Dear Dunecrest Community,
I am beyond thrilled that my directorial debut has been "Matilda Jr". It has been an absolute joy to work with these students the past 4 months. This cast came to rehearsals each day with a bright enthusiasm and willingness to work hard. They learned their songs and lines before due dates and I could not be more proud of what they have accomplished!
I need to give a HUGE shout out to my partner in crime, Ms. Prema, without whom this show would not have been possible! She has been the best co-director, taking the lead on costumes, choreography, and really anything that needed doing! We are so lucky to have her!
Thank you to the elementary teachers that volunteered their time to make this show a success! Thank you to Ms. Jessica for creating the most exciting choreography, to Ms. Amie for wrangling the kids backstage, and to Ms. King for helping out with hair and makeup.
Thank you to Mr. Cramer and Mr. Jeff for their unfailing support of the Arts at Dunecrest. Our school is lucky to have administrators that recognize the importance of a well-rounded education, inclusive of the performing and visual arts, as well as physical education and technology.
Best of luck to my talented 5th graders! Aarya, Tony, Emine, Kadin, Lea, Mai, Nia, Skylar, and Yehia, you will be so missed next year! Please continue participating in theater in secondary!
Much love,
Ms. Betsy
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I wanted to take a moment to send out a massive THANK YOU to all of you incredible folks who made our recent production of Matilda Jr. such a roaring success!
To Ms. Betsy, our amazing director, you brought out the best in all of us and made sure the show ran like a well-oiled machine. Your dedication and vision truly shone through! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be a part of this!
A big shout out to Mr. Jeff, Mr. Cramer, and Mr. Ham for believing in the power of the arts and giving us the platform to showcase our talents. We couldn't have done it without your support. To our dance choreographer, Ms. Jessica, you're a choreographic genius! Your moves added an extra layer of pizzazz to every scene. Cheers to you! Huge props to Ms. Amie and the entire stage and prop crew for their behind-the-scenes magic, ensuring every set change was seamless, every prop was in its place, and every curtain call was on time, You're the unsung heroes of the show! To Ms. King, the makeup, and costume crew, you turned our actors into true stars with your talent and creativity.
Of course, to the amazing students who brought Matilda and her friends to life on stage, you all were absolute stars! Your hard work and enthusiasm lit up the auditorium and made each performance unforgettable. To the parents of our talented cast, thank you for your endless encouragement, late-night rehearsals, and unwavering support. You're the real MVPs!
Last but certainly not least, to everyone else who lent a helping hand, cheered from the audience, or simply sent positive vibes our way, we appreciate you more than words can express. Matilda Jr. was more than just a musical – it was a journey filled with laughter, friendship, and a whole lot of heart. Thank you all for being a part of it!
Let's keep the magic alive and here's to many more memorable productions in the future!
With heaps of gratitude and jazz hands,
Ms. Prema
