Go Behind the Scenes of a Magical New Musical Inspired By Fremont’s Troll

Seattle Rep is working on a production of ‘Lydia And The Troll’, a magical, musical telling of a Troll origin story. Photo by K. Lindsay Laney

The most curmudgeonly character in The Center of the Universe has inspired a local playwright to create ‘Lydia And The Troll’, a magical new musical being produced by Seattle Repertory Theatre.

On June 3^rd, at 7:30p, everyone is invited to go behind the scenes for a ‘Plays In Process’ event. With book, music and lyrics by Justin Huertas, ‘Lydia And The Troll’ centers on an origin story for the Fremont Troll. Through live performance, and the puppetry of Guy Garrison, this mystical musical will come to the stage with the steady hand of director Ameenah Kaplan. On June 3^rd, this fourth ‘Plays In Process’ will take audiences behind the curtain of this creative and mythical production.

Local playwright Justin Huertas will talk about ‘Lydia And The Troll’ in the Seattle Rep ‘Plays In Process’ series, on June 3rd. Photo by Bronwen Houck

This ‘Plays In Process’ will take audience into the development of the shadow puppetry used in ‘Lydia And The Troll’, behind-the-scenes song writing insight, and commentary by the director. This presentation will feature a performance by Kirsten deLohr Helland and musician, arranger, and music director Steven Tran.

Single-tickets to the ‘Plays In Process’ for ‘Lydia And The Troll’ are available now through SeattleRep.org. The suggested price is $20. Tickets are also available for ‘A Ritchie Valens Musical’ on June 26^th. Reservations are required for both presentations, and pay-what-you-choose options are available. Find out more on SeattleRep.org (click here.)