Seattle’s #TeenSummerMusical has been delivering smiles by way of soulful musical theater performances for over 25 years and this year the legacy returns with a brand new original production! “The Greatest Story Ever Wove”, written and directed by award-winning program Founder, Isiah Anderson, Jr. runs August 18-28 at the historic Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute in the Central District of Seattle, WA!
Story Summary - Overwhelmed by a legacy that seems to be fading, museum owner Ms Banks desperately tries to keep traditions alive while reluctantly embracing a formidable future. A future that doesn’t seem to care about the sentimental memories of days gone by. See what happens when your fairytale favorites come to life and hilariously go in search of themselves while helping Ms Banks (and her janitorial team of Kiki’s) rediscover what matters forever!
Under the direction of Isiah Anderson, Jr. (Seattle's Teen Summer Musical) & Michelle Lang-Raymond (The Art of Tough Talks), this production brings awareness, to the realities of urban evolution while celebrating culture that can’t be contained! This production features 21 mostly African-American youth from the greater Seattle area and is produced by Seattle's only Black-owned and operated theater - Acts On Stage! Acts On Stage is a new community theater (launched in July 2020) committed to centering the voices, talents, and initiatives of People of Color and Creatives of Faith. We believe creativity creates change and see #ArtsAsActivism! www.ActsOnStage.com
Written by, Isiah Anderson, Jr.
Artistic Director/Director - Isiah Anderson, Jr.
Executive Director - Michelle Lang-Raymond
Music Director - Cedric Paul Thomas II
Choreographer - Myke Hodges II
Original Songs Written by Michelle Lang-Raymond, Cedric Paul Thomas II
Program Coordinator - Amber Donaldson
Costume Designer - Carlisia "Mac" Minnis, Gariel Davis
Hair & MakeUp - Devotion Charles, Christen Blackwell
Media Producer/Admin Support - Gabrielle Johnson
Set Design - Isiah Anderson, Jr., Vashti Randolph
Graphic Design - Michelle Lang-Raymond, Gabrielle Johnson
Live Band - Brennen Thomas, Demetreus Allen, Cedric Paul Thomas II
Director's Assist - Trenton Walker
Choreographer's Asst - Akila Griffin
Music Asst - Sydney "Sunday" Coleman
Admin. Asst - Vashti Randolph
Technical Asst - Brennen Thomas
AOS Operations Director - Michael Walker
AOS Board President - Robert Baker