Update on the Spring Musical

by Talia Herbst, SSLI '25

With the high school musical, Chicago, opening in less than a month, the cast and crew have been hard at work.

Students are having fun in rehearsal. (J. Weston)

Recently, the cast has begun having more frequent rehearsals during the week and have been staying late after school. Ms. Weston, the director of the play, said the cast is “currently polishing our dance numbers, working hard on our vocals, and getting costumes and props ready.”

Despite the cast's small size, Weston noted, “Every performer has really upped their game! Each member is taking on multiple roles, which has been a fantastic opportunity for everyone to showcase their talents and versatility. It’s creating a unique dynamic that we’re excited to share with the audience.”

Junior Layna Botwinick explained, “The dances are our main concern, since a lot of the songs are fast and require lots of choreography. We have been tirelessly working on the dances, and they have been really coming together. We all know what we’re doing!” Botwinick continued, “After a long day at school, it’s nice to sing and dance to make us feel more awake.”

Make sure to get tickets! (J. Weston)

Another cast member, senior Natalie Gordon, is “most excited for everyone to see the big dances that we’ve been putting a lot of effort into.”

Weston concluded, “The audience can expect an energetic performance filled with toe-tapping music, stunning choreography, and a compelling story.”

Come see, and support, the cast of Chicago on April 3 or April 6 at the Long Island Children's Museum! Click here to buy tickets!

Talia Herbst is a writer for Paw Print Now and has been published on the site since December 2021. Talia is currently a senior at the Schechter School of Long Island and can be reached at the following email address: therbst25@schechterli.org