The Boy Who Kissed The Sky
PHOTO CREDIT: TRUMAN BUFFETT
04/01/2023 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Cost: $15+
CL RECOMMENDS
CL Critic Kevin C. Madigan Recommends: Set in Seattle, Idris Goodwin’s musical is inspired by the early life and influences of guitarist Jimi Hendrix. A young boy learns to find harmony inside the challenging noises of his life, the synopsis explains, guided by the spirit of music itself. Goodwin, a break beat poet and essayist, says his project is “about all young dreamers who vision themselves in flight yet feel like their feet are nailed to the earth. It is a love letter to our ancestors, and (embraces) the best of what they pass on to us.” Directed by Tim Bond, the cast features Aishà © Keita as Donna, Cedric Lamar as J Sonic, Brandon L. Smith as The Boy, and Adam Washington as Mel, with Deborah Bowman, Alexandria Joy, and Mike Spee as Shapeshifters/Feedback. Christopher Moses, an associate director at the Alliance, says the act of creating is not reserved just for a few rarefied talents. “Each of us harbors some particular gift that we contribute to the whole of humanity. But discovering that gift, listening to that muse, takes practice, and nurturing, and a whole lot of hope, reaching for what might seem impossible.” - KCM
From the venue:
Set in the heart of Seattle to the rhythms that shaped a generation, The Boy Who Kissed The Sky is inspired by the early life and influences of musical icon Jimi Hendrix. In the early era of rock n roll music, we see a young Black boy conjure his creativity as a budding guitarist. Guided by the spirit of music itself, the Boy learns to find harmony inside the challenging noises of his life. Although more mythology than biography, The Boy Who Kissed The Sky is a celebration of our muses and the forces that pull us to be who we are. Told with vibrant music and daring imagination, this new family musical inspires us to dream big when it matters most.  Commissioned by Seattle Children’s Theatre in partnership with Alliance Theatre, this highly theatrical play by Idris Goodwin celebrates all the young artists who follow their muse.