Live Theatre Energizes Downtown from Toquet Hall
After transitioning from Zoom to the stage, actors and actresses of Triple Threat Academy brought live theatre back to Downtown Westport with their performance of The Breakfast Club on Saturday from the historic Toquet Hall.
The performance was partially script-in-hand with props and costumes that brought energy to the youth club’s room as family and friends looked on. Directed by Keith Contreras-McDonald and Cynthia Gibb in concert with the Triple Threat team, the student actors had limited time to rehearse for the show - but after the switch from virtual to reality - it was a standing ovation that punctuated the performance and solidified the notion that the show must go on, Zoom or not.
Cast members included:
John Bender: Cooper Sadler
Claire Standish: Josy Pitaro
Brian Johnson: Brian Lombardi
Allison Reynolds: Ariana Brodows
Andrew Clark: Cameron Mann
Principal Vernon: Nick Sadler
Carl: Mario Manna
Brian's Mom: Jean Louisa Kelly
Andrew's Dad: David Smith
Claire's Dad: Michael Sharits
Stage Direction: Celia Maddaloni
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Triple Threat Academy will continue to bring live theater to the downtown area with their Spring sessions for both adults and children with the help of their team of acclaimed actors, directors, and singers. For more information, visit their website; triplethreat.us