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LESLIE GIL
as Elle Woods
Senior Musical Theater major at FHSA, Leslie has portrayed Asaka in Once on This Island, Gingy in Shrek the Musical, and Miss Sherman in Fame. Emulating Elle Woods in Legally Blonde, she tackles every role with resilience and heart. Leslie is grateful for the ongoing support as she continues to grow as a performer.
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RUDDY MARIANO
as Emmett Forrest
A senior Musical Theatre major at Fordham High School for the Arts, Ruddy has shone in roles like White Rabbit in Shrek the Musical and Moisés Kaufman/Harry Woods in The Laramie Project. He's also been the lead vocalist for the school band for four years. Ruddy is excited to continue his Musical Theatre journey in college.
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ALANI RIVERA
as Paulette
A senior Musical Theatre Major at FHSA, Alani is excited to play Paulette in Legally Blonde. Notable roles include Mama Ogre/Tweedledum in Shrek and Once on This Island. Active in Holiday Concerts and A Grand Night for Singing, Alani also pursues creative writing. She thanks her family, friends, and FHSA's theatre community, especially Mr. Subsara, for his support.
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JOSEPH SOSTRE
as Professor Callahan/Elle's Dad
Senior Drama Major at FHSA, Joseph has starred in every show at FHSA, including The Crucible, Once On This Island, Clue, and Shrek The Musical. Broadway and off-Broadway roles include The Crucible at the Shubert High School Theatre Festival and Mr. Pinkerton in Pinkalicious. He thanks his girlfriend, family, friends, and directors for their endless support.
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AIDEN MARTINEZ
as Warner Huntington III
Bronx-born Musical Theatre senior, Aiden Martinez, started as a hip-hop dancer and evolved into a versatile musician, mastering instruments from acoustic guitar to saxophone, with a focus on jazz. His school roles include Pinocchio in Shrek the Musical. Aiden has performed with New York’s Philharmonic All-City High School Band and aims to impact communities through music.
