RISE is thrilled to announce our second annual “RISE Jr.” production – THE SNOW QUEEN, based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen, presented by an all-youth cast.

One of the most beautiful of all fairy tales, the timeless appeal of “The Snow Queen” – the loose inspiration for Disney’s FROZEN – lies in persuading us that life is truly magical. The wicked Snow Queen casts her icy spell on the world, turns young Kay’s heart to ice and takes him away as her eternal prisoner to her Ice Palace at the very top of the world. Gerda, Kay’s friend, must journey north, brave many dangers, in her attempt to save Kay and break Winter’s grip. She leads the audience through terrifying ordeals as well as endless fun and nonsense, encountering talking ravens, the evil Cobweb Spider, a prince and princess, a band of robbers, greedy polar bears and a brave reindeer who carries Gerda across the artic wastes. This is a wonderful, fast-paced adventure story – perfect for all ages!