Photos by Karen Oden, Mykkaela Garcia and Anna Westbrook. Graphic designed by Anna Westbrook.
The Isabel Show
The Plot…
This 10 - cast member show tells the story of a 16 year old girl named Isabel who runs away from home and finds herself trapped on a magical train full of people who won't stop running - aka “The Runaway Train.”
Isabel is the only person on board who remembers her own name and it is up to her to stop the train and save the other passengers (including a Porter, several Choir Members, and a mysterious Writer who may or may not be dead).
However, the relationships between Isabel, the passengers and the evil Conductor turns out to be much more complicated than she originally thought.
She soon discovers that in order to get off the train, she will have to take a hard look in the mirror and lean on her family to process an unaddressed history of trauma.
Learn to discuss sexual maltreatment, invest in your own mental health, and support #metoo survivors by licensing and producing this show with your school or community theatre.
Photo by Karen Oden.
The Story Behind the Story (meet Anna)….
Anna Westbrook believes healing can happen. She is a #metoo survivor who learned to prioritize her own wellness and build a community of trustworthy individuals. In 2012, she was diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and thought, “This feels like getting hit by a train. I want to run away.” Instead, she wrote Isabel.
See footage of Anna presenting live on our media page.
Read more about Anna’s professional background on our leadership page.
Anna Westbrook
CEO, Trainer, Playwright & Composer
Creator of Isabel & The Runaway Train
Photos by Karen Oden or submitted by 2018 Isabel Cast.
““I felt like I better understood how a sexual [maltreatment] victim actually feels and goes through the steps of healing.””
Do you want to produce Isabel and the Runaway Train?
Here’s what you need to know.
Isabel & The Runaway Train is the 2 hour jazz/folk musical that can help your community find healing, talk about mental health, and support survivors of sexual maltreatment.
Your team can produce Isabel & The Runaway Train.
Production Support:
Official Isabel Script
Isabel Lead Sheets / Score (for live musicians)
Performance Backing Tracks / Sound Effect Tracks (for recorded music)
Practice Tracks (Original Cast Recording, access for cast / leadership)
2018 ATX Premiere Footage
Supplemental Support:
Two Virtual Visits from Composer/Playwright
Private “Get Isabel Certified” Webinar for Cast / Crew
Front of House Programming Guide
Official Branding, Marketing and Sales Guide
Filming License can be negotiated for an additional fee.
START A CONVERSATION WITH PRODUCTION MANAGER FERNANDO VELEZ BELOW.
PRODUCTION PACKAGE
Production Support:
Official Isabel Script
Isabel Lead Sheets / Score (for live musicians)
Performance Backing Tracks / Sound Effect Tracks (for recorded music)
Practice Tracks (Original Cast Recording, access for cast / leadership)
2022 ATX Production Footage
Supplemental Support:
Two Virtual Visits from Composer/Playwright
Private “Get Isabel Certified” Webinar for Cast / Crew
Front of House Programming Guide
Official Branding, Marketing and Sales Guide
Filming License can be negotiated for an additional fee.
START A CONVERSATION WITH PRODUCTION MANAGER FERNANDO VELEZ BELOW.
PRODUCTION INQUIRY FORM
Photo by Karen Oden.