Middle school performs ‘Matilda The Musical Jr.’

By MARTINA TOGNATO GUÁQUETA, 2024

“Matilda The Musical Jr.” was this year’s middle school musical, which took place in the Black Box Theater from April 27 to 29. The musical follows Matilda, an incredibly gifted young girl, through her journey in school and her decision to stand up to her cruel principal.

During the performances, the middle school cast and crew faced several “stressful events,” according to sixth-grader and cast member Paloma Naftulin. These included non-functional microphones, sound system issues, internal conflict on the managerial team and a sickness which made its rounds in the cast.

Nonetheless, the students pushed through and put on a spectacular performance. “The kids were great, even in the face of conflict,” sophomore and crew member Julia Forrester said.