TV Tune-In: WNET Channel 13 on Monday, December 1 at 8 pm et/pt

Billy Elliot Casting Documentary to Air on Channel 13 on December 1
Source: Theatermania.com

Finding Billy, a new documentary on the casting of the Broadway musical Billy Elliot will debut on WNET/Channel 13 on Monday, December 1 at 8 pm.

The program will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the nationwide search for the three actors who play the lead role in Billy Elliot the Musical on Broadway. During the broadcast, stars David Alvarez, Trent Kowalik, Kiril Kulish (who share the title role) and Carole Shelley (who plays Grandma) will be present in the Thirteen studio to talk about the show.

Based on the 2000 film of the same name, the show tells the tale of a young boy with a dream of being a dancer. The musical features music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, direction by Stephen Daldry, and choreography by Peter Darling.

For more information, visit www.billyelliotbroadway.com or www.wnet.org.

TV Tune-In: CBS "Sunday Morning," November 9 at 10 am et

On Sunday, November 9th, Billy Elliot the Musical will be featured on CBS "Sunday Morning." Composer Elton John, director Stephen Daldry and stars David Alvarez, Trent Kowalik and Kiril Kulish sat down with CBS' Katie Couric to discuss the new musical. "Sunday Morning" airs locally on channel 2 – WCBS in the tri-state area.

Trent on NBC's "TODAY": Part 2

Trent on NBC's "TODAY": Part 1

TV Appearance: Catch Trent on NBC's "TODAY" Show, Monday, October 20th

Don't miss Trent Kowalik on NBC's "TODAY," alongside Sir Elton John and fellow Broadway Billys David Alvarez and Kiril Kulish on Monday, October 20th.

Check your local listings for station information. "TODAY" airs Monday — Friday (7am - 11am) on NBC.

Outside of the States? Visit TrentKowalik.com for video clips from their "TODAY" segments.

Trent featured on BBC's I'd Do Anything

Trent was featured alongside fellow Billy castmates Josh and Layton on BBC One's I'd Do Anything, working with contestants hoping to play Oliver in a West End revival of Oliver!.

They broke up into groups and rehearsed a few songs and scenes from Billy Elliot, shared some stories, their backgrounds, and had a blast!

If you missed it on TV, here's a clip from Saturday's show:


April 5th, 2008 | London, England
Clip © 2008, BBC

Happy Birthday, Brucie!

Trent was featured with his fellow Billys celebrating Bruce Forsyth's 80th birthday on the BBC.

Click to watch:


February 24th, 2008 | London, England
Clip © 2008, BBC

Catching Up!

Sorry you haven't heard from me in awhile...

I had lots of school work so i didn't have time 2 write.
I'll continue on my day since I left you all hanging in suspense!

After lunch or dinner i have 30 minute break, usually playing proper slam (one handed, no doubling up cards, only slamming when you get rid of your cards, get the first pile you slam) against Corey. (Those of you who don't know, Corey is another Billy who went to perform as Billy in Australia and is now back in London!) Either that or playing proper slam against Scarlet(Debbie) except with 2 hands. When I don't do that, I read.

Calls - Depending on the day, we will split up and go to rehearsals (they'll vary from acting, ballet, tap, *hip hop now!*, and acro) in different places. If that doesn't happen, we carry on with another hour of school (not my favorite days) then usually go to the theater to stand by or go on the show. We have up to two calls (rehearsals) before a show. If were on stand by (like an understudy backstage) we often get a massage before the show. I can go on as Billy 2-3 times a week and 2-3 times on as stand by. When people are sick, it can be more. (4)

Night Late Call
A rehearsal at night.
After the call we/I go home and go to bed around 9ish.
or

Show
Sit back relax and enjoy Billy Elliot the Musical.
(The show's a little different for each of us, and our Billys have totally different personalities.)

Someone asked what kind of music I have on my iPod. Well, I listen to stuff like Beyoncé (I like "Irreplaceable" in Spanish!), Carrie Underwood, Nickelback, and some musicals too--like Wicked, Hairspray and Legally Blonde. Another question was about how I started Irish Dance. My older sisters did it so I wanted to, too!

My family is here from New York to see me this weekend, so I gotta go. I'm on TV next week (24th of February) for a birthday celebration for Bruce Forsyth. Check it out if you're in England. (We have the same birthday--the 22nd!)

Trent

Trent on HBO's Inside the NFL

Watch this clip of a little Trent teaching a couple of big NFL guys and host Bob Costas how to bust an Irish move on Inside the NFL:


HBO: Inside the NFL | November 2005

Video clip thanks to Brian Katzman.