Kearns. When a family tragedy uncovers her late fathers secret passion for competitive aerobics, Pam decides to step into her fathers sneakers and vault herself on a remarkable journey. Village Theatre | Description - MISS STEP - Beta Series Village Theatre Presents MISS STEP This Month - Broadway World The Village Originals Beta Production of the new, get-up-and-move musicalMISS STEPis coming to Issaquah and runs February 1119! Ensemble - Miss Step [Village Originals, 2022-2023] Victor - Cabaret [Mainstage, 2014-2015] Understudies. This diverse and exhilarating show is a classic underdog story that portrays TGNB characters as both ordinary and extraordinary people, defying all odds to sing, dance, compete, and dazzle audiences. Event Theatre Venue Cannot find any series of MISS STEP - Beta Series matching the criteria Please revise your search. Consider pausing your ad blocker for this site. Get our monthly magazine delivered to your home! al TEATRO PRIMO PIANO, BE BRAVE. Freedoms Just Another Word. Carnation Farmsare just added more tickets for the upcoming Summer Sunday concerts due to high demand. Since this wasnt a press ticket and there were only two more shows left on this short run, I didnt prioritize the review. ", @media(min-width:0px){#div-gpt-ad-broadwayworld_com-under_second_paragraph-0-asloaded{max-width:250px!important;max-height:250px!important}}if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'broadwayworld_com-under_second_paragraph','ezslot_2',907,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-broadwayworld_com-under_second_paragraph-0');In addressing themes of MISS STEP, co-writer Melissa Li added, "Trans people aren't really afforded the ability to be unremarkableWe're setting out to tell a story about someone who is sort of a 'plain Jane,' who then discovers, through something other than her transness, that she is kind of a remarkable personIt's really joyful, that trans and gender diverse folks all get to dance, move, thrive, and survive. Musicals include Interstate (New York Musical Festival, Winner "Outstanding Lyrics"), MISS STEP (5th Avenue Theatre commission), Again (Theater Mu), and Cancelled (Keen Company). In the tradition of wacky sports comedies like Bad News Bears and The Mighty Ducks, except with competitive aerobics. 2018 Village Theater At the Table residency; 2018 Mitten Lab residency; 2018 First Draft Story Summit; 2019: 5th Avenue Theater First Draft Commission, MacDowell Fellowship, Vivace Award, forthcoming workshop with Playwrights Horizons supported by NAMT and ASCAP. Reviewed Performance: 2/16/23 Evening Sorry for the late review. When a family tragedy uncovers her late father's secret passion for competitive This diverse and exhilarating show is a classic underdog story that portrays trans characters as both ordinary and extraordinary people, defying all odds to sing, dance, compete, and dazzle audiences. triumphantly comes to Village Theatre this summer. In addition to working in theater and film, Melissa has released music solo and collaboratively, including 2 Seconds Away, Drive Away Home (as Good Asian Drivers), and The Beginning (as Melissa Li & The Barely Theirs). The production features music by critically acclaimed duo, Pink and Pezzner. Photo by Nikki Womac. Jane Fonda would be so proud. Melissa and I set out to write a big, joyous musical dance comedy that could work on and off-Broadway, and bring immense joy, entertainment and heart to our audiences, said co-writer Kit Yan. Mission Village Theatre's Mission is to be a regionally recognized and nationally influential center of excellence in family theatre: - To promote a season of top quality productions; - To commission and produce new musicals that achieve national exposure; - To train young people in theatre skills for career opportunities and enriched lives; Feel good love letter to the 80s that emphasized the T in LGBT! Producing entertaining, quality productions since. About 1 MISS STEP: a new musical. Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): Miss Step throwback musical at Village Theatre by Kit Yan and Melissa Li. 7 Stunning Wildflower Hikes for Seattle-Area Families, Free Outdoor Summer Movies Around Seattle, 25 Free Summer Activities for Seattle-Area Families. Snoopy Understudy - . Would I See It Again 3 Years from Now: Absolutely! If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. MISS STEP is a heartfelt '80s dance musical comedy featuring a transgender/non-binary (TGNB) cast, live aerobics, stunts, competition, and exercise. In his spare time, he gets slightly obsessive about his love for old movies, challenging theater, "otters", vodka, chocolate, "I,Claudius", Lizzie Borden, real books made out of paper, disaster films, show tunes, Weimar era Germany, flea markets, pop surrealistic art, the sex lives of Hollywood actors both living and dead, kitties, chicken fried steak, haute couture and David Bowie. 120 Front Street North Irene Rising, Vincent Milay, Cassi Q Kohl, MJ Rawls, Leah Sainz-Jones, and Tom Avery in MISS STEP. I didnt even notice there were so few musicians during the show. More info below. United States, ParentMap (Gracie Enterprises Limited Liability Company) 2023. This sweet, fun, 80's throwback musical is a comedy for family members of all ages and genders. Her life changes when she receives a call that her estranged father has passed away. To view Mariners games alongside big musicals, The Strangers sibling EverOut is the list for you, The Ticket Events Guide (Seattle Times). When a family tragedy uncovers her late fathers secret passion for competitive aerobics, Pam decides to step into her fathers sneakers and vault herself on a remarkable journey. Kathryn Van Meter and the cast of MISS STEP. MISS STEP is a story about Pam, an "unremarkable" woman in her 40s whose humdrum life takes a surprise turn when she discovers that her late estranged father had a secret passion for competitive aerobics. I think the