A STANDING OVATION FOR TASIS DORADO'S FROZEN, THE BROADWAY MUSICAL!

Disney's Frozen is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

TASIS Dorado students shine as they prove they are capable of facing major projects with discipline, commitment, and talent.

It's been nearly a year since TASIS Dorado's Thespian Society won a competition and earned the rights to produce Frozen, the Broadway Musical on stage at our school's Louis R. Christiansen Performing Arts Center. Led by Victoria Monteagudo '24 and Miguel Baños '24, our students have directed, designed, choreographed, rehearsed, and are ready to thrill the audience with this phenomenal performance! November 8, 2023, marked the opening night of this spectacular performance, which received a standing ovation by all!

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The audience at TASIS Dorado's Louis R. Christiansen Performing Arts Center was nothing less than mesmerized by the two-and-a-half-hour production of Frozen, the Broadway Musical!

The curtain rises. The orchestra fills the theater with resonance. The lighting creates an ambiance and atmosphere. The actors hit their marks and cues with clear diction and intentional delivery. Melodic voices are in tune and on key as delightful songs are belted out through the theater. The production is a success!

The characters in the production are well-defined and distinct from one another, and the performers deliver their lines with intention and clarity. They move around the stage with purpose and rhythm. Special mention to Libby Macbeth, whose character captured the audience from the beginning and overcame the mishap of losing the microphone. Young Elsa "wasn't phased by the issue," like a true professional. Libby Macbeth continues in character, even singing her songs with a full orchestra. Kudos! Kateryna Álvarez and Libby Macbeth convince the audience that Anna and Elsa are young sisters who share true love for each other.

Gialianis Calixto and Elena Emanuelli continue the magic as grown-up Anna and Elsa, perform their songs beautifully and keep the audience enthralled by the story. They engage with their characters and deliver a credible conflict, which is only resolved by the magic of love.

The wicked villains Weselton and Hans are also well-crafted; the first is despicable from beginning to end, while the second hides his mischievousness under the nice appearance of a naive noble. Well done, Liam Ruiz and Gabriel Rivera!

The King and Queen are dignified thanks to the interpretation of Alex Trigo and Gabriela Descartes, who assume minor roles as part of the ensemble, showing flexibility and stagecraft.

Andrea Rojas and Leo Witting surprise us with a bold interpretation of Bulda and Pabbie, the indigenous shamans. They move with ease and dexterity and project their characters convincingly. Adriana Díaz is solemn, as a bishop should be, and enriches the ensemble.

Tristan Grillasca as Oaken and Andrés Emanueli as Olaf, the comic characters, are amusing, funