Six Dorchester teens will perform in The Freelance Players production of “Lord Scarecrow,” an original musical based on Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “Feathertop.” The production will feature a total of 18 young actors telling the story of a magical scarecrow, a bewitching blacksmith and a devilish assistant in colonial New England that is certain to entertain audiences of all ages.
“Lord Scarecrow” performances will be held on Fri., Dec. 9 and Sat. Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Sun., Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. at the Park School in Brookline. Tickets are being sold only at the door and are $10.
The Freelance Players, Inc. is a non-profit theater organization that has brought audiences original musical productions from Boston-based youth for over 40 years.
“This is a show that came to us many years ago. The directors saw a production of it at Brandeis University and were moved by it’s beautiful story. It’s a fitting show for our teenage group to perform,” said Narcissa Campion, 25-year Managing/Musical Director for Urban Improv/Freelance Players, Inc. “In terms of the story, it’s a passionate story about being true to yourself and the value of that. It’s a timeless message and I would say that message hasn’t been more important than it is today.”
Freelance Players, Inc. makes up a total of six acting companies, which consist of The Freelance Troupes and The Freelance Players, for Boston-based youth ages 8-17 with a mission geared towards creative, challenging and meaningful performance-oriented programming.
“I just feel lucky to get up every day and do my job. In this day and age, one thing that’s a real value in our organization is empathy and I think there’s no greater way to understand empathy than to take on a role and feel what it’s like to be another person and walk in their shoes. Being in a theatrical production offers you that opportunity,” said Campion.
For further information, call 617-524-7045 or visit freelanceplayers.org.
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