We are pleased that several CMS students took to the stages in their high schools’ spring musicals!
Naomi Herrera (fourth from left) performed the lead role of “Kate Monster” in William Allen High School’s production of “Avenue Q – School Edition” from April 10-12. Naomi is in 11th grade at WAHS. At CMS, she studies piano with Kathy Anthony, violin with Carolyn Gaul, and voice with Julia Walsh. Naomi is also our 2024-2025 Amaranth Scholar for piano. Watch highlights of “Avenue Q” on WFMZ’s Freddy Awards performances page or on The Freddy Awards’ Facebook page.
Aanya Sharma, flute student of Elaine Martin at CMS, performed in the pit orchestra for Southern Lehigh High School’s production of “Legally Blonde – The Musical” from March 12-16. Aanya is in 10th Grade at SLHS, where she is first chair flute in band and high winds section leader in marching band. Watch highlights of “Legally Blonde” on WFMZ’s Freddy Awards performances page or on The Freddy Awards’ Facebook page.
Maanya Gope (third from left), voice student of Julia Walsh at CMS, performed as a “Lovely Lady” and member of the ensemble in Parkland High School’s production of “Les Misérables” from April 2-6. Maanya is in 9th grade at PHS and also studies viola with Carolyn Gaul at CMS. Watch highlights of “Legally Blonde” on WFMZ’s Freddy Awards performances page or on The Freddy Awards’ Facebook page.
Matthew Brandle (far right), a piano and voice student of Kathy Anthony at CMS, expanded his theatrical repertoire as “Gangster # 2” in Moravian Academy’s spring musical, “The Drowsy Chaperone” from February 28-March 2. This “show within a show” satirizes 1920s musical theatre as it tells the story of a man who, while listening to a record of a fictional 1928 musical, relives the story, and the characters come to life in his apartment. Matthew is a senior at Moravian Academy, where he performed the role of “Uncle Fester” in the spring 2024 production of “The Addams Family – A New Musical Comedy.” Watch highlights of “The Drowsy Chaperone” on WFMZ’s Freddy Awards performances page or on The Freddy Awards’ Facebook page.
Matthew also played the lead role of “Christopher Boone” in the Moravian Academy Upper School Spring Drama, “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.” This poignant and thought-provoking play, adapted from Mark Haddon’s novel, follows the story of Christopher Boone, a neurodivergent 15-year-old boy. He discovers a neighbor’s dog, Wellington, dead. Determined to solve the mystery of the dog’s death, Christopher embarks on an investigation that leads him to uncover deeper family secrets and confront challenges. The play explores themes of perception, truth, and the complexities of human relationships, all while showcasing Christopher’s unique perspective on the world. The play invites the audience to experience the world through Christopher’s eyes, highlighting both the struggles and triumphs of navigating life through a different lens. This show is recommended for ages 13+. Read more.
“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” was presented at the Dyer Auditorium at Moravian Academy’s Merle Smith Campus, at 4313 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem, on Friday, April 25, at 7:30 PM, Saturday, April 26, at 7:30 PM, and Sunday, April 27, at 2:00 PM. Tickets are available here. “Break a leg,” Matthew!”
