Rising star Thea Erichsen already has loads of accolades under her belt, from starring as Annie in Showbiz Queenstown's production of 'Annie' to traveling to Los Angeles and performing at Disneyland. 

But this young singing, dancing and acting talent has recently been offered her biggest opportunity yet: she has been selected to perform at the 2019 Broadway Dreams Showcase in New York City. 

The 16-year-old former Wanaka teen - now living in Auckland - took part in the Broadway Dreams New Zealand summer intensive workshop in January 2019 in Auckland. The week-long programme is designed to strengthen New Zealand's upcoming talent, and allows students to receive training and support from current Broadway creatives and performers. At the end of the week the United States faculty awarded four students scholarships for the Broadway Dreams Showcase, and Thea was one of the four. 

Thea needs to raise funds to travel to New York and for her accommodation while she is there, and she has come up with an innovative way to do it - to travel back to Wanaka for a one-off performance. 

Her show, ‘Wanaka to Broadway’, is coming up on Sunday July 28. Thea is bringing with her other talented performers from Auckland, and local Wanaka dancers and singers will also be part of the evening of musical theatre.

The show is an opportunity to enjoy a night of entertainment and attending will help make Thea’s trip possible.

The Broadway Dreams Showcase is a huge opportunity for young performers, giving them the chance to work alongside current Broadway performers, directors and choreographers, plus the showcase will be viewed by some of the best industry representatives. 

To book your tickets to Wanaka to Broadway, click here. If you are not able to attend but would like to help Thea’s goal become a reality, you can contribute to her Givealittle here.

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