MANCHESTER – Students from the township’s middle school and high school got a visit from Broadway star Christy Altomare who held an exclusive musical theater workshop with them recently.
Altomare, best known for her lead role in the Broadway musical, “Anastasia,” inspired and prepared the students for their upcoming performances of “Anastasia” and “Shrek Jr.”
Altomare provided students with a unique opportunity to learn about acting and performing while also sharing some of her own personal experiences on stage.
The actress’s career spans across major Broadway productions, including “Mamma Mia!” and “Spring Awakening.” She shared her expertise in acting, vocal technique, and stage presence. Students participated in a variety of interactive exercises that focused on building confidence, refining their performances, and understanding the intricacies of musical theater.
Actress Christy Altomare, seen at center, joins Manchester drama students for a recent workshop. (Photo courtesy Manchester Schools)
The students were excited to learn from Altomare, gaining valuable insights into what it takes to succeed on the Broadway stage. “I am so grateful for the chance to learn from a true Broadway star,” said one of the students participating in the workshop.
“Christy has inspired me to work harder on my craft and believe in myself as a performer. This experience will stay with me for a lifetime,” the student added
Another student remarked “Christy was a delight to work with and she gave some incredible advice that is really going to help us not just in theatre but in life. She had the best energy and is genuinely the sweetest person ever.”
Altomare’s visit was organized by Manchester Township School District’s Performing Arts Teachers, Katie Sherman and Krystyna Hubbard. Their goal was to provide students with hands-on experience from professionals in the industry.
“Christy’s energy was magical and inspiring. What an incredible experience for our students. Their performances in ‘Anastasia’ and ‘Shrek’ will be more honest and inspired because of her workshop,” Sherman said.
Actress Christy Altomare, best known for her lead role in the Broadway musical, “Anastasia” joins several Manchester Township drama students during her recent visit where she conducted a drama workshop. (Photo courtesy Manchester Schools)
Hubbard described the actress saying, “Christy was so supportive and encouraging while sharing her tricks of the trade with our students. They responded really well to her positive energy and have already incorporated some of her feedback into their acting for our show.”
The students’ upcoming performances will showcase the hard work and dedication they’ve put into their craft, and the workshop with Altomare served as an inspiring and valuable tool in their artistic development.
The Manchester Township Middle School Drama students performed “Shrek Jr.” in March
Drama students of MTHS will be performing “Anastasia” at 7 p.m. on April 11-12 with a matinee performance at 2 p.m. on April 12.
Both performances will be held at Manchester Township High School, 101 Hawks Way.
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