Braintree Resident Appears in Freckleface Strawberry

Braintree resident Bryan George Rowell will appears in Riverside Theatre Works’ production of “Freckleface Strawberry,” a charming musical about the joys of being yourself.

Based on the children’s book by actress Julianne Moore, the show tells the story of a redheaded girl who will do anything to get rid of her freckles. Rowell plays Danny, an all-American sports star who secretly wishes he did better in school – and who helps his friend learn that our differences make us special.

Performances are February 28 and March 7 at 7 p.m., March 1 and 8 at 2 p.m., and special school day shows March 3 and 5 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets for weekend performances cost $10 for kids and $15 for adults, and are available at www.rtwboston.org or by calling 1-866-811-4111.

School-day matinee tickets are $5 apiece; to schedule a group visit, contact Riverside Theatre Works at 617-361-7024.

The play is directed and produced by Toni Ruscio, who has also directed shows at Braintree’s Curtain Call Theatre – most recently, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” She is executive director of Riverside Theatre Works, where she recently directed “Sideways Stories from Wayside School” and “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.”

Jim Gross, the “Freckleface Strawberry” set designer, is in his third season as Riverside’s resident set master. He recently designed the set for “Spelling Bee” at the Curtain Call Theatre.

Rowell, who is making is Riverside debut in this show, is a Braintree native and a student at Quincy College. He has appeared in productions of “Spelling Bee,” “Rent,” “Spring Awakening,” “Les Miserables,” and “Hairspray.”

About Riverside Theatre Works

Riverside Theatre Works (RTW), the only live theater venue in Hyde Park, aims to bring quality, affordable theater to the community – and enrich lives with exposure to the arts.

Riverside offers private lessons and group classes in music, theater and dance, and produces plays and concerts for children, families, and adults. RTW alumni have gone on to appear on Broadway and national tours, and to use their theater training in all aspects of their lives. Find out more at www.rtwboston.org.