Professional performer Eleasha Gamble will be joining Young Artists of America as a Guest Mentor, appearing as the Narrator in YAA’s Spring 2021, site-specific production of INTO THE WOODS. Eleasha is well known throughout the DC theatre scene, having starred in numerous professional productions around town, including Laurey in Oklahoma! at Arena Stage, and multiple roles in the most recent tour of INTO THE WOODS (including a stop at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts).
Eleasha is no stranger to YAA, having been YAA’s first guest mentor 10 years ago in May 2011 for the YAA Inaugural Concert singing our show’s uplifting anthem, Children Will Listen.
Eleasha, the entire cast, chorus, and orchestra (over 100 participants!) have all recorded their musical contributions to the show virtually from home. Eleasha will join the cast both virtually and in-person to film her role in the production.
As YAA approaches its 10th anniversary, it is only fitting that we come full circle to welcome back our friend and first Guest Mentor, Eleasha, to work alongside our students and tell this touching important, and timely story about community overcoming adversity.