Newsies Musical Highlights
As a dance teacher, a dream of mine has been to choreograph Newsies. Although not the most well-known musicals, it is a true “triple-threat” production that requires exceptional skills in dance, singing, and acting. Fortunately, we have such talented students who were up for the challenge! Choreographing large dance routines with so many young people, each with varying experience in song and dance, was a challenge; however, the result was something that I am unbelievably proud of. I saw such growth in skills, confidence, and friendships.
The Performing Arts Captains, Alex Ngyuen, Alyssa Walpole and Zoe Papageorgiou, have been a huge support to me and the glue that bought a huge team of students together. With such exceptional creative, leadership and collaborative skills – these three have very bright futures! Newsies was an enormous undertaking and an incredible success.
Kate Burnett
Head of Arts