Community Reacts to Hairspray Musical

The Nanuet High School students performed a dress rehearsal as a free preview of the Hairspray Musical Wednesday night for the senior citizens and a family rate for the cast members’ parents and siblings.

Here are their reactions to months of hard work by the students and Jack Gremli, Nanuet schools’ performing arts director.

“It was very good.”

Justine Roth of Barr Middle School

“It was really amusing.”

Sam Hoag of Barr Middle School

“Out of this world. I want to see it again.”

Gail Kain

“Unbelievable from beginning to end. Not one slow moment. There’s so much talent.”

Ingrid Schoch

“The show was spectacular. Awesome. The kids worked really hard and are very dedicated.”

Barbara Irwin

“I was impressed that over 103 students were involved with the show. The energy that came off the stage also went onto the audience. There was a lot of happiness and liveliness.”

Pat Dudek

“It was very good. I enjoyed it very much. It was fun to see my friends perform.”

Erica Watson of Pearl River High School.

“I thought it was a brilliant performance. I really enjoyed the show. The hard work of those kids paid off.”

Bill Curry

“It was a great show. I loved the dancing. It was extraordinary. It was over the top and the pit was wonderful.”

Christine Wu

After a long day, here’s a few words from some cast members.

“It was long, but worth it. I got here at six in the morning. We had teasers here, then went to the elementaries. We had five teasers all together all day and then had this preview dress rehearsal for the senior citizens.”

Bridget Cafaro who plays Tracy Turnblad

“It was really tiring, but really fun. I’m really pumped for this weekend. I’m glad it was sold out.”

Niki Miller who plays Velma Von Tussle