Secret Rose Theatre To Remember Late Casting Director Through Dance Tribute, June 24, 25 And 26

Top Quote The Secret Rose Theatre will present the dance show "Firework" in honor of Casting Director Brigitte Burdine who was killed on December 29, 2010 by a hit-and-run driver while walking home along Culver Blvd in Playa Vista, CA. The show's Producer Heather Ashleigh worked with Brigitte for 5 years as her class assistant. She was also Brigitte's personal casting assistant in Brigitte's company. End Quote
  • Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA (1888PressRelease) June 16, 2011 - The Secret Rose Theatre will present "Firework" in honor of Casting Director Brigitte Burdine who died in December 2010. The dance concert will be held Friday and Saturday June 24 and 25 at 7:00 PM and Sunday June 26 at 2:00 PM at the Secret Rose Theatre.

    Both children and adult dancers from the Los Angeles area will participate in the event, which is open to the public. The performance is produced and directed by Heather Ashleigh who will also perform in the show.

    Brigitte Burdine was killed on December 29, 2010 by a hit-and-run driver while walking home along Culver Blvd in Playa Vista, CA. She was a respected, L.A.-based video game voice-casting director who worked on games including World of Warcraft and God of War II.

    Brigitte was born on August 8, 1962 in Takoma Park, MD. She moved to southern California for her acting/modeling career in 1980. Working in the field since 1989, she ran the Brigitte Burdine Casting Agency. She was also a director and producer for many film and television projects. Brigitte was known to share her knowledge of the industry through summits and workshops with audio leads and voice over actors around the industry, encouraging new talent rising through the ranks.

    Heather Ashleigh has been teaching and working with kids since the age of 15. She got her start in assistant teaching with Brigitte Burdine during her kid's classes. Heather worked with Brigitte for 5 years as her class assistant in both the teenage and children's classes. She was also Brigitte's personal casting assistant in Brigitte's company.

    The Secret Rose Theatre is located at 11246 Magnolia Blvd in the NoHo Arts District of North Hollywood, CA 91601.

    For more information on the event, contact Heather Ashleigh at (818) 203-3755.

    News release prepared by: Mike Rademaekers

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