The Flying Trunk
A New Rock Musical Based on the Tale by Hans Christian Andersen
Premieres May 20-Jun 15, 2014 at Spotlight Youth Theatre
10620 N 43rd Ave · Glendale, AZ 85304 ·(602) 843-8318

Auditions Tue.-Wed., Apr 15-16, 2014
See SYT website for details

The Debut Production

(Posted 4/14/2014)

In summer of 2013, Spotlight Youth Theatre of Glendale, Arizona announced it would include The Flying Trunk in the final slot of its 2013-2014 season. The very first production of this show will run for 12 performances May 30 through June 15, 2014: 7pm on Fridays and Saturdays, with 2pm matinees on Saturdays and Sundays. Additional performances for schools and camps are yet to be determined.

Although it runs a small venue, Spotlight has earned a reputation over the years as one of the top theaters in the Valley. It dominates the award seasons, and is known as a "feeder" of young artists moving on to collegiate and professional arts projects and careers. SYT pushes the usual boundaries of youth theater with often edgy and difficult material, but they rarely produce original works. So, it is extremely fortunate for The Flying Trunk to be launched by this particular organization!

As of this writing, auditions are in the planning process. See the Spotlight Youth Theatre web site for the specific instructions for actors ages 8-19 (with most roles for ages 14-19) auditioning this Tuesday-Wednesday, April 15-16.

We look forward to sharing more details of how this production comes together in the coming weeks.

Direction,
Book & Lyrics:

Bobby Sample

Music:
Josh Hontz
Bobby Sample
Connor Sample
Katie Sample

With Violin
Arrangements by:

Jazzly Ramirez

Based on
the Story by
:
Hans Christian
Andersen

Keyboard &
Engineering/Mixing:

Josh Hontz

Guitars/Bass/Banjo:
Katie Sample

Drums:
Connor Sample

Violin:
Jazzly Ramirez

Oboe:
Leslie Sato

Clarinet:
Carly Bates

Originally Produced by Spotlight Youth Theatre of Arizona
SYT Artistic Director
Kenny Grossman
Musical Director
Mark 4Man
Choreography
Lynzee 4Man