For the second year in a row, the Jr./Sr. High School Drama Club presented its annual musical at the Stanley Theater in Utica.
Students performed “The Wizard of Oz!” at the historical venue on February 19 and 20. 
A total of 1,015 tickets were sold, the most ever for a Westmoreland musical.
Each of the two performances featured several student actors “flying” on stage. These students completed special training at the Stanley Theater on February 18 with ZFX, the largest “flying” company in the world. ZFX specializes in flying effects, including performer flying effects, theatrical flying systems and scenic automation.
“It’s an awesome opportunity not every school has,” senior cast member Julia Hutchins said of performing at the Stanley Theater.
“For many of our student actors, performing at the Stanley Theater is an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and something I hope will spur continued interest in our music program,” Mrs. Davis, musical director and Jr./Sr. High School music teacher added. “I would like to thank the Board of Education and district administration for their support and making this possible.”
Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket to attend one of the performances!
To view photos from the February 19 performance, click here.
To view the official musical program, click here.