Details
Join Gerda on a harrowing journey in SCT’s The Snow Queen, a wildly original adaptation of the beloved Hans Christian Andersen tale. When her best friend Kay is taken by the Snow Queen to a world of numbing ice and snow, Gerda embarks on an unforgettable adventure across singing flowers, leaping reindeer, and unbreakable riddles. Will Gerda’s love and grief save her best friend Kay before he is trapped forever in the Snow Queen’s palace? Join us in this courageous and whimsical tale of deep human connection and belonging.
Readied for its West Coast Premiere in collaboration with our local and regional partners The National Nordic Museum and Western Washington University, comes a fresh new take on the same classic tale that inspired Disney’s Frozen.
Content note: This production includes themes of grief and use of a knife. SCT’s The Snow Queen is a very visually dynamic production that may impact patrons who are sensitive to visual effects or moving lights. For more information and a detailed synopsis, please visit our Content Guidance page.
The Snow Queen was initially developed as part of New Victory LabWorks at the New Victory Theatre in New York City, where it was produced by Blessed Unrest under the direction of Jessica Burr.
The Snow Queen was further developed in The Test Kitchen, Seattle Children’s Theatre’s partnership with Western Washington University’s Theatre Department, under the direction of Johamy Morales.
Location
Charlotte Martin Theatre
(Newly Renovated)
Age Recommendation
For Ages 6+
Running Time
Approx. 80 minutes, no intermission
Performances
This production has past.
Media


Additional Resources
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Accessibility Resources
These resources will help everyone prepare for the experience of visiting Seattle Children’s Theatre.
Sensory Guide for SCT’s The Snow Queen
Story Book for the Charlotte Martin Theatre
Access Guide
Watch our orientation and social story video to learn what to expect from your visit!
Reviews
24 Fantastic Seattle-Area Shows to See Before 2024 Ends, Seattle’s Child, October 2024
Behind-the-scenes look at SCT’s “The Snow Queen”, Seattle’s Child, December 2024
Must List: 6 Things to Do in Seattle This Week, Seattle Mag, December 2024
Artists
Cast / Creative

Nabilah Ahmed
Kay & Others

Rich Brown
Ba & Others

Khanh Doan
Grandma & Others

Brenda Joyner
Snow Queen/Lumi & Others

Adele Lim
Gerda

Teague M. Parker
Caw & Others

Sydney Rae Blosch
Understudy Adele & Brenda

Pilar O'Connell
Understudy Khanh & Teague

Ricky Spaulding
Understudy Nabilah & Rich
Production Team
Johamy Morales Director
Matthew Opatrny Playwright
Matthew McCarren Scenic Designer
Jazmin Aurora Medina Costume Designer
Amiya Brown Light Designer
Natalie Mayo Sound Designer
Arnold Bueso Projections Designer
Elizabeth Stasio Stage Manager
Nicola Krause Assistant Stage Manager