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Woodlands Middle High School Opens its Doors to the Community for Spring Musical Fame
Woodlands Middle High School Opens its Doors to the Community for Spring Musical Fame
More than 40 Woodlands Middle High School students in the cast, crew and orchestra brought the musical Fame to the stage in three performances this weekend. Their energy on stage was electric as they performed the story depicting the highs and lows of the lives of a diverse group of students at New York's High School For The Performing Arts and the personal relationships they form. And, just like the message in the opening number, the WMHS students knew that their dream of a successful show would only come with a great deal of hard work!
“I love sharing my passion on stage and getting the audience to feel what I’m feeling. It’s great to perform for the community—we feed off of their energy,” shared Sanaa Alexandre, a junior who plays Iris Kelly in the musical. She is extremely passionate about acting—she performs in various theater companies outside of school—and plans to pursue a career in acting or the entertainment industry. One of the many talented students in the musical, Sanaa reflects on the stellar cast and the many friendships she’s made with students who share her love for theater.
One of those other students is Sebastian Castro, who plays Tyronne Jackson in the musical. Despite being a junior, it is actually his first year participating in theater, something he chose to do to get out of his comfort zone before graduating. Upon joining the cast, Sebastian was a little surprised at how difficult it was and how much hard work everybody puts in to perfect a show.
“There’s so much to memorize—not just lines, but what to do and where to be on stage,” he remarked. “It’s a lot of hard work, but also so much fun. I’m really glad that I decided to join.”
Claire Cronin, the director of the musical this year, reflected on Fame as an ideal choice for Woodlands Middle High: “Fame is a story about kids coming together with various talents and levels of skill in the arts, working together and trying to become the best they can be—it’s really a great, supportive high school experience that also happens to be reflective of the high school experience we have here at Woodlands.”
Finally, as we celebrate Women’s History Month, we are proud to have dedicated the Sunday performance to actress, singer and songwriter Irene Cara, the actress who brought Fame to household recognition and passed away late last year. Ms. Cara, who was of Puerto Rican and Cuban descent, proudly represented her heritage and encouraged others to confidently pursue their dreams and passions - a message that we embrace here in the Greenburgh schools.
Thank you to all those who assisted with the production and attended a performance. The students are honored to perform for their community and appreciate the support they receive.
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