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Esmeralda Abreu
as Estella
is a rising sophomore at Saint Vincent Ferrer High School in Manhattan. Besides doing musical theatre, she plays piano, learns French, and reads many novels. Esmeralda is incredibly happy to spend her summer making new memories with incredible people.
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Christopher Alessandro
as Doc/Luis
is beginning his sophomore year of college at St John’s University. He is so excited to be starring in his third production with the Morris Park Players. He is happy that he gets to perform the pilot production of one of his favorite shows with his friends. He would like to thank his parents for believing in him, Faith for giving him this wonderful opportunity, and the rest of his MPP family!
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Michelle Avila
as Francisca
is a senior at Preston High School. This is her fifth production overall and first with the Morris Park Players. Previous credits include ensemble in Sweeney Todd, Addams Family, Hairspray, and Fiddler on the Roof. She would like to thank the cast and crew for their dedication in the show. A special thanks to her family and friends for their constant support in doing this production.
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Jackson Blackwell
as Diesel
is a freshman at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. This is his first production overall and he would like to thank the cast and crew for enabling him to be himself. He would especially like to thank his friends for introducing him to the world of musical theatre and the Morris Park Players as well as his family for supporting him as he tries new things and embarks on his college journey.
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Gianna Capriglione
as Minnie
is a rising freshman in Cardinal Spellman High School. Previous credits include Lion King, Little Mermaid, Godspell, and Broadway Nights 1-3. She would like to thank her Mom, Dad, and little sister Sofia for all the support they’ve given her over these past years. She would also like to thank the whole cast and crew of West Side Story for welcoming her into the Morris Park Player family.
