Defying Gravity - December 11

High School For Media & Communications

 Acknowledgements 

This year’s production combined the unique and varied talents of over seventy students, staff and community members.  The entire ensemble would like to say a very special thank you to the following:

 

Mr. Juan Villar for his continued support and help, not only this production but to the entire school and musical theater program.  Thank you for inspiring us and believing in each and every one of us.  But most of all, thank you for your guidance.

 

Mrs. Emel Topbas-Mejia for her unconditional support, patience, love and understanding.  You were the light that led us home.

 

 

Mr. James Mejia-Topbas – Your dance moves inspired our musical production.  You rock, Don’t stop believing’!

 

The parents and teachers of the ensemble for their cooperation and understanding the huge time commitment necessary for the success of the production.

 

Mr. Juan Rosa, Ms. Joselis De La Cruz, Miguel Angel Toro Gutierrez, Mr. Tylone Washington –Thank you for your continuous support and putting up with us even when we were a pain in the butt. 

 

 

Mrs. Bienvenida Galvez – thank you for your patience, love and feeding us!!!!!

 

Mr. Samalin – Thank you for not kicking us out on Saturdays and for helping us keep our space.  You rock!

 

Woody – Thank you and your staff for putting up with our shenanigans!

 

Luis, Gracie and the GW custodial staff – Thank you for everything and for not closing the door in our faces even when know you wanted to.

 

Priamo Bencosme – Thank you for always supporting our youth.  We love you for always offering your help and for being the musical genius behind our productions. 

 

 

Carlos H. Sanchez – Thank you for believing in our youth and for helping us fulfill our dream of establishing fine and performing arts programs in underserved communities.  Thank you for your support.

 

Maria Martinez – Thank you for always putting up with Zulaika!! Thank you, thank you, and thank you!

 

Willy Mena – Our amazing choreographer, you are such a beautiful person and dancer.  Thank you for being you! We love you!!!

 

Ismael Soto – Thank you for your support, for your commitment and for never saying “No.”

 

 

Kelvin I. Sanchez – Thank you for your vision, your amazing artistry, patience, etc. etc. etc.  This list just continues, but we all thank you. We <3 You!

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