Strong Filipino talent in Rainbow Stage’s Frozen

	Kari Castillo

After a gross total of $1.28 billion at the global box office back in 2013, Disney’s beloved film, Frozen comes alive at Rainbow Stage this summer.

Frozen the Broadway Musical opened on August 7 and has been delighting audiences, young and old since. Featuring musical favourites like Let It Go, Do You Want to Build a Snowman, and Love is an Open Door.

The story follows sisters Elsa and Anna, who were born princesses of the Kingdom of Arendelle. Fearless optimist Anna teams up with Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven in an epic journey to find elder sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped their kingdom in eternal winter.

For the roles of Young Anna and Young Elsa, the producers were set on finding actors who fit the age description, even if they were amateurs.

After a casting call back in January, Layla North, 10, got the role of Young Elsa, while Kari Castillo, 10, and Emeline Arnold, 9, share the role of Young Anna.

In a media interview, Castillo said, “Anna’s just so bubbly and I really love her. I also love Anna’s bravery. She could climb that whole mountain just to talk to her sister.”

North was said to have “stole the role of Young Elsa,” according to Carson Nattrass, Rainbow Stage Artistic Director.

Meanwhile, Tiera Lee Watts plays Elsa and Julia Davis plays Anna.

Other powerful representation of Pinoy-Canadian talent in Frozen are Joseph Sevillo, Dutchess Cayetano and Victoria Exconde who play many characters in the musical.

Rainbow Stage Frozen, the Musical is running until August 24th

For tickets and more information, visit rainbowstage.ca