Elsa and Anna are set to take over the ENMU-R PAC stage in Roswell this month, as the local nonprofit Way Way Off-Broadway Theatre Company stages Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical across two consecutive weekends. Performances run Friday through Sunday on both November 6-8 and November 13-15, with evening shows at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees starting at 2:30 p.m.
The production marks the latest main-stage show from a company that, according to nm.news, has produced theatrical performances in Roswell since 2015. Frozen follows sisters Elsa and Anna as their kingdom is plunged into eternal winter because of Elsa's icy powers, a story built around themes of family, love and acceptance. The musical is based on Disney's animated film and features the songs that made it a phenomenon, including Let It Go, Do You Want to Build a Snowman? and For the First Time in Forever.
Bringing those animated sequences to a live stage is no small task. Summer Souza, who is both directing the show and portraying Elsa, said the production team is reworking visual effects that audiences have only ever seen rendered digitally. “We're taking something people have seen accomplished through animation and figuring out how to make it happen live,” she said, per the outlet's report. Newcomer Ollie Love takes on the role of Anna, while Tony Souza also directs the production, per the article.
A Nonprofit Built on Community Casting
Way Way Off-Broadway isn't a one-and-done operation. The company produces three main-stage shows each year along with one all-youth production, and the same account notes that auditions for its main-stage shows are open to the community, with age requirements varying by production.
That open-door approach is spelled out in more detail on the company's own site. Way Way Off-Broadway Theatre Company generally holds auditions ahead of its shows, though certain roles or productions may be assigned prior to or without open auditions. Previous performing experience is not required to try out. For musical productions, hopefuls sing a song of their choice with an accompanying track, and some auditions may also include a brief dance routine, according to the company. Getting invited to callbacks does not guarantee a spot in the final cast, and auditionees only need to show up for one of the scheduled audition dates.
What's Next After Frozen Melts Away
Once Frozen wraps on November 15, the company plans to take a short break before shifting focus to its next big undertaking: a spring 2027 production of Shrek the Musical. Auditions for that show are expected to begin in January, the outlet reports.
For now, the focus stays on Arendelle. Information and ticket prices for Frozen are available through the company's website, and tickets can be purchased at the door on performance days, giving Roswell theatergoers two full weekends to catch Elsa, Anna and the rest of the cast before the snow melts for good.
