Senior Ashley Whitsitt (L) and junior Olivia Hedinger performed a duet together during the production of Freckleface Strawberry April 22. “It took a new level of dedication because of how many more lines and songs I had,” says Whitsitt, who is used to being part of the supporting cast. “Everyone was so supportive and it made the process easier and fun.”
Theatre students took the stage April 22nd for their production of “Freckleface Strawberry”. A musical about embracing each other for our differences and loving ourselves the way we are, “Freckleface Strawberry”
was a student run musical by seniors Emma Grow (director), Morgan Decker (music director), and Kiara Abelar (choreographer).
“It was a lot of fun working with everyone, but it was challenging for me to transition from the competitive dancing I do to the theatrical dance,” expressed Abelar, whose been competitively dancing for five years. “Overall, I was amazed and proud of how the whole production turned out.”
Grow has been in theatre since middle school and has starred in many musicals since. She plans to continue her love of theatre in college, pursuing a career in musical theatre.
The musical starred senior Ashleigh Kleiman, junior Kylie Krempp, and freshmen Lydia Grow, Ethan Fritch, and Amos Buschkoetter, as well as senior Ashley Whitsitt, who took the main lead as Strawberry.
“In the past, the most I’ve had was a supporting role, so experiencing a new side to performing as a lot of fun,” enthused Whitsitt. “I learned a lot through the process, and I’m grateful for the experience.”
