Archive for May 2022
2022 Spring Cabaret
The Whitney Players celebrated its youngest performers in a showcase following the winter workshops in musical theatre movement and music. More than 30 young people performed at the Knights of Columbus in Hamden and wowed the audience of nearly 200 friends and family members. Classes taught by Director Cindy Simell-Devoe, Choreographer Jennifer Buonfiglio and Music…
Read More2021 Alumni Highlights
Scott Redmond was on a national tour with Oklahoma, often appearing as Ali Hakim. Taya Diggs did a national tour as Young Anastasia in Anastasia. Chris D’Amato was on Bluebloods and Justin Scalzo was seen in Law and Order! And the amazing Linedy Genao returned to Broadway in Dear Evan Hansen.
Read MoreAll Ages Summer Show Auditions
Summer shows feature age appropriate casting, so adult roles will be filled by adults and roles for young actors will be filled by young actors. In addition, the Whitney Players has a commitment to nurturing the next generation of performers, so there is always a children/youth chorus which is added to as many scenes as…
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