Newsies Jr. - May 11 - May 13, 2023

Spratley Gifted Center

 Director's Notes 

Thank you to:

Brian Ranger Sr. for building our AMAZING set!!!

Theresa Marmet for attending almost every single rehearsal and keeping me sane! 

Pat O'Hara for helping to make the sound in the auditorium the best it has EVER been! 

Mr. Lawrence for all of his support

The KGC staff

Nurse Bowen for after-hours bandaids, proofreading and organizing

KGC Janitorial

Tara Wilcox for making sure all of our props and costumes made it to us!

Miranda Ankrom for pretty much EVERYTHING I ever ask for

 

AND

Parents for donating your time to making our production great! 

 

8th Graders:

Wyatt Fatkin: You were BORN for this role! You are an amazing Jack! I appreciate how you put your absolute heart and soul into everything you do. 

Sasha Johnson: You are so crazy talented, even if you have a hard time believing that you are! You are capable of so much and it has been a privilege watching you grow as an actor and singer. 

Micah Scott: I'm so glad you decided to do the musical this year. It has been amazing having your talent in not just my choir classes, but now in theatre as well. 

Joshua Gardner: Thank you for sharing your talent on stage this year. You have made my life easier with your ability to easily do anything you try to do. Thanks for always turning the lights off.

Riley Mares: You got to tap this year! It's been a pleasure watching your talent and confidence grow every year. I'll see you at dance! 

Josiah Hall: It has been a joy and a privilege to watch you grow and develop as a musician over the past few years. You have also been supportive and encouraging to your peers and that is something I very much appreciate about you! 

Layla Price: Your skills in dance were a true joy to watch. Keep dancing and pursuing your dreams! I can't wait to see how great you become. 

Canaan Claypoole: I know you are going to have a stunning performance as Katherine. Your talent, dedication, and hard work over the past 6 years have truly paid off. I can't wait to see where your natural talent takes you! 

Aiden Moore: You have played SO MANY different roles these past few years. I know I can throw any character at you and will take it above and beyond my expectations. However, you might always be Wayne to me. 

Brian Ranger: My first significant memory of you is when you were in the zoo crowd of James and the Giant Peach and you brought puppets you made out of popsicle sticks. Who would have known how VERY FAR you would come?!? I'm so proud of you!

Lyra Wolfe: I am SO glad that I got to spend so much time with you this year. You are so talented and such a joy to work with. You have excellent attention to detail that I greatly appreciate. Please invite me to all of your future shows! 

Amari Oluokun:  Thank you for always being an excellent team player, working hard, and always being a student I can rely on. I know that your work ethic will take you far in life. 

Alex Koshgarian: You never fail to make me laugh! Your sense of humor is one in a million! 

Bayleigh Butler: Thank you for always being a mature and reliable presence! You do every task given to you with grace and poise. The combination of talent and hard work that you always bring forward will take you very far! 

Bernie Milbrodt: Moana! I think it speaks to both your character and talent that you wanted to take on an ensemble part in this production. I appreciate that you see the value in every role is important to a show's success. 

Phoenix Harris: Even though I have taught you for FOREVER, I feel like so much of your personality has broken through this year and I have gotten to know you so well. I appreciate your kindness, your leadership, and your amazing stage presence. 

Karina Morris: From our days in third grade until now, I've witnessed your talent and dedication shine brightly on stage both in theatre and choir. It has been a pleasure working with you for so many years. 

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