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Sunday, February 17, 2013

Braintree Teen in Boston Children's Theatre's 'Rock Lobster' Opening Soon

Anti-Bullying, Growing Up Gay and Civil Rights Themes at Heart of Ground-Breaking Production

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  • Sunday, February 17

Boston Children's Theatre (BCT) is proud to announce the return of the critically acclaimed play REFLECTIONS OF A ROCK LOBSTER. Based on the autobiography by Aaron Fricke, and adapted by BCT Executive Artistic Director Burgess Clark for the stage, REFLECTIONS OF A ROCK LOBSTER is the true story of a gay teenager and his fight to defend his life and preserve his civil rights in the wake of bullying, prejudice and intolerance.   Among the student actors involved is Rachel Padell, a Braintree resident and student at Archbishop Williams High School. Read an interview with Rachel here: http://braintree.patch.com/articles/passion-for-acting-runs-through-braintree-student In March 2012, BCT became the first children's theater in the country to …

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Archbishop Williams High School and Passion for Acting Runs Through Braintree Student

Sunday, July 22, 2012

Young Woman From Braintree Features in 'Legally Blonde' By Boston Children's Theatre

LEGALLY BLONDE is based on the wildly popular film starring Reese Witherspoon as ‘Elle Woods.’

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  • Sunday, July 22, 2012

What do you get when you combine the extraordinary talents of  16-year old year old Rachel Padell of Braintree, with one tiny Chihuahua, and a Boxer named Rufus? The musical comedy hit of the summer season- LEGALLY BLONDE at Boston Children’s Theatre (BCT)!  LEGALLY BLONDE will be performed by students ages 14 – 19 on August 2, 4 and 5 at The Governor’s Academy in Byfield, MA.  Playing the role of ‘Vivienne Kensington,’ Rachel was last seen in BCT’s World Premiere production of “Reflections of a Rock Lobster.” Rachel has also appeared on the BCT stage in the new musical “Calvin’s Monster,” “Little Women,” and “To Kill a Mockingbird.”  Rachel will be a senior this Fall at Archbishop Williams High School.  “The energy in this production is …

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