Southside High’s Center Stage to perform 'Alice in Wonderland' June 5–6

Southside High School students will perform Center Stage’s production of Alice in Wonderland Thursday, June 5, at 4:30 p.m. and Friday, June 6, at 6:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium.

Center Stage is a year‑end performance program that organizers and participants say emphasizes inclusion and student leadership. The program pairs general-education and special-education students and this year included student-choreographed dances and substantial after‑school rehearsal time.

“Center Stage, I would describe it. We are a big fun community. We love to have so much fun during our practices,” said Annalise Piccione, a 10th‑grade student, describing the program. “It’s a great way to show our artistic abilities and ways to perform in different aspects.”

Liana McCarthy, an 11th‑grade student, said the program helped her make new friendships. “My favorite part is everyone I got to meet. I made so many new buddies and friends throughout the Center Stage program, and it makes me so happy every time I see them in the halls,” McCarthy said.

Sofia Jean Francois, a 9th‑grade student, highlighted the performance and dance aspect: “My favorite part is when my team gets together and we dance to our songs.” The students said they practice frequently after school and that the production involves a large number of volunteers and faculty.

The program thanked several faculty and staff who supported the show, including Miss White, Miss Fulgieri and Miss Monsour. The school’s on‑air host noted humorously that Dr. Walsh would not be singing in the production.

Tickets and admission details were not specified on the recording; organizers invited the community to attend both performances in the high school auditorium.

For community members interested in the program, the school encouraged people to attend the June performances and to consider trying out for Center Stage next year.