For the past 13 weeks, I have had the opportunity to serve as one of two choreographers for our school's 5th and 6th grade performance of Newsies. I was able to work alongside two incredible individuals, Chelsea (who directed) and Kim (who also helped to choreograph). Between the three of us, we have taken turns directing the last 9 or 10 plays at the school (with another friend, Cari, who has done costumes for our school's plays for the last 10 YEARS). I think it is pretty safe to say that when the three of us work together, incredible things happen. Newsies has been one of my favorite shows to work on; the casting, costumes, and sets were all just... perfect. And though we felt COMPLETELY unprepared just 10 days shy of opening, we somehow pulled it off spectacularly, selling over 1,000 tickets for our three performances. I am going to miss seeing my mini me shine in the role of Hazel and surprising everyone we know with her sudden tap dancing skills. I can't wait for the next one!
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