Sycamore Tree Theatre provides quality theatrical entertainment by telling stories of faith, hope, and love as we build an artistic community that gives opportunities to grow in creativity and craft.
10th Anniversary of the Irish Musical Katie’s Hope
The McCleery family, in 1847, arrives at the dock in Cove, Ireland to await the ship that will take them from their famine-torn homeland. There, they join a diverse group of fellow immigrants hoping to escape the starvation and disease sweeping the land. As they gather and wait, the McCleerys – husband and wife, Sean and Katie, and their children; 17-year-old Shannon, 13-year-old Paddy, and precocious 8-year-old Molly – along with their fellow passengers, lament the fate that is driving them from their homeland, but express their hopes and dreams for a better life in America. Katie, especially, is having a difficult time leaving her parents and her home. Despite their dire circumstances, a joyful Irish spirit and resiliency shine through as the immigrants hold a Ceili – a party – on the night before they leave Ireland.
The McCleerys and their fellow immigrants board the ship and endure more hardship and heartache as they make the long, tortuous crossing to America. But they continue to cling to Hope, and if someone brings out the “whistle and the fiddle” they try to keep up their spirits with a little Irish dance. When they finally arrive in a rather inhospitable New York City at Christmastime, though, will they find the hope and new life they seek?
Katie’s Hope is an award-winning musical, and a work of historical fiction, with an alternately heart-warming and heart-breaking script; soaring Irish music; spirited choreography and dance; and a stirring message of hope and faith, and the indomitable Irish spirit.
Don’t miss Katie’s Hope, a Christmas musical from Sycamore Tree Theatre coming in November 2024.
Ways to Get Involved
Performances
| Day | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | November 21 | 7:00 pm |
| Friday | November 22 | 7:30 pm |
| Saturday | November 23 | 2:00 and 7:30 pm |
| Sunday | November 24 | 2:00 and 7:00 pm |
All performances will be offered at:
CrossPointe Church
19527 104th Ave NE
Bothell, Washington 98011
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Sycamore Tree Theatre is made up of volunteers from all over the Puget Sound region. We are based in the Bothell/Woodinville area about 30 minutes from Seattle.