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Friday, May 04, 2012

Learning the craft at Danbury High school

Once again, as they have for more than 20, years the students of Danbury High school demonstrate where the next generation of theater professionals and theater patrons will come from. Another school musical, this year: Hairspray, has opened and moved the capacity auditorium to their feet. More than 100 students, facility, administrators and alumni have built a team which brings excitement and entertainment to all who experience the event.



The Danbury High School Production of Hairspray is replete with acting, singing and dancing, to a live orchestra, all of which fills the auditorium. The talent is first rate and your time in the theater is well spent. The show itself encourages toe tapping and this production does everything to facilitate that goal. It isn’t every day you have the opportunity to listen to so many voices blending with a live orchestra so well.

Theater is the ultimate team activity. Students from all walks of life come together. No part of a production can be done by itself. It takes everyone working together to get to a successful opening. Everyone has their part to do in order to be a success and it is obvious that those on stage, back stage, in the pit and unseen in a multitude of support rolls do it right. And that satisfaction in a job well done radiates for all to see and feel. The lesson learned: of working together to meet a common goal will last a lifetime. These experiences will be the basis of so many adventures to come. And audiences, especially other Danbury school students, get an economical exposure to performing arts. Some may aspire to be a part of something like this when they have the opportunity. It is community building at its finest.

If you have the time, get to Hairspray. If you can't, try to attend any local school production. You do not have to know someone who is involved to be entertained. I urge you to get out and see how well today's young adults work together for something which not only makes them proud but will make you happy too.

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