BRHS Theatre Students Showcased Their Talents On And Off Stage

From Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District:

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Students who are members of the Bridgewater-Raritan High School Theatre Arts program are renowned for their performances as actors and on the stage crew.

Now add producing and directing to their skill set.

That was on the credit line when the June Theatre Showcase was presented on Friday, June 6, in the Bridgewater-Raritan High School auditorium.

Heather Diaforli-Day, the high school’s Theater and Music Teacher, who is also the Director of the highly acclaimed Theatre Arts program, explained the roles that her gifted students worked on that evening, and leading up to the shows.

"The June Theatre Showcase was especially meaningful because every element of both productions was entirely student-produced—from costumes, props, and sets to direction, sound, and lighting," Diaforli-Day said.

The two one-act productions that evening were Little Women, brought to life by the Bridgewater-Raritan High School Thespian Honor Society Troupe No. 5154, and The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, performed by members of the Bridgewater-Raritan High School Theatre Company class.

Diaforli-Day spoke highly about the student performances on stage and off.

"It was inspiring to watch these students collaborate, problem-solve, and grow — not just as performers, but as theatre technicians, leaders, and storytellers. We had an appreciative audience there to support their hard work and creativity," she said.