By Fiorella Gargiulo – Social Media Editor

The Jonathan Law Drama Club has begun rehearsing for its annual spring musical “Rock of Ages.”

The show will be open to audiences from March 13-15. 

Director Olivia Rivera is thrilled to be leading the club she once was a part of and believes the future for Law Drama Club is bright. 

“Being a Law alum and involved in drama during my time as a student it’s really cool to come full circle and foster the talent and passion for live theater in students,” Rivera said. “Drama has grown so much since my time as student and the years I’ve taken over that it’s almost unfair to still call it a club.”

Senior Drama Club President Christopher Serrano will play Drew Boley in his final Law performance. As a lead role on and off the stage, Serrano leads the club by stepping up and being a role model for younger members.

“As President for the past two years, my main goal has always been to create a space where our members feel supported, challenged, and excited to be a part of the production,” Serrano said. “I want Drama to feel like a second home where people can grow both on and off stage.”

Drama Board Member Aylanna Vega narrates the musical as Lonny Barnett. Vega understands stepping into a character can bring the club adversity, but it’s important to keep rehearsal lighthearted and supportive.

“We have our ups and downs, but at the end of the day we’re all there to support each other and lift up one another regardless of the adversity we as people, and a club face daily,” Vega said. “I could not have crafted a more interesting and entertaining group of people if I tried, and I am endlessly thankful to have watched the family grow over the years.”

Vice President Mars Thomas plays a young German boy named Franz Klinemann. Franz learns to fall in love with rock, and Thomas is confident the audience will too.

“I’m most excited for people to see the dancing and costumes in this show,” Thomas said. “Since the show takes place in the mid to late 80s, the hair, makeup, and costume are gonna be next level this show.”

Drama Board Member Ava Daniele is a featured dancer and waitress in her junior show. Daniele hopes those watching the performance will feel the heart that each cast member puts into the show. 

“I think that they should walk away after seeing the show with an appreciation for our team work and our love for performing for them and also the wonderful songs stuck in their head,” Daniele said.