East Islip Theater Students Present A Stellar "Anastasia"

East Islip NY

10 May, 2021

3:27 PM

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Press release from East Islip High School: May 10, 2021 East Islip High School's dedicated theater students recently presented a specialperformance of "Anastasia" as this year's school musical. For the first time sinch March2020, parents and special guests entered the auditorium to watch the recording of themusical production, which was streamed the following week for those in the communitywho purchased tickets. "Our musical team this year wanted nothing more than to create an authenticexperience for our students and persevered through each challenge due to COVIDrestrictions," said Dr. Robert Wottawa II, the district's director of art, ENL, music and worldlanguages. "This stellar, intimate performance allowed for our students, parents andteachers to all share in this magical time," Wottawa said. "Our students were glowing asthey shared their hard work and gifts with each of us. The evening ended with a standingovation and an overwhelming feeling of joy and a feeling that we accomplished somethinggreat together. I cannot be prouder of our teachers, and I love how we worked together toprovide this amazing experience for our students. I am truly blessed with an outstandingteam and a community that supports us at each step." East Islip High School's dedicated theater students presented a special recorded performance of "Anastasia" as this year's school musical. Photos courtesy of East Islip School DistrictEast Islip High School's dedicated theater students presented a special recorded performance of "Anastasia" as this year's school musical. Photos courtesy of East Islip School DistrictEast Islip High School's dedicated theater students presented a special recorded performance of "Anastasia" as this year's school musical. Photos courtesy of East Islip School DistrictThis press release was produced by East Islip High School: The views expressed here are the author's own.