The Reviews Are In!!
Following four inspiring performances of Annie in December 2011, one Sanford parent wrote:
“Holy Smokes, was 'Annie' good. I work in live events, and can say 'That was a good show.' Not, 'That was a good Middle School show,' or, 'That was a good show my kid was in.' That was just plain a good show. Right length (90 mins). Lots of kids, all well-directed and rehearsed. In the big ensemble scenes every kid had stage business, a place to be and a thing to do, and they knew it and did it. Lots of enthusiasm. Tight pacing. And real talent" ... "Hats off to Jeffry and the rest of the Project SUCCESS team. That was some really good work"..."I wish there were another weekend so I could tell people, "Hey, wanna see a really good show for $5?"
Since 2009, Project SUCCESS has worked hand-in-hand with Sanford Middle School students to produce and perform their annual school musical. In December 2011, Project SUCCESS and Sanford Middle School presented the Winter Musical, Annie, with four inspiring performances in two days. Students worked for eight weeks, in front of and behind the scenes, directly with professional quality sound, sets, lighting and costumes, in addition to acting and singing. Parents, teachers, students, and community members packed the house and were left inspired, entertained, and impressed by the talents and efforts put forth by each performer and crew member.
To enhance the learning experience every year, Project SUCCESS brings in professional directors and musicians. This one-on-one contact with local artists and students, and the experience of the musical performance itself, is one of the key ways in which Project SUCCESS helps students build confidence, gain new experiences, and learn more about themselves and each other through the power of theater.
Congratulations and thank you to all the students, staff, parents and community members who helped out and attended the show.
Click on the links to the right to see photos from Annie and previous years' productions.
Project SUCCESS thanks the Michelson Family Foundation and COMPAS' United Arts Fund, including contributions from hundreds of employess at companies throughout Minnesota, for their support of the 2011 Sanford Middle School Musical.
