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JMMS Drama Club: 'Robin Hood' Production A Big Success!

The Drama Club at Joseph Melillo Middle School performed "The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood" on Thursday night in the East Haven High School auditorium.

The Drama Club at Joseph Melillo Middle School performed "The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood" on Thursday night in East Haven High School auditorium.

All proceeds for the one-night-only event benefitted the middle schoolers' drama club.

Lauren Myers and Lauren Condosta, both teachers at JMMS held casting and rehearsals since December with students from the 6th, 7th & 8th grades at the school. 

Both teachers have been working tirelessly for months with the cast and stage crew that brought East Haven a truly memorable performance.

The cast outfitted and designed all of thier own costumes, as well as some of the props they used in the show.

In addition, along with the assistance of a few parents and volunteers from the high school and its alumni, the student-led stage and production crews constructed and designed all of the sets used during Thursday's play. 

Cast of Characters: Robin Hood - Austin Rivera, Lady Marian - Tia Adinolfi, Prince John - Brianna Andrea, Sheriff of Nottingham - Olivia Petroccio, Town's Guy - Selena Malaterra, Lady in Waiting - Danielle Stefania, Friar Tuck - Jonny's Jara-Silva, Will Scarlet - Jessica pethic, Little John - Victoria gentile, Allan Adale - Celina Ferraro. The Fawning Ladies were played by Ayushi Patel, Leah Reed & Kaleyshka santiago, Guards were Joey Aloi & Gabrielle DeLuca, Joe Aloi also played Rich Man, and Kaleyshka Santiago doubled as Poor Lady With A Baby. Kudos to the Back Stage Crew & Set Designers; Brandon Butler, Emily Faulkner, Katelynn Perno, Rayonna Millhouse, Alexa Battaglino, Kelly Ahumada, Taylor Myers, Savina Gagnon, Jasmine Cortorreal, Amber Ciscone & Michael Comesanas!


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