Salesian Youth Report
VILLA MADONNA SCHOOL, TAMPA, FL – The entire student body rehearsed for five months to put on a Broadway-calibre production of “Fiddler on the Roof” in the transformed school gymnasium. Students drew on talents they didn’t even know they had, singing, acting, and dancing. Bravo to the cast, their very supportive families, and the outstanding director, Roxanna Harst!
MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS ACADEMY, NORTH HALEDON, NJ – This year, Mary Help and Manchester Regional High School students collaborated to produce the musical “West Side Story.” As the audience trickled in, they had no idea what they were in for. The first thing that captured their attention was the stunning set design. Once
the “Jets” began their opening number, the viewers were entranced. The show brought smiles and laughter to the audience. One true source of beauty was Amy Scharfenberger’s angelic voice. She played the lead, Maria, and caused the audience to fall silent with awe whenever she sang. All the members of the ensemble contributed to the scenes in a unique way. The dance numbers were delightful and well done. Congratulations to Ms. Megalos, teacher and theater director, and the entire cast and crew!