Seacoast Rep to Present ROLLI ROBIN and PAPA'S GOT TALENT This Summer

The Portsmouth Academy of Performing Arts is preparing to kick off summer with their first productions of summer. Rollie Robin and PAPA's Got Talent, both original productions for the Seacoast Rep's performing arts school, provide wholesome, family fun while letting students flex their muscles.

Chants of "Healthy eating, lots of play- make healthy choices every day", will be ringing from the stage Saturdays and Sundays from May 30th - June 7th at 11am. The original production by writer Bill Scott encourages kids from kindergarten thru 4th grade to eat better and be more physically active. Rollie is the story of a robin who eats the wrong food and is physically inactive to the point where he can't fly south for the winter. His friends show him how to become healthy so he can complete his trip, singing a few original musical numbers in the process.

Miles Burns, director of the children's theater, has created original music and creative scenes to excite young audiences. This is Burns' second attempt to promote healthy choices for young children. Miles created "The Up side of Being Down with anti-bulling and pro health attitudes for healthy living, which recently took stage in concert at Seacoast Rep.

"I really love being able to teach and entertain at the same time with stories like this," says Burns.

In the midst of Rollie Robin, PAPA students will present PAPA's Got Talent, a fundraiser to fund scholarships and need-based financial aid for PAPA camps and classes. Performers ages 8-18 will gather on Monday June 1st at 7pm and engage in a good-natured talent competition in front of a panel of judges a-la American Idol, competing for the title of PAPA's Most Talented.

Entrants do not need to be PAPA students, and the Rep encourages all young performers to come compete, learn, and have fun. Entry for competition is $15, and audience admission is $12. Competitors can email seraphina@seacoastrep.org for details and to register. Tickets for both Rollie Robin and PAPA's Got Talent can be found at seacoastrep.org, or purchased through the box office at 603-433-4472.

The Seacoast Repertory Theatre is a 501(c)3 non-profit theatre committed to providing a variety of programming for the community. The Rep presents professional programming through its Mainstage, alternative programming through its Red Light Series and also offers a variety of programs for youth and seniors.

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