SKA girls make sweet harmony at Production ‘16

The Jewish holidays were beautifully depicted at this year’s Production of the Stella K. Abraham High School for Girls, with beautiful harmonies, comical dramas, superbly choreographed dances, and an inspiring sign language presentation.

On motzei Shabbat, Dec. 17, and twice on Sunday, SKA’s Production cast and crew channeled all their efforts to make this year’s Production one of the most memorable ones ever. Under the leadership of Terri Wagner, SKA’s “First Lady of SKA Theatre,” Dani Sudwerts, Dance Coordinator, Shana Leben, Choir Coordinator and Suzy Libin, Art and Costumes Director, over 200 students participated in this year’s Production — Vesamachta Bechagecha, Rejoicing in Your Festivals.

The auditorium was filled with mothers, sisters, aunts grandmothers, teachers, friends, alumnae and eight grade applicants who watched this amazing display of talent.

Months of work and practice went into preparing for Production.

Students stayed after school perfecting their performances, sometimes individually, but always in the end, coming together as a group. As Wagner observes, “The finale says it all. Everyone is on stage together; there are no individual curtain calls. The backstage crew contributed as much as those out front. Close friendships between all the grades are formed. At rehearsals, everyone watches and cheers!”

“I am so proud of our students’ creativity, talent, dedication and collaborative effort,” said Head of School Helen Spirn. “Our students sparkled on the stage and behind the scenes.”