Highlights from the Little Theatre
The room where it happens
Theatre Arts Program, English Dept, George W. Hewlett High School, June 2021


Showcases 2021
Theatre encompasses all of the major forms of human expression. It is the continuing practice of empathy and the search to find the answers to the mysteries that motivate the human personality.
During this unprecedented time, I am so proud that Thespians and Theatre students have been continuing to write, direct and perform within stage and film mediums to continue to practice and support the many skills that theatre arts teaches. Skills such as communication, confidence, accountability, creativity, time management, collaboration and resilience.Students have been exploring storytelling live and on film during Theatre classes this year.
All classes within the Hewlett Theatre program are highlighted in our showcase website created by Mackenzie Smith. Enjoy!https://sites.google.com/hwps.net/hewletttheatre/welcome
Senior One Acts
https://sites.google.com/hwps.net/hewletttheatre/senior-theatre-projects

The Thespian Honor Society welcomes new members!
Thespian is a title of honor, signifying a commitment to an art as old as humanity. The students inducted tonight have devoted over 100 hours of service to theatre arts productions at our school. In addition, each of our new inductees has taken at least two theatre courses and many will continue on to complete our NY State English Council’s award -winning Theatre sequence.
The following students have been inducted as THESPIANS:
Noga Altheim
Anneliese Baum
Leah Bragin
Jeff Castellon Bojorge
Cory Easterling
Olivia Ginzburg
Anastasia Inglima
Samarah Kirschbaum
Justin Mardorf
Krisantina Prifti
Elani Rocha
Melissa Ruvinov
Sarah Smith
Emma Tsoglin
Thoughts from our THESPIANS: On Theatre
For me, theater is collaboration in search of a new reality. It can be near-identical to or completely removed from real life, with people coming together to create a world they can noticeably shape.
-Emma
To me, theatre means working with others to tell a unique story.
–Noga
Theatre is a way for me to express myself, have fun, and to be someone who I'm not for a while. Theatre is a way for me to be social and have a good time while creating something I am proud of and I think is worthwhile to watch.
-Anneleise
To me, theatre provides me with a way to express my feelings without having to directly say how I truly feel.
–Leah
This sounds like really cliché but Theatre to me is home. It’s the class period I look most forward to because I can be myself and not feel completely judged. We’re all weird in a good way which is why we all vibe and have a good time, cause we get each other. We all share the same passion, or else why would we still be here? Just being part of this Hewlett Theatre family is genuinely like no other. When I’m up on stage with my friends making the audience laugh, it just feels right.
–Jeff
Theatre is a place where the unspoken is spoken, where the dream turns to reality, and an open door of miscellaneous expressions and characteristics become inclination of new possibilities of a student and aspiring actor. Theatre is a place where history is made and the future is admired and awaiting.
–Cory
To me, theatre means family and laughter. It's a place where I can be whoever I want, both onstage, and off. It's a place where my friendships will last for the rest of my life.
–Olivia
To me, theatre is a place of expression. Whoever I am with, theatre allows me and my fellow actors to be themselves without any judgement.
-Anastasia
Theatre for me is a way to tap into my creative side and share that creativity with others.
–Samarah
Theatre is a place I come to act; I love acting and it’s like my escape from everything. Theatre is everything.
-Justin
Theatre means making relationships and connections between people. You can interact with people in an intimate way and become close friends through it.
–Kris
Theatre is a beautiful experience that has become a part of my life. It will always have a special place in my heart.
–Elani
Congratulations SENIOR HONOR Thespians
The following students have earned graduation Honor cords for their extended service, study and practice of Theatre Arts at George W. Hewlett High School.These students have completed hundreds of hours of dedicated practice to Theatre classes as well as play and musical productions.
Mahad Adnan
Ava Barone
Ryan Cera
Stephen Graziose
Estee Hofman
Dillan Khodik-Yapport
Samarah Kirschbaum
Jacob Kupchik
Jada Lewis
AJ Minzer
Belle Nahoom
Olivia Sava
Muhammad (Azan) Shahzad
Mackenzie Smith
Kayla Spinner
Logan Swerdloff
Irini Toumazatos
Rachel Zelicof

Congratulations to our new Thespian Executive Board for 2021-22!
Presidents: Isabelle Borohov, Tamara Sekhniashvili
Vice President: Jessica Lubliner
Secretaries: Marion Hausmann, Anastasia Inglima
Treasurers: Olivia Ginzburg, Noga Altheim

Check Please!
The Hewlett Theatre Company produced the virtual comedy, Check Please and Check Please: Take 2 by Jonathan Rand on April 16th and 17th. The show was rehearsed and filmed entirely remotely and the dedicated film crew edited the film. The production was available via Broadway on Demand making it convenient and safe for audience members to view from their homes.


The Legacy Robe
The Hewlett Theatre Company adopted this tradition in 2007 and has since bestowed the robe to the seniors with the most Theatre Company credits.
This year, Belle Nahoom, Mackenzie Smith, and Stephen Graziose were the honorees.

Theatre teacher and Director of the Hewlett High School Theatre Company: Dawn DeMaio
English Department Chairperson: Michele Hochhauser