Freeport High School's Drama Club proudly reclaimed the stage after two years with a stunning performance of Disney's Newsies. Before packed audiences, the talented student-actors took to the stage to tell the tale of the 1899 New York Newsboys strike.
Staying true to the classic Disney film and hit Broadway musical, the show included vibrant dance numbers and standout songs including "The World Will Know," "King of New York," and "Once and for All."
"We are so pleased to have our students performing live in our beautiful Performing Arts Center and amazing audiences with their talented performances," said Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Kishore Kuncham. "Sharing memorable, live performances with our community is absolutely phenomenal."
Under the direction of Freeport alumnus, Joseph Anthony Smith the performance featured high school students Victor Villatoro, as Jack Kelly, Emilie Goez as Katherine Plumber, Antonio Cruz and Crutchie, Dillon DeBourg as Davey Jacobs, Jasmine LaRocca as Les Jacobs, Brianne Belizaire as Medda Larkin, Myles Hollingsworth as Joseph Pulitzer and Ashely Retzlaff as Race.
From a set that brought the realism of the streets of old New York City to life, to the cast and crew who delivered a riveting performance that showcased the excellence of the Freeport Public Schools arts department, every member of the audience left the high school's Performing Arts Center feeling as if they could "Seize the Day."