Samantha Flahive and Lucy Perrotta in Boston Children's Theatre's HAIR August 9 - 11

‘Let the sunshine in’ on 16-year old Samantha Flahive and 15-year old Lucy Perrotta who are appearing in Boston Children’s Theatre’s (BCT) production of the Tony® Award winning musical HAIR.  HAIR will be performed at August 9, 10 and 11 at The Governor’s Academy in Byfield, MA.

Lucy Perrotta has been cast in the role of ‘Ronny’ in HAIR.  She was previously seen at BCT in Legally Blonde and The Wedding Singer.  A student at Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School, Lucy has also appeared in many school productions.

Playing the role of ‘Leata,’ Samantha Flahive has an extensive theatrical resume.  She has appeared in Annie Get Your Gun at Riverside Theatre, The King and I at Turtle Lane Playhouse, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown at Community House Theater, and A New Brain with Longwood Players.  With the Lexington Players, she has been seen in It’s A Wonderful Life, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, and Beauty and the Beast.  She has also performed with the Neverland Theatre in Chicago, Grease, Cats, The Wizard of Oz and Peter Pan.  A student at the Walnut Hill School for the Arts, she recently appeared in their production of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. 

Featuring such chart topping songs as “Aquarius,”  “Let the Sunshine In,” and “Good Morning, Starshine,” HAIR is the ultimate rock musical.  With book and lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni and music by Galt MacDermot, HAIR is a celebration of youth and their search for peace, truth and love in the tumultuous Vietnam era.   HAIR is directed by Burgess Clark with choreography by Aly Struyk and music direction by Austin Davy.

HAIR will be performed by a cast of 30 performers between the ages of 14 and 19 at The Governor’s Academy, 1 Elm Street, Byfield, MA.  Performances are Friday, August 9 at 8:00 pm, Saturday, August 10 at 8:00 pm and Sunday, August 11 at 2:00 pm.  Tickets are $20 and $15 for adults and $15 and $10 for students.  For tickets and information, visit www.bostonchildrenstheatre.org or call 617-424-6634, x222.

About Boston Children’s Theatre

For over 60 years, Boston Children’s Theatre has served as one of the region’s premier not-for-profit theaters.  Named Best of Boston of Boston® by Boston Magazine for Best Children’s Theatre, BCT’s mission is to provide access to exceptional theatrical experiences dedicated to fostering the artistic and personal development of diverse youth, with a focus on professional training and the development of new works.  Programs at Boston Children’s Theatre provide a unique chance for self-discovery and individual expression in a supportive and productive environment.  At BCT, talented and motivated students gather from across traditional boundaries and nationalities to learn about themselves, each other and the world, as they create some of the finest theatrical productions in New England.