Seattle Children's Theatre is about to host its 101st world première. Local playwright Cheryl L. West has adapted the popular Addy Walker books, by Connie Porter for the stage. "ADDY: AN AMERICAN GIRL STORY" opens Friday, April 13. The play takes audiences on a journey with its young heroine from the darkness of slavery, through the uncertainty of escape, and into the bright lights of freedom in Philadelphia. Cast is headed by Demene Hall as Mamma and Myxolydia Tyler as Addy (pictured), with Tanesha Ross, Felicia Vonshell Loud and (in multiple roles) Peter Crook, Bradford Farwell, Lance Spencer McQueen, Marianne Owen, Rachel Pate and Damion Rochester. Linda Hartzell directs. Recommended for age 8 and older.
201 Thomas St., Seattle Center. Tickets: $20-$32,
441-3322 or www.sct.org [[In-content Ad]]
