A Note from the Director, Ms. Amy Kosturik:

This musical gives our students the opportunity to actively practice components of the New York State Elementary Learning Standards for the Arts in Theatre.

With audience in mind for purpose, the focus of our rehearsals is to present information in a meaningful way. The skills that are practiced while rehearsing are to make eye contact with your audience, speak in a clear strong voice with an attention to pronunciation, diction, phrasing and vocal expression, and to exercise appropriate facial expression and body language to give optimal understanding and meaning to what is being presented.

There is also a strong emphasis on recognizing, understanding the background behind and taking on the character traits and mannerisms in the development of the character, they are portraying in the musical. This drama component supports the concepts learned in their ELA curriculums while also addressing Theater Arts standards.

The importance of collaboration and the development of a cast and crew “team” is encouraged and nurtured throughout small group rehearsals and full rehearsals. Students in 3rd grade are also empowered to take on more responsibility through the student stage crew.

The goal is to have our students practiced and prepared to insure a feeling of confidence when speaking to an audience. While doing so, they gain the understanding that the quality of their part in the musical is an important contribution to the success of the finished production. 

Our students have worked very hard to put this production together for you. We hope you enjoy the show!

PHOTOS | Fostertown Presents Alice in Wonderland

Cast Photos provided by Amy Kosturik

Fostertown ETC Magnet School’s Production of Alice in Wonderland

Drama Direction ……………...…………. Amy Kosturik

Costuming ………………….…..……..…. Amy Kosturik

Music Compositions ………….….……  Star Sanderson   

Choreographer ……………….…........…. Amy Kosturik

Stage Crew Manager ………….…….....…... Lisa Hawes

Props Manager…………………..…..… Ashley McGuire

Dance Ensemble Supervisor ………….... Selena Petrilli

Music Supervisor ……………………….. Kathy Guzman

Backstage Managers…………….……..…. Kathy Coffey,  Milagros Loayza

Prop Construction …………………..… Janice Greenop, Amanda Minard, Michelle Delgado, Kayla Allen

Student Stage Crew

Student Director: Teagan MacGregor

Student Stage Manager: Itzayana Gonzalez 

Student Music Assistant: Emir Ramos

Prop Assistants: Mariann Sandoval Najera, Romeo Morales, Eyad Elagami

Sound Operator: Derick Cruz-Reconco    

Curtain Operators: James Barker Ferguson   

Lighting Operators: Cooper Rausenberger, Liam Rivers, Pagers: Juan Cruz, Mateo Valera

Sound Effect Pit Orchestra

Asly Alcerro Colindres, Zhaory Cruz Sandres, Yanitza Vasquez Diaz, Saquan Edwards, David Solis, Angel Benitez, Jake Aracena, Jeremiah Stubbs, Camila Vargas, Josias Carbajal Oseguera

Ms. Guzman’s class

Alice …………………….……. Renesmay Miranda

Caterpillar ……………………… Kalani Hamilton

Mushroom …………………..…….. Prince Fedrick

Pigeon Mom ………………….……. Viviana Lopez

Pete ……………………………..... Valentino Lopez

Pat …………………………………….….. Lilia Hill

Color Storytellers:

Marlie Cohen, Jacob Huaman Ramos, Daniella Antonio, Kaiden Middleton, Aaron Pelaez, Leah White, Marc Williams, Dylan Yonnone

Mrs. Coffey’s class

Alice ………………….…….……. Daela Townsend

Cheshire Cat ……………..……… Josie Kavanagh

Mad Hatter ………………...…….. Kalani Pearson

March Hare ….……………… Domenico Imbembo

Dormouse ………………...……… Olivia Albertelli

Digger…………………….………. Nova Townsend

Flora ………………………….……. Kaylee Castro

Herb …………………………….….. Ellie Esposito

Color Storytellers:

Riley Carubia, James Ciccarelli, Abrahkiahn Maresca-Cummings, Gabriel Nava, Lianna Ocasio

Ms. McGuire and Ms. Hawes’ class

Alice ……………….……………Italivi Gonzalez

Lewis Carroll …………………. Austin Dabroski

Queen of Hearts ……………… Scarlett Flannery

Color Storytellers:

Isabela Bruno, Jayden Corbett, Ismael Corona-Celis, Josiah Cruz, Ava Marrero, Kilian Millan-Lopez, Shaheem Sturridge

Dance Captains:

Emery Pinkett and Sasha Brown

Dance Ensemble A: Dance of the Guards

Brayden Burgos Lopez, Katie Gogerty, Jenielyz Nunez, Hope Slater, Parker Forbes, Alaya Hernandez, Delilah Sotomayor, Car’Mani Hinson, Lily MacGregor, Rehmi Mora, Janelis Ochoa, Olivia Squadroni

Dance Ensemble B: Dance of the Arches

Abigail Alvarado, Karoleth Espinosa Pineda, Milagros Guerrero Gonzaga, Alba Lopez, Yaneth Maldonado Lopez, Estefani Vargas Pozo, Andrea Vasquez, Alani Zagal Cando, Aranza Aragon-Torres, Abril Mendoza