Steel Beam to present 'Tied to the Tracks'
Steel Beam Children's Theatre presents "Tied to the Tracks," a melodrama musical. It is a medicine show complete with tap dancers, a romance triangle, and even a good old-fashioned fistfight between the good guy, in this case Sheriff Billy Bold played by Asa Andrews of St. Charles and the villain, black hearted Silias Scavenger who is played by Jack Nelson of West Chicago.
Most of the action occurs at the Melody Hotel, owned by the fairest "Cornflower" in town, Dakota Melody. Sharing the role that seems to be a perfect fit, are Nadia Handler of St. Charles and Kate Fallon of Geneva. "Look Up and Smile" is a song that will surely move any theatergoer who might be feeling down in the dumps.
Wild Prairie Rose, an uncommon female outlaw who comes to town and stirs up trouble, is performed by Allison Griffiths of St. Charles. Running Water, played by Brendan Walsh of West Chicago, struggles with his conscience as he is forced to play an Indian for the medicine show.
What's a show depicting life from the 1800s in the setting of Buffalo Bend in the Dakota Territory without a host of hardworking farm hands? These farm hands are special as they can really sing and dance as the first act will prove when they welcome visitors to Dakota. The cast includes: Maddie Kozar, Madeline Farace, Jimmy Farace, Sofie Peltier, Emily Taylor, Morgan Fanning, Crystal Kotvan, Emi Kaliski, Zach Podl, Alec Podl, Lauren Freas, Madeline Hirata, Abigail Andrews, Blake Griffin, and Mary Kate Stanfa, all of St. Charles; Jerry Monteleone and Sara Monteleone, both of West Chicago; Mary Alice Roach of Wayne; Ellie Feldsien of South Elgin; and Mara Handler, Jayne King, Marissa Clifford and Beth Kahan, all of Geneva.
"Tied to the Tracks" is based on the book written by Tim Kelly. Directed by Donna Steele and music director Amy Steele, this show offers good family friendly entertainment that adults and children of all ages will enjoy.
Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays; and 1 p.m. Sundays, through July 25 at Steel Beam Theatre, 111 W. Main St. in downtown St. Charles. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for children, age 16 and younger. Purchase online at SteelBeamTheatre.com or call (630) 587-8521.