Tacoma Youth Theatre
924 B Broadway Tacoma
Tacoma Youth Theatre is dedicated to creating high-quality theatre entirely produced by young artists. The company strives to build community by emphasizing core values of equity, self-esteem, empathy, responsibility, collaboration, creativity, and adaptability. Tacoma Youth Theatre provides professional expectations, resources, and mentors that lead young people through the exploration of multiple theatrical disciplines. This process works best in a nurturing, respectful atmosphere where unique individuals, ages 5-18, can discover the impact, success, and joy of theatre for themselves.
Simple Gifts
Cover By Northwest Sinfonietta
Hilltop Heritage Band and Drumline are under the direction of Johannah Dietrich. Hilltop Heritage Middle School Advanced Band performs Legend of the Water Dragon by Edward Kennedy.
Legend of the Water Dragon by Edward Kennedy was commissioned by the Moggil State School Band in Brisbane, Australia. The word Moggil comes from the Australian Aboriginal name 'Magil' which means Water Dragon, the inspiration for this piece.
Australian water dragons are fairly large lizards which have been around for 20 million years. They can be seen along the rivers and waterways of Eastern Australia. For some Australian Aborigines, the water dragon is a totem animal, playing a part in the rich tradition of storytelling called "Dreamtime Stories." Relating to the mythical Chinese dragon, these creatures are said to bring divine presence and provide a gateway to the astrological world.