Aida, a rock musical that tells the story of the tragic romance between the slave-princess Aida (played by Sherley Demetrius) and the Egyptian prince Radames (portrayed by Matthew Edlind), hit the stage at Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School for three nights in March.
With their voices ready and their choreography set, the students rehearsed tirelessly to ensure that this year’s show hit a high note with audiences. The musical, which was presented by the Fine Arts Department, was written by Elton John and Tim Rice, and based on Giuseppi Verdi’s Italian-language opera of the same name. Songs included “Every Story is a Love Story” sang by Diana Peralta as Amneris, “Written in the Stars” by Sherley and Matthew, and “A Step Too Far” by Diana, Matthew, and Sherley.
The musical was directed by Gina Occhiogrosso and included support from Assistant Director Michelle Budion, Choreographer Sylvia Walsh, Production Stage Manager Christina Rivera, Assistant Stage Manager Lauren Marotta, Vocal Director Larry Wurtzel, Backstage Manager and Costume Director Meredith Wanzer, Set Designer Lauren Lefkowtiz, Dance Captain Ashley Noble, Art Designer Lois DeVito, Pit Conductor and Accompanist Marc Levenson, Light Designer Erik Putz, and Sound Design by Sensory Lighting & Sound.
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