show is going to make some huge strides because of this process.". It bugs us too.) "I think that Beta is really going to give us a true test to see if we have done that. MISS STEP is a heartfelt 80s dance musical comedy featuring atransgender/non-binary (TGNB) cast, live aerobics, stunts, competition, and exercise. Her works have received support from 5th Avenue Theatre, The Village Theater, Musical Theater Factory, Playwrights Horizons, Keen Company, Weston Playhouse, NewYorkRep, Company One Theatre, National Performance Network, and New England Foundation for the Arts, among others. Event Details When No upcoming dates scheduled Price $25-$30 Recommended Ages Ages 6 and older Venue Village Theatre First Stage (Hunt Family Theatre) 120 Front Street North Issaquah, WA 98027 Get Directions Event Website Event Type: Shows, Music, Dance Tori Gresham, Joel Domenico, Bridgid Abrams, Nehemiah Hooks, and Mackenzie Malhotra in MISS STEP. Check out this, Theater companies seem pretty happy, this month, as many launch. Audiences are invited to provide feedback through select post-show talkbacks with the authors or through online surveys, becoming part of a new musical in development. Read Reviews | Rate Theater 3711 E Longwing Lane, The Village at Meridian, Meridian, ID 83646 208-995-2942 | View Map. Availability: Good Limited Call for Availability Not on-sale Audiences are invited to provide feedback through select post-show talkbacks with the authors or through online surveys, becoming part of a new musical in development. Selected works include Interstate (New York Musical Festival, Winner Outstanding Lyrics), MISS STEP (5th Avenue Theatre commission), Cancelled (Keen Company), Again (Theater Mu), May Day (NewYorkRep), and Surviving the Nian (The Theater Offensive, IRNE Award Winner for "Best New Play" 2007). MISS STEP is for anyone with a dream, who loves the 80s, and who has ever found family in the most unexpected places. . Their films have been shown at OUTfest, CAAMfest, The LA Asian Pacific Film Festival, and The Asian American International Film Festival among many others. Tickets are available now through the Village Theatre Box Office at (425) 392-2202 or. Time to Get Away: Daytrip Theatre in July. Village Theatre: The Magic Returns This diverseand exhilarating show is a classic underdog story that portrays TGNB characters as both ordinaryandextraordinary people, defying all odds to sing, dance, compete, and dazzle audiences. Village Theatre | LinkedIn ", Associate Artistic Director Brandon Ivie said, "This is a refreshing show about trans joy. Stay tuned for announcements in the coming months! Miss Step - Beta Series @ Village Theatre First Stage (Issaquah) 31st Annual Festival of New Musicals | NAMT Were so glad youre here. Set in the rollicking 80s, this heartfelt story follows Pam Carter, an unremarkable trans woman working as a toll collector on the New Jersey turnpike. Careers; Artistic & Production Employment Opportunities; . Kits forthcoming commissions include work with Playwrights Horizons Soundstage, OSF, Keen Company, and San Diego Repertory Theater. The cast of MISS STEP. This musical is being developed by Village Theatre, with additional support from Playwrights Horizons, The 5th Avenue Theatre, Musical Theater Factory, and the Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation. Directions, Runs from Mainstage Shows; The Beta Series; KIDSTAGE Classes; Everett . I think the show is going to make some huge strides because of this process., *Seattle Theaterland #Theater and Stage Arts & Entertainment Seattle Area Theater and Stage Preview Stage, Compiled by Miryam Gordon from press releases. Partners. Seattle! Francis J. Gaudette Theatre. But, not necessarily in that order. She is a recipient of the ASCAP Harold Adamson Lyric Award, Kleban Prize, Jonathan Larson Award, a Dramatists Guild Foundation Fellow, a Lincoln Center Theater Writer-in-Residence, a 2019 Musical Theatre Factory MAKER, a MacDowell Fellow, a Company One Pao Arts Fellow, and a former Queer|Art|Mentorship Fellow. Pam Carter is an unremarkable trans woman, working as a toll collector on the New Jersey turnpike. Directed and Co-Choreographed by Connor Gallagher Chloe Kirkwood Production Team. MISS STEP is a heartfelt '80s dance musical comedy featuring a transgender/non-binary cast, live aerobics, stunts, competition, and exercise. SEATTLE GAY SCENEis Seattles Leading LGBTcommunity website, and most visited calendar in the region. Chloe Kirkwood - Village Theatre Database Co-Choreographed by Jay Jackson Laganja Estranja Print Friendly Version The Murder of Roger Ackroyd @ Book-It Repertory Theatre (Seattle Center) Miss Step - Beta Series @ Village Theatre First Stage (Issaquah) Be among th. As such, we are unable to offer any refunds on the basis of personal taste or preferences. Venue. Set in the rollicking 80s, this heartfelt story follows Pam Carter, an unremarkable trans woman working as a toll collector on the New Jersey turnpike. 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I think that Beta is really going to give us a true test to see if we have done that., In addressing themes ofMISS STEP, co-writer Melissa Li added, Trans people arent really afforded the ability to be unremarkableWere setting out to tell a story about someone who is sort of a plain Jane, who then discovers, through something other than her transness, that she is kind of a remarkable personIts really joyful, that trans and gender diverse folks all get to dance, move, thrive, and survive., Associate Artistic Director Brandon Ivie said, This is a refreshing show about trans joy. Manage Settings For high resolution photos, please contact us at [email protected]. At a Beta Production, you're guaranteed to see something new every time. Photo by Nikki Womac. Her works been supported by Playwrights Horizons, Village Theater, Musical Theater Factory, MCC, Weston Playhouse, and Company One Theatre, among others.
