The Wizarding World has officially graced the Emerald City. On a special episode of The Day With Trae, host Trae Holiday sat down with cast members Nadia Brown and Rachel Leslie from the touring production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, currently playing at Seattle's Paramount Theatre. 

Nadia Brown, who plays Rose Granger-Weasley, opened up about starting as a shy child in New Jersey and the resilience needed to navigate the acting industry's dry spells. Rachel Leslie, portraying Hermione Granger, spoke about discovering her love for imagination and world-building before taking on this highly demanding role.

Leslie also discussed the incredible behind-the-scenes coordination that keeps the production running seamlessly, comparing the backstage crew and ensemble to a "swan on a pond" gliding smoothly while paddling intensely underneath. Trust—you won’t want to miss the magic. 

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child runs at the Paramount Theatre through Saturday, September 12th. Get your tickets on the Seattle Theatre Group website today. 

Make sure you keep up with Nadia and Rachel on Instagram. 

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