Meet the Cast

*Photos taken by Norah Tahiri

 Grecia is the only first-grader who was allowed to be in the production. This is no ordinary first-grader. She speaks better English than most of our 9th graders. She is also a doll. She knew everyone's lines and performed with her whole self. She is also known for her great hugs and valley-girl priss.

Tania is a precocious youngster who breaths drama club. One day I was sick and had to cancel drama club. I heard about it for weeks. As "Old Monkey" Tania gave her line with gusto: "Presenting King Louie, king of the Monkeys!"

 Irma is our 6th grade rock. She played Bagheera #1 and wowed the crowd with her awesome voice and dancing skills. She's super positive and a born leader.

 Fabiola grew leaps and bounds in this role. Initially bummed that she couldn't play something girly, she had her hesistation about the role. We turned Shere Khan into a wicked-witch sort of character, gave her some gloves with nails and the tranformation occured!

 Giselle saved the show. She played Mama Wolf, Kaa 1, Elephant Soldier and Monkey. In every number all children looked to her for the next line or dance move. She is Grecia's (little wolf at the top) sister. They were always ready for drama club.

 Lucia has tons of energy. We ran into trouble at the beginning of the year channeling that energy, but she grew hugely! She shined as a part of the snake body.

Johny is featured here in his Papa Wolf costume, but is better known as Colonel Hathi, the elephant. He has a fierce march  and I will forever remember his line delivered in deadpan yell (think Austin Powers unable to control the tone of his voice) "A MANCUB IN THE JUNGLE? THIS IS TREASON! SABOTAGE!"

 Alex shared the role of Mowgli with Erick. Both were equally awesome so we had them trade off. Every time they switched, we had them tag one another out. We tried to place the tag-outs at super awkward moments (ie-mid-line) so we could accentuate the awkwardness that two boys are playing one character.

 Anahi played Shanti (the girl who lures Mowgli away in the end... kind of suggestive, right? a little weird). But nonetheless she did an awesome job! She was among 5 girls who made up Kaa the snake with huluhoops.

 Angie is a born-performer. She's got the magic. We gave her every solo mid-process that we possibly could.

Eduardo played King Louie with gusto. This kid has mad energy and we put it to use. He flipped over the back of Karen (Baloo) in "I Wanna Be Like You" and walked on his hands!

 Erick played the other Mowgli and did an awesome job. My favorite moment was in Mowgli Runs when Mowgli has a montage running through the jungle. Erick thought it a good idea to have Mowgli run in slow-mo. He did it as a joke in rehearsal and it was the best idea anybody had in the whole process. He is hilarious.

 Karen played Baloo and she stole the show! Another born performer, she was fearless in playing a role that she initially wasn't too excited about. Girls want to be girls, right? This girl rocked it. I am so proud/

 Josselin is in 2nd grade. I don't think she ever learned any lyrics. But she sure looked cute.

 Viviana was an incredible little bee. She is now a drama kid, for life.

Michelle played  a monkey!

Moises.... Ah Moises. You can see the mischief in his eyes. We put that mischief to good use though. As a monkey and an elephant he lit up when that performance came around!

Reina was born for the stage! With the best work ethic and great attitude she was one of my sh..... favorites. She is an excellent dancer and a great singer too!

Directors Miss Andrea, Mr. Greene, and Miss Amy!