‘You Can’t Sit With Us’: Massapequa Drama Club Produces ‘Mean Girls’

MASSAPEQUA, NY. — “Fetch” might finally happen next month, as Massapequa High School students bring the musical adaptation of Mean Girls to the stage March 6 and 7.

The musical follows the same plot as the 2004 comedy movie, with homeschooled student Cady Heron transferring to an American public high school and quickly learning the complicated ins and outs of social life there. Playing the role of Cady in this production is senior Allison Hassell, who said the production has managed to teach her a new lesson as she wraps up her time at Massapequa High.

“It’s a really good way to celebrate the end of high school with a show that’s about
high school,” Hassell said. “Figuring out who they want to be is a lesson people take with
them as they leave high school.”

The cast is comprised of 75 students, with junior Juliana Ansaldi playing the role of Regina George, junior Sophia Rose Alfieri playing Gretchen and senior Lauren Borenstein playing Karen. Meanwhile sophomore Michael Colberg plays Damian, junior Nick Bernstein plays the role of Aaron, sophomore Hunter Lewner plays Kevin, junior Alex Green plays Mr. Duvall and senior Giavanna Pizzo is Miss Norbury.

“I like the music, it’s very good, it’s upbeat,” Colberg said. Colberg’s character, Damian, a friend to Cady in the movie, acts as a narrator in the two-act stage show. “I like the story. It teaches a very valuable lesson and it’s very funny.”

Directing the production is Katie Pearsall, while Danielle Coutieri served as choreographer, Nichole Greene was production assistant, Craig Coyle served as vocal director and Jason Cavanaugh was the crew director.

“This is a fun, popular show that we’ve been looking forward to doing for a long
Time,” Pearsall said. “I have the right group of students that are perfect for the roles.”

Performances will take place Friday, Mar. 6 and Saturday, Mar. 7 at 7 p.m. in the Baldwin Auditorium at Massapequa High School. Tickets cost $15 and can be purchased at the door, or in advance through the school’s music department, reachable at 516-308-5085. Additionally, senior citizens will be able to attend a free performance Thursday, Mar. 5 at 12:30 p.m.. That performance will come with cookies and coffee in the lobby, beginning at noon, and requires reservations for any groups arriving by bus or van.