Notes

Notes

In our WCT blog, I Have Notes, our Founder & Artistic Director Jerelyn Newman keeps the WCT community up to date on the latest goings-on. Get your company news here first!

Building Confidence with Choreographer Julie Cadena
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Building Confidence with Choreographer Julie Cadena

In this edition of WCT’s blog I Have Notes, guest author Julie Cadena takes us on her professional choreography journey and explains why her favorite dance steps to teach are unconditional self love, courage, and having the audacity.

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And the Award Goes To…
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And the Award Goes To…

We are thrilled to announce that this year's 𝐋𝐚𝐥𝐨 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 winner is Isabella W! This award recognizes excellence in student stage management, in honor of our longtime stage manager/costume designer/snack fairy godmother/swiss army knife of theatre, Carroll Newman.

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The Lalo Legacy Award
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The Lalo Legacy Award

In the last five years there have been two very special people that have assisted in making the magic happen behind the scenes. Those people are Carroll Newman and Marley Woods.

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WCT Students take on Broadway!
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WCT Students take on Broadway!

Two weeks ago, we took 11 of our older students for the very first time from LA to NYC to provide them with a performance tour/Broadway experience!

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Jerelyn: A Trailblazer
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Jerelyn: A Trailblazer

Our Founder and Artistic Director Jerelyn Newman was just named as a featured “Trailblazer” on Business Strategist and Growth Expert Susan Salzman’s site!

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Marcy & Zina Visit During “Dear Edwina, JR.” Rehearsal
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Marcy & Zina Visit During “Dear Edwina, JR.” Rehearsal

Westside Children’s Theatre is THRILLED and HONORED to announce “Dear Edwina JR” will have a special surprise this season! The musical’s author/lyricist, MARCY HEISLER and music composer, ZINA GOLDRICH, will be visiting with the cast!

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Actors Jen Ray and Brock Ciarlelli visit WCT
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Actors Jen Ray and Brock Ciarlelli visit WCT

WCT students and staff were treated to an amazing visit by actors Jen Ray and Brock Ciarlelli! Jen plays “Nancy Donahue” and Brock plays “Brad Bottig” on ABC’s hit comedy “The Middle.”

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