For the past three years, the district has proudly partnered with the local theater company, Plaza Theatrical, to present a summer performance. Students from all five schools auditioned in June and jumped straight into rehearsals for the production of “Once on This Island,” held from July 17-18 at the Elmont Memorial Library Theatre.
“Once on This Island” is a coming-of-age, one-act stage musical based on “My Love, My Love; or, The Peasant Girl” by Rosa Guy, a Caribbean-set retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale “The Little Mermaid.”
“The students absolutely enjoy the comradery and a chance to be perform in a state-of-the-art facility such as the Elmont Theatre,” Superintendent of Schools Regina Agrusa said. “This is an incredible opportunity for our student actors, and I appreciate the partnership and collaboration.”
This fall, the district will once again partner with Plaza Theatrical to bring a middle school performance of “The Lion King Jr.” to the stage.
