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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
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.
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.
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.
Mikko D. Sperber Joins WCT’s Summer 2020 Zoom Classes!
We are excited to welcome Mikko D. Sperber to our team of educators for our “Beyond the Script” Summer 2020 Zoom classes! Mikko will be teaching the One-Act Play Writing class for grades 9-12.
Brian d'Arcy James, Jack Coleman, Robyn Buck Join Summer Zoom Sessions
We were thrilled to welcome several acting professionals to our Zoom sessions the past two weeks for Beyond the Script classes with Kim Hanke!
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!
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!
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!
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.”
WCT’s Flat Stanley Had a Whirlwind Broadway Experience
WCT’s “FLAT STANLEY” had an amazing musical journey from LA to Chicago to NYC when he traveled through the mail!