PRESS RELEASE-Sophie presented by Tacoma Little Theatre
Press Release
210 North I Street, Tacoma, WA 98403 253-272-2281
www.tacomalittletheatre.com
For more information please contact:
Chris Serface, Managing Artistic Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE End
Date: May 20, 2019
TACOMA LITTLE THEATRE PRESENTS
SOPHIE, A PLAY BY BRYAN WILLIS
Tacoma, WA- Tacoma Little Theatre presents a special added program to its
season, Sophie, a play by Bryan Willis and directed by Nyree Martinez.
From her earliest childhood, Sophie used to write about things and events
and people that interested her, and as she became older she often wrote as
well about her own thoughts and feelings. This one-act show takes place at
an outdoor railway station, where a young Sophie (age 13) talks with her
older self (age 19).
At age 19, the talented Sophie was due to direct and produce a play at the
Edinburgh Fringe (Scotland) but died before this ambition could be
realized. In the ensuing weeks her family decided to found a charity in
Sophie’s name to give financial support to needy students of acting and of
singing – ‘Sophie’s Silver Lining Fund’. The charity published a book of
Sophie’s own writings entitled ‘Sophie’s Log – thoughts and feelings in
poetry and prose’. A few years later the trustees commissioned a playwright
to write a short play based on Sophie’s Log.
Tacoma Little Theatre’s production of Sophie features a strong cast of
talented young actresses sharing roles. Young Sophie is played by
Alexandria Bray and Olivia Burns, with Older Sophie being played by Kate
Anders and Ayla Carda.
*Sophie *will run Friday, May 17, through Sunday, May 19, 2019. Friday and
Saturday evening showings are at 7:30pm with Saturday and Sunday matinees
at 2:00pm. *Sophie *is recommended for all ages,
Tickets are $10.00 General Admission. Tickets may be purchased online at
www.tacomalittletheatre.com, or by calling our Box Office at (253)
272-2281.
Sophie will be available for bookings throughout the 2019-2020 school
year. For more information contact Nena Curley, Education Director, at
education@tacomalittletheatre.com.
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