This production of PS17Q's Moana Jr. combines the unique and varied talents of students, staff, and community members.
The entire ensemble would like to say a very special thank you to the following:
All the parents and caregivers of the fifth grade class for your love and support
Ms. Heyward, Ms. Wright, and Ms. Archodis for your incredible support, love of the arts, and flexibility to make this dream a reality
The fifth grade team including Ms. Ahmed, Ms. Angeles, Ms. Choudhury, Ms. David, Ms. Durocher, Ms. Pappas, and Ms. Monique, for your support and cooperation throughout the whole rehearsal process
All the teachers and staff who volunteered your time to show support for the arts and your beloved students
Ms. Wright and Ms. Luley for help with the Wicked on Broadway filed trip
Ms. Barefoot, our amazing student teacher, for your help with choreography, rehearsals, costumes, and all things Moana
Ms. Jones for assisting with rehearsals and final preparations
Ms. Nora Gustuson for costume design and creation
Ms. Dafni Liatou for sewing the jellyfish skirts
Ms. Espinal, Ms. Rivera, and PK-123 for creating and donating their car wash for our Gate Monster
Ms. Ahmed for donating the fringes to make all our grass skirts
Ms. Charleen and Ms. Janet for your help with all purchases and coordinating schedules with teachers
Ms. Ycelsa for your help with family communications
Agent Mondal for keeping our school safe
Mr. Rob and Mr. Mike for your help with all custodial needs
Materials for the Arts for costumes and supplies
The entire PS 17 community for joining us in this celebration of the arts!
