"OBD Kids was a wonderful experience. OBD Kids for me was what I looked
forward to all week. It was when I was with the people I enjoy,
doing what I love to do.
I wouldn't want to spend my weekends any other way..."
Lillian Waters
OBD Kids cast member - 2008-2009
THE OFF BROADWAY KIDS MUSICAL THEATRE TROUPE
Off Broadway is pleased to announce our cast for the 2011-2012 Off Broadway Kids Musical Theatre Troupe:
(cast in alphabetical order by character)
Cheonggasam - Emma Stratman
Chi Fu - Adrianne Crawford
Chin - Laura Sidwell
Emperor - Lindsay Richman
Fa Li - Laura Sidwell
Fa Zhou - Fayhaa Doja
Grandmother Fa - Laura Sidwell
Hong - Aline O'Neill
Lin - Sydney Lee
Ling - Maggie O’Neill
Lio - Fayha Doja
Loazi - Carter Best
Mag Yar - Payten Williams
Matchmaker - Lillian Shoji
Mulan - Anu Romesh
Mushu - Owen Smith
Quin Po - Courtney Bass
Shan Yu - David English
Shang - Olivia Smith
Subar Tu - Maggie Hill
Yao - Emma Nitzken
Young Xio - Emma Stratman
Yun - Emma Dowdy
Zhang - Bronwyn Milne
Presented by our multi-award-winning Off Broadway Kids Musical Theatre Troupe, this is one performance on Mulan that you won't want to miss! Come support the Troupe as they prepare for their end-of-February trip to the National Performing Arts Center.
SHOW DATES:
February 3, 4, 5
February 10, 11, 12
ABOUT THE OBD KIDS
Now in our 10th year!
Directed by Christian Mayer, the "OBD Kids" is our award-winning musical theatre competition troupe designed for serious "triple threat" performers who live and breathe the theatre.
Each year a small cast of performers, ranging in age from 8 - 18, are chosen to be members of the Troupe.
After a lengthy audition process, the OBD Kids rehearse their show an average of 6 hours a week over a 9 month period, in addition to polishing their acting, dance and vocal skills via weekly lessons. Most troupe members put in an average of 10 - 12 hours in training each week, but their hard work pays off in terms of a wonderful camaraderie among cast members, an exciting 3 day full production at a regional theatre, and the thrill of competing with other theatre and drama teams across the United States.
Following two weekends of shows in our black box theatre, The OBD Kids then take their show on the road to compete at the "National Performing Arts Festival" in Orlando and have a 4-day stay in Walt Disney World - including 3 days in the Disney parks!
OBD Kids takes the performers through the process of becoming an actor including stage movement, staging of songs, character development, makeup and costuming. Through performing they not only learn to deliver lines and move confidently about the stage but also develop a self assurance that comes with performing well. The emphasis is on having fun and performing in a professional environment.
PREVIOUS CASTS
Present and previous OBD KIDS cast members can be seen around town in various productions, performing arts high schools, and universities and include:
The OBD Kids Can Perform at Your Next Event
The Off Broadway Kids are available to perform at your corporate or civic function.
The performance requirements are a 600-800 square foot stage, and a sound system with cd player and microphones preferred.
If you would like booking information and rates, please contact Shannon Mayer at 770-664-2410.
"The OBD Kids Musical Theatre Troupe has been an exciting, enriching experience for my 9-year-old son. His confidence and on-stage skills have grown tremendously, as has his appreciation for musical theater.
Shannon and Chris Mayer are adept at extracting the very best out of each student and challenging them to new levels, while keeping the experience enjoyable and rewarding.
Their professional skills and passion for the arts makes
the Mayers and the OBD Kids a winning team!"
The OBD Kids Can Perform at Your Next Event