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Student Spotlight
Jamal Stone, Footloose Lead Role, Ren McCormack
With every role, I learn something new about myself and develop different techniques and skills. There was lots of trial and error with analyzing and deconstructing this role, but it has been one of the best experiences for me. Because this was my last high school musical, the feeling of leaving it all onstage fueled my soul. I really enjoyed the cast that I was surrounded by and the directors that gave me so much guidance and so much freedom with every show. As stressful as it was, the rehearsals were the best part of my day and the reason I got up every morning. I couldn’t have asked for a better opportunity.
My biggest takeaway from the Sun Prairie High School music program would probably be my love for the arts. I want to do this for the rest of my life because I think it’s pretty neat that someone can get onstage or on TV and evoke emotion out of others and impact them in different ways. Every time I get onstage, I feel this rush that makes me remember that this is what I truly love to do. In college, I hope to pursue musical theater but be involved in all forms of entertainment (film, stage, vocal, etc.). I really appreciate everything this program has done for me as a person and a performer.
