This years Heritage Middle School students choreographed and performed  a musical called “MTV: a Tribute to the 80s.” Students worked under the direction of Ms. Puma and Mrs. Clina. True to it’s title, the play featured dance performances and skits related to American Culture during the 80’s. The sets were completed by students in the after school Empire Program as well as other art students under the direction of Ms. McCarthy. The show was well attended by parents and members of the community. According to students, “The acting was phenomenal and the choreography was impressive.

Cast of Characters (in order of appearance)

Martha Quinn:  Sauvelene Polycarpe

Joan Jett:  Sarah Hyun

Whatchamacallit Actors:Julian Lamar, Jessica Fendt

The “Voice”: Jacob Secreto

Journey: Alex Hughes

“The Band”: Brandan Alvarez, Ashley Gage, Ashley Rosemberg

JJ Jackson: Enrique Bermidez

Cyndi Lauper: Lambrini Adrianis

Madonna: Sidney Hope

Dunkin Donuts guy:                      

Devil: Maren Krasner

Angel:  Ashley Rosemberg

Whitney Houston:Kahlaya Cowan

Downtown Julie Brown:  Alexia Christoforodis

Bon Jovi: Jack Mummery

Where’s the Beef:  Alyssa Perez,  Elle Gerbes, Vivian Gage

Bangles: Edana Eyring, Rowan Hoyt, Inez O’Shea

Run DMC: Iman Flavius, Cordelia Perry, Imani Hornedo

Gavin Edwards: Tyler Kenson

Michael Jackson: Jahleel Wilson

Dancers: Therese Antinovich, Samantha Baez, Alexis Beri, Brianna Garcia, Makiya Hobbs, Alasia Hodges, Emma Lewis, Amy Lopez, Morghain Losgar, Kiera O’Shea, Naziah Owens, Gigi Pollick, Rachel Riccardi, Crishanae Smith, Zara Tranquada.

All photos from dress rehearsal can be found here.