Chat About Archbishop Stepinac H.S.

[kport]

Here is a photo of the cast of BETM, at the Archbishop Stepinac High School’s 2015 Trustees Awards reception. According to the captain, the cast gave a sneak preview.


http://whiteplains.dailyvoice.com/event ... fundraiser

[kport]

The cast of Archbishop Stepinac High School share their favorite lines:

http://archive.lohud.com/videonetwork/4 ... ly-Elliot-

[angelenroute]

The cast of Archbishop Stepinac High School share their favorite lines:

http://archive.lohud.com/videonetwork/4 ... ly-Elliot-

Wow...I'm impressed!

[kport]

This is a very informative article from The Journal News:

Stepinac makes history with ‘Billy Elliot’

http://theater.lohudblogs.com/2015/04/2 ... ly-elliot/

Among the input DeSanctis has received: a visit from Tony-winners David Alvarez and Trent Kowalik, two of the three original Billys, who came to a March rehearsal to reflect on their time with the musical and commiserate a bit with DeSanctis about the effort it takes to play the role.

[kport]

A new article:

http://www.lohud.com/story/entertainmen ... /26443131/

[kport]

A brief announcement about Friday's opening show:

http://scarsdale.dailyvoice.com/schools ... tion-opens

Break a leg, everyone!

[angelenroute]

A brief announcement about Friday's opening show:

http://scarsdale.dailyvoice.com/schools ... tion-opens

Break a leg, everyone!

I see Trent and David in that photo, but fairly certain they aren't in the cast.

[kport]

Behind the scenes - opening night National High School premiere of Billy Elliot:

http://www.lohud.com/picture-gallery/li ... /26746919/

(The gallery is finicky. Click the thumbnails underneath for the next photo, and not the >> or << arrows on the side of each photo!)

[kport]

Archbishop Stepinac H.S.'s production of BETM has garnered four awards in the 17th annual Metropolitan High School Theater Awards:

Frank Portanova won for best director.

Gianna Prignano of Harrison won for her portrayal of Mrs. Wilkinson, Billy's ballet teacher.

John Guaragna as Older Billy. (Dance)

Amelia Sasson as Mum. (Female vocal)

Congratulations!

http://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/2 ... /28335115/

[kport]

Jake Kitchin has published three video extracts from this production, the first licensed production by a high school (his sister was in the production as a Ballet Girl):

Shine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wt1ERt8_RLI

Solidarity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogKtfO9IuwU

Finale: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxhDKDX3MHM