A Completely Wonderful Performance

An image of the "wedding scene"
from this weekend's performance

"Oh, well. What's a royal ball? I suppose it would be completely...completely wonderful!" - Cinderella

Congratulations to the members of Nipmuc drama for a performance that was - to borrow from the character of Cinderella - "completely, completely wonderful." Each spring the members of Nipmuc drama spend months learning their lines, practicing the score, and building sets in order to inspire audiences with their performance of the annual musical. This year's production brought audiences to their feet by capturing the inspiration and emotion of the classic fairy tale, Cinderella.

The performance stands out for the collective efforts of the actors, musicians, and backstage crew who pulled together to create a memorable show. There are so many stand-out moments from this year's musical. Whether considering Chelsea Daniels' elegant portrayal in the lead role, Lauren Pelland and Kelsey O'Hagan's comic depiction of the evil step-sisters, or the beauty of the soundtrack provided by the pit band, you couldn't help but be impressed with the quality of the production.

It was great to see crowds come out to support our drama students and enjoy the show. While it was clear that the audiences enjoyed this magical production, the real magic in this musical came from the way our students worked together to put on such a great performance. Last week I had the chance to hear from senior student Matt D'Innocenzo as he prepared for his last show as a member of Nipmuc drama. He mentioned how the students consider themselves a family, how they have the chance to "burst out of their shells", and how they all "show up early because they are so excited to be there". Their enthusiasm and pride were certainly on display this weekend.

Congratulations to the students, director Mrs. Elizabeth McCarthy, and musical director Mrs. Marsha Ledoux for a wonderful show!