Message from Director Annie Perusek

“We’re better together, stronger side by side…” You’ll hear these words and this theme echoed throughout our presentation of Descendants. It’s been my pleasure to witness this reality throughout our production process as well! In my opinion, there is no better classroom for the art of collaboration than theatre. When producing a show, we learn how to work within the whole and discover that every person, both on and off stage, is important in bringing the story to life for our audience. Often in rehearsal, I have seen the students helping one another, encouraging each other, and using their individual creativity to raise the quality of our whole production. Our young artists have shown they understand that we truly are better together! I’m new to the Playmakers family and I’ve been so kindly welcomed and supported by our production team and students. My heartfelt thanks to our wonderful core production team: Emma, Liza, Adri, Joan, Jessie, Aviva, Marin, and Phoebe. We are certainly “stronger side by side” and your hard work and dedication is so appreciated. Special thanks to my family for making it possible for me to work on this show, your encouragement means the world to me!

Annie Perusek Director, Disney’s Descendants

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