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DELAYED START (Monday, December 15th) -- Classes begin at 10:00 AM -- Students may arrive as early as 9:15 AM
Congratulations to the cast and crew of amelie!!!
Congratulations to the cast and crew of amelie!!!
The CPFA Spring High School Musical Amelie opened Wednesday, March 13, 2024 - Sunday, March 17, 2024. There was a wonderful understudy performance after school for parents on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
“Amélie is an extraordinary young woman who lives quietly in the world but loudly in her mind. She covertly improvises small but surprising acts of kindness that bring joy and mayhem. But when a chance at love comes her way, Amélie realizes that to find happiness she’ll have to risk everything and say what’s in her heart. Be inspired by this imaginative dreamer who finds her voice, discovers the power of connection, and sees possibility around every corner” (Concord Theatricals - Amelie).
This is the first year CPFA is participating in The Philadelphia Independence Awards. “The Philadelphia Independence Awards celebrates regional high school musical theater and its student artists by providing rigorous development for existing high school theater programs, promoting diverse elements of the professional theater community, and fostering support for under-resourced school theater programs” (Independence Awards). CPFA’s production of Amelie will be adjudicated by local theater professionals.
cpfa fall high school play
cpfa fall high school play
romeo and juliet
romeo and juliet
cappies review
cappies review
Casey S.
Abington Friends School
Submitted for publication to Philadelphia Inquirer - Wordpress Site #1
Abounding with joy, passion, and despair, PALCS' jazzed-up take on Shakespeare's classic Romeo and Juliet was absolutely captivating.
One of the best-known works of 14th and 15th-century English poet and playwright William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet is a tragic tale of forbidden romance, originally set in the city of Verona. Instantly, as Romeo, a member of the Capulet family, encounters Juliet, a Montague, at a ball the two fall for each other. With their families at war, the young couple tries desperately to stay together while conflict rages around them. Refreshingly, PALCS took Shakespeare's original story and added a different flair. Set in New Orleans in the 1950s, PALCS leaned into a Mardi Gras theme as their jazz band spectacularly soundtracked this unique performance.
Overall, the performers brought outstanding energy, fitting the show perfectly. Kicking off with a breathtaking vocal performance by singer Nathanael B., PALCS never held back. Subtle details like faceoffs between rival family members during scene changes and shaking hands on blades also highlighted the incredible level of care and thoughtfulness put into every aspect of the production.
PALCS' star-crossed lovers shone especially bright, combining fantastic chemistry, demonstrated in the famous balcony scene, with moments of individual brilliance. Zane Z., as Romeo, brought a wonderful flow, handling complex language smoothly and coming across as a natural fit for the role. One of the standout performers of the night was Natalie R., spellbinding as Juliet, displaying an astounding range of emotion through the slightest facial expressions and the most resounding, sorrowful screams. Natalie R. commanded the stage, pairing youthful exuberance with talent far beyond her years, magnificently bringing the show to life.
Another crucial element of the show was its supporting characters, who phenomenally matched the leads' energy. Josephine H. served as a comforting maternal figure for Juliet as the Nurse, at times serving as much-needed comedic relief with dramatic expressions and hilariously drawn-out explanations. Dylan B. was just as lively and amusing as Mercutio, almost dancing around the stage while demonstrating profound emotional depth as things took a turn for the worse. Unique to this performance was the jazz band, sensational throughout and fronted by the supremely talented Nathanael B.and Brenna H.
With student dance and fight choreography and musical creativity on full display (students rewrote three different songs to fit the Louisianan theme), there was certainly no lack of student initiative behind the scenes. On top of that, Megan G.'s light design did just enough to illuminate the colorful New Orleans backdrop that suited this production perfectly.
Innovative, heartfelt, and bursting with life, Romeo and Juliet was simply unforgettable, a sweet sorrow to part with.
Congratulations to the CPFA Thespians on their 6 superior scores!
Congratulations to the CPFA Thespians on their 6 superior scores!
(tied for the most by a school in PA in 2024)
(tied for the most by a school in PA in 2024)
The following CPFA students below received a Superior rating on their Thespy performance submissions for the PA State Thespian Conference. They are eligible to attend the International Thespian Festival at Indiana University Bloomington June 23-28, 2024. Links to their performances are below:
-Acting - Monologue, Romeo and Juliet, Dylan B.
-Musical - Solo Musical Theatre, I Don’t Need A Roof, Cailyn C.
-Musical - Solo Musical Theatre, Do It Alone, Madeline D.
-Musical - Solo Musical Theatre, Screw Loose, Josephine H.
-Musical - Solo Musical Theatre, No One Else, Kylie T.
-Musical - Solo Musical Theatre, If I Didn't Believe in You, Zane Z.
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