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Students at 70 First High School stage Sweet Charity; director says arts teach cross-curricular skills
Summary
Students at 70 First High School, Cumberland County Schools' school of the arts, performed the musical Sweet Charity after weeks of preparation. Theater director Susanna Wagner and student performers described how the production develops teamwork, technical skills and practical math knowledge.
Students at 70 First High School, Cumberland County Schools' school of the arts, performed the musical Sweet Charity after weeks of preparation, theater director Susanna Wagner and student performers said.
The production, presented at the district arts high school, offered students on-stage roles and behind-the-scenes responsibilities that staff and students said reinforced teamwork and hands-on technical skills. "This is what I've always been wanting to do. I've always dreamt of just acting on stage and acting in front of an audience and acting for people, and this has really completed me, and I can't wait to do more," a lead student said.
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