“WHEN YOU SEE THOSE KIDS TAKE THAT BOW WITH SUCH PRIDE, THERE IS NO BETTER FEELING. IN THAT MOMENT, THEY HAVE REACHED THE STARS … YOU JUST CAN’T BEAT THAT.” —JAKE LIERMAN
talented kids and choreographing each number. We take this program very seriously, and we want the community to see just how talented our kids are.” Lierman says all the help and assistance is extremely beneficial to the overall production, but some of the challenges that come from so many hands involved comes in fine-tuning all the minor details. “One thing I love about our team is that we don’t settle for mediocre,” Lierman said. “We shoot for our absolute best. With this musical being a competition piece, we make sure it is ready to do just that— compete. This Fine Arts Musical has gotten our kids in front of some of the biggest names in the industry.” “Our kids are the real deal,” Oakeley said, “and we have some of the most talented directors working hard to put Frenship on the map. I’m proud to say we are doing just that, and we will continue to raise the bar each year.” Oakeley said one of her favorite things about being a part of the musical is having the chance to come together with the other Fine Arts teachers and
combine their expertise to create magic. “I love sitting next to Scott Carter and talking him through my movement as he coordinates with the music he is orchestrating,” Oakeley said. “Then to see Amy Moss giving vocal direction at the same time—it’s incredible. It’s a truly special time where we can join forces in an awesome way and show the students how layered this process is, and the team we have created within the departments is super fun and supportive of one another.” Lierman said he can’t really put into words how much time and energy it takes to make it all possible. He said you have to be in the trenches to understand the magnitude of a piece like the Fine Arts Musical. “I could not be more blessed to have such a hardworking team,” Lierman said. “The time, blood, sweat and tears that they sacrifice every year is completely selfless. I think I can speak for all of them when I say, it’s worth it. When you see those kids take that bow with such pride, there is no better feeling. In that moment, they have reached the stars ... You just can’t beat that.” #TheFrenshipWay
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