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Mohon Masque presented The Music Man, April 3-6 — One of Broadway's all-time classics will come to the Mohonasen stage April 3-6 when Mohon Masque presents The Music Man. This American classic tells the story of traveling conman "Professor" Harold Hill and his promise to teach a small-town children's band using the "think system." Mohonasen's production stars Alex Resila as Harold Hill and Alexandra Tebano as Marian the Librarian. They're joined by an all-star cast of 90 students in grades 3-12. More details and new photos here.

NEW! Read the March 31 Daily Gazette feature story on Mohonasen Theater Director Dr. Margaret Gray and this weekend's show. More here.

Mohon Masque Summer Performance Theatre presented “Up the Down Staircase” on August 3 —
“Hi teach” are the first words heard as students pour into Classroom 304 at Calvin Coolidge High School, New York City. They are noisy, exuberant, tending to talk over each other, and asking questions (i.e. “you give homework?”). Mohon Masque presented the wonderful comedy, "Up the Down Staircase," where Mohonasen students acted like students on Friday, August 3 at 10 a.m.  

Thank you to the following cast members:
Anthony Miller, McKensie Aviza, Je Zsa Nay Stevens, Ryan Moran, Mark DiCerbo, Dimitri Koutsopouslos, Tyler Massaroni, Paul Grassia, Karley Enright, Jamie Mucci, Jordan Glasser, Rob Esposito, Noel Letourneau, Alex Battaglia, Mariel Caruso, Michael Mangino, Alex Resilia

Director: Dr. Margaret Gray
Assistant: Mark DiCerbo
Set Design: Judy Caruso, Claudia DeMartino and cast members
Flyers/Program: Mary Newcomb
Special thank you to: Bill Rourke, Tom Cimochowski and Frank DiNola

Li'l Masque Summer Performance Theater presented "Cinderella" on July 20 — The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale was reborn this summer with Li’l Masque Theatre’s production of “Cinderella" on July 20. The story was told through charming music, dialogue and movement.

Thank you to the following cast members:
Kariann Newcomb, McKenzie Ryan, Christian Gunn, Michael Aniolek, Lindsey Gerhard, Antonia Piccirillo, Marisa Piccirillo, Angela Dagostino, Jake La Marca, Jacob Nuding, Michael Navaretta, Zac Kaso, Hannah DeMarco, Alexa DeRuscio, Maria Andrew, Madelyn Egan, Ana Gesek, Deja Ellis, Katelynn Jorgensen, Eliza Figueroa, Nichole Hart, Kera Hamilton, Katie Hutton, Zac Kaso, Shelby Sabourin, Mallory Mrozinski, Hannah Smith, Amber Picard, Marisa White, Kerrigan Phelan, Julia Wingle, Samantha Purcell, Michael Navaretta, Gabrielle Van Dyk, Nichole Navaretta, Cati Hendron, Lisa DuBois, McKenzie Kane, Lexie Paddon, Stephanie Resila, Anna Starr, Felicia Wingle, Emily Clark

Mohon Masque places second in Capital Region for best musical; Six students nominated for best actor/actress, one receives top honor — Mohon Masque's production of The King & I has received second place for the best musical in the Capital Region. Additionally, six Mohonasen students were nominated for the best actor/actress category, with Mohonasen High School senior, Claudia DeMartino, taking top honors in the region. 

The annual competition was sponsored by the Schenectady Light Opera Company. 

The students nominated for best actress/actor include:

• Claudia DeMartino - first place winner
• Chloe Hester
• Jacob Nuding
• Alexander Resila
• Rachel Newman
• Matthew Van Gelder

Congratulations!

Director: Dr. Margaret Gray
To Contact, Telephone: 518-356-8300

Students from grades K-12 are invited to participate in Mohonasen's two student theatre groups: Mohon Masque (grades 9-12) and Li'l Masque (grades K-8). Two major productions are generally staged each year, one in the late fall/early winter along with a major musical in the spring.

These student theatre groups, under the direction of Dr. Margaret Gray, have earned a reputation for putting on outstanding performances that play to packed houses year after year.

Tryouts and rehearsals are announced at least a week in advance to give students time to prepare. Beyond acting and singing, students can get involved in many other ways. Directing, stage crew, set building, costumes, fundraising and lighting are just a few of the behind-the-scenes opportunities for students. Parents are also encouraged to get involved and continue to provide invaluable support to this important program.

Summer theatre courses are also offered at Mohonasen, for elementary, middle and high school students, alike.

In their senior year, Mohonasen High School students may take two elective courses in theatre which count toward their English requirements for graduation. Primarily directed toward performance, the course provides training in special skills related to theatre performance and production. Students study the means of creating and producing drama as they engage in individual and group theatrical and theatre-related tasks. Theatre I covers stage direction, voice and diction, stage movement, character, analysis and fundamentals of play production. Theatre II continues skill development in these areas while delving more deeply into aspects of play production such as setting, lighting, costuming and makeup.