Musical Revue Takes Center Stage

Caitlin Adler, director and choral music teacher, describes the production as “a collection of songs from various musicals that have to do with the inner monologue of the character singing.” The performances will include numbers from the Broadway shows “Waitress,” “Dear Evan Hansen” and “The Color Purple,” among others.

With a revue, Adler explained since there is no plot, the audience “will catch glimpses of vulnerability and candidness from these characters on a broad spectrum not always captured in a traditionally mapped plot.”

Eileen Kang ’26 said she’s able to connect to her character through her solo performance of “If This Is Love” from “The Notebook” musical. “It's about young Ali in her teenage years and she's afraid of love, but it also stands for adulthood and all the experiences that come with that — so at first she's really nervous, and then she's ready to embrace everything,” Kang explained. “I'm also stepping into adulthood so it’s helping me process my life as well.”

Sophomore and dance captain Dara Akinwande also found personal connection with her solo as she rehearsed “Corner of the Sky” from “Pippin.” “As somebody who doesn't sing often, I find the song challenging in a beginner sort of way that makes me feel like I can show off what I learned during this season,” she shared.

For Kang, who as voice part captain helped train the newer students, that growth is music to her ears.

“If I could say one thing about the show, it would be how proud I am of all the younger kids,” Kang said. “A lot of them were nervous at first but you can genuinely tell that they've put so much work and effort into each song. Seeing everyone grow has been very rewarding.”

Adler added, “Be prepared to see students SHINE.” 

Don’t miss the performances tonight, Friday, January 31, and tomorrow, Saturday, February 1, at 7:00 p.m., in the Experimental Theater in the Fonseca Center.