{"id":6211,"date":"2012-02-23T14:39:38","date_gmt":"2012-02-23T19:39:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mdcthereporter.com\/?p=6211"},"modified":"2016-04-26T14:44:06","modified_gmt":"2016-04-26T18:44:06","slug":"seven-mdc-students-star-in-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mdcthereporter.com\/staging\/8357\/seven-mdc-students-star-in-show\/","title":{"rendered":"Seven MDC Students Star In Show"},"content":{"rendered":"

Passion is defined as an intense desire or enthusiasm for something in particular.<\/p>\n

For seven Miami Dade College Kendall Campus students, that something is the performing arts.<\/p>\n

“As soon as I stepped on stage and started performing, I was instantly addicted to it,\u201d said 18-year-old theater major Christopher Rojas, who plays Mr. Milton Gatch in The Roxy Theater Group\u2019s latest rendition of the Tony Award-winning musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Rojas, along with fellow MDC students Sasha Mangarre-Rodriguez, Bianca Arrest, Mario Aguado, Fidel Urbina, Patricia Martinez and Chloe Baiza share similar feelings and have joined forces in the production.<\/p>\n

With the help of lively songs and extravagant dance numbers, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying<\/em> culminates in a vivacious story of ambition, love and the hilarious behind-the-scenes antics of the corporate world.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a really fun show,\u201d\u00a0 Rojas said. \u201cThe entire cast and crew have really put in a lot of hard work and dedication to making this a great show.”<\/p>\n

Approximately 190 people auditioned with hope of landing a role in the play, with the final cast and orchestra consisting of 70 students, aged 12-22, representing more than 25 schools and colleges across Miami-Dade County.<\/p>\n

“We held three to four auditions to be able to see as many people as possible,\u201d said Ana Andreu, Programs Director of The Roxy Performing Arts Center and Co-Director of\u00a0 How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying<\/em>.<\/p>\n

She says that hopeful performers went through an intense audition testing their skills in dancing, singing and acting.<\/p>\n

“We started rehearsing in November, so since then I’ve been reading the script and really developing my character,” said 18-year-old theater major Sasha Mangarre-Rodriguez, playing the character Hedy LaRue.<\/p>\n

The Roxy Theatre Group partnered with Culture Shock\u2014a division of Miami-Dade County’s department of Cultural Affairs\u2014for the production. As a part of the partnership, participating organizations donate tickets to Culture Shock, which then sells them to students for $5. It also serves as a complementary marketing tool for the donation programs.<\/p>\n

The Roxy PAC has been a second home for many MDC students pursuing the performing arts.<\/p>\n

“I definitely encourage other MDC theater majors to come here to start pursuing their careers,\u201d said Bianca Arrest, 19, playing Miss Krumholtz.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think that being a part of any community theatre or program can bring growth into your life, not only as a performer but as a person.”<\/p>\n

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying<\/em> made its debut at The Roxy PAC on Feb. 17 with additional shows\u00a0 running through March 3.\u00a0 Show times: Fridays & Saturdays, 8 p.m. 8 p.m.\u00a0 Sun., 5:30 p.m. and\u00a0 Sat., March 3rd, 3 p.m. General Admission is $20.<\/p>\n

For tickets or more information please call 305-226-0030, email JTorgas@RoxyPac.com<\/a> or visit RoxyPAC.com.<\/p>\n

Roxy Performing Arts Center<\/strong>
\n1645 SW 107 Ave.
\nMiami, FL 33165<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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