THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 25, 2025 Page 11 The Young Company’s Summer Festival 2025 G reater Boston Stage Company is proud to present its Young Company Summer Festival 2025, celebrating another season of imagination, growth and unforgettable performances! This year’s lineup features three fantastic productions: “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang JR.,” “Bye Bye Birdie “(with two full productions: Red Cast and Blue Cast) and “Legally Blonde.” Performances will run August 7–10 at Greater Boston Stage Company in Stoneham, Mass. “We are so excited for this summer’s festival!” says Greater Boston Stage Company’s Director of Education, Morgan Flynn. “Our students are taking on these classics with boundless energy and dedication. These shows are filled with joy, humor, heart, and plenty of surprises—and we can’t wait for audiences to see what they’ve created.” “We are so proud of these young performers,” says Education Associate Autumn Blazon-Brown. “The artistry and joy they bring to each rehearsal and performance is infectious. This summer is truly a celebration of their voices, their courage, and their incredible work.” Following is a summary of the lineup: “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang JR.”: performed by students in grades four through six, directed by Mariah Ruben, choreographed by Jenna Lossio, music directed by Abigail Nordan, stage managed by Madelyn Traynor. Interns include Landri Elkins. Take flight in this magical musical adventure! “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang JR.” follows the eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts, his children Jeremy and Jemima, and the enchanting Truly Scrumptious as they outwit villains and take to the skies in a fantastical flying car. Packed with whimsical characters, toe-tapping tunes and a whole lot of heart, this charming production is perfect for the whole family. “Bye Bye Birdie”: performed by students in grades seven through nine. Two casts. Double the fun! Directed by Autumn Blazon-Brown/Alyssa Burke; choreographed by Mia Gage/Erin Faria; music directed by Naré Kim/Carrie Tully, stage managed by Gio Coppola/Christina Monaco. Interns include Sabrina Rogers and Zim DeHart. “Bye Bye Birdie” takes audiences back to 1950s America, where teen idol Conrad Birdie sets hearts aflutter — and chaos erupts in Sweet Apple, Ohio. With show-stopping numbers like “Put on a Happy Face” and “A Lot of Livin’ to Do,” this hilarious satire of celebrity culture is a crowd-pleasing favorite, brought to life by talented students. “Legally Blonde: The Musical”: performed by students in grades 10-12 and ’25 grads; directed by Sarah Morin; choreographed by Sara Coombs; music directed by David Girardin; stage managed by Kit Verweij. Elle Woods is headed to Harvard Law — pink heels and all! “Legally Blonde” follows this underestimated heroine as she takes on stereotypes, the courtroom and her own self-doubt with style and smarts. Featuring an empowering story, catchy songs and lots of laughs, this high-energy musical is a celebration of staying true to yourself and owning your power. For tickets All tickets are $25-$35. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Box Office at 781-279-2200 or visit www. greaterbostonstage.org. Group sales are also available. Please contact Box Office Manager and Group Sales Coordinator Paul Luther at paul@greaterbostonstage.org or 781-279-2200 for more information. About The Young Company The Young Company at Greater Boston Stage Company helps the next generation become better artists, better audience members and better people through dramatic education. Through artistic training and performance opportunities, The Young Company develops life skills, such as confidence, self-discipline and collaboration, to inspire and prepare young actors for future creative engagement and success. Process-oriented programming pushes students to the next level by working with exceptional Boston teaching artists and theatre professionals. Students are also provided with opportunities to work on Mainstage productions side-byside with professionals. The Young Company lives by the idea that GOOD THEATRE MAKES GOOD PEOPLE.
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