March 28, 2024

A Fond Farewell to Stardust Melodies

The Bay View Players performed at Manhattan at the Bay April 25-28, 2019

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Cabaret has been a part of my life for the past seven years since 2013. I started out in sixth grade, Cabaret 30: Tradition. I was a new sixth grader when I tried out for Cabaret and had done very little acting and singing before. I sang “My Favorite Things” for my audition song and found myself apart of the cast. WHen I tried out, I didn’t plan to dance, but Mrs. Kavanagh looked at me and asked, “well, can you move?” From there, I began learning how to dance, learn combinations, and work with others in movement. During my time at Bay View, I’ve always looked forward to the shows. Rehearsals, no matter how often and how long, were the best times of my high school career. Working towards a huge goal for our school and our cast was always so fulfilling and really shaped my love for music.

This year's Cabaret was so much fun, making my last year so memorable. I had so many favorite scenes that I couldn’t possibly choose between them. I loved how energetic the audience got: I could practically feel their energy as they sang along to the songs they knew. We saw many familiar faces in the audience, past cast members who came to support us, and the tech crew at the back dancing and cheering. In the end, we all cast aside our drama, our problems, fear, and any negative emotions for the show. No matter what you’re going through, you find yourself smiling at the mass of people watching our show, our work.

All shows come to an end, and our last curtain call came, the seniors were feeling so many emotions. We found ourselves crying, but smiley widely at the standing crowds, applauding for us and our cast. The lights came down and we hugged our friends as we left the stage for the last time. I will take everything I’ve learned, and everything I’ve become with me into the world. I can’t ever repay the people who have helped me grow from a small, shy girl, to a confident, strong woman.
~AeJee Booth, Senior

This show was definitely interesting, coming off such an iconic show such as the 35th year, I didn’t think it would be possible to top last year. However I was wrong, and our amazing directors were able to go above and beyond yet again. Cabaret has honestly changed my life. I came to Bay View for this show specifically, to help me grow and explore a whole new side of myself that desperately needed to be heard. Cabaret has allowed me to express myself in a way I never thought possible. It has allowed me to crest long-lasting connections and friendships with many individuals that I will never forget. As I look back on my time in cabaret, I have only one thought, how thankful I am to be apart of such a life changing experience.
~Emma North, Senior

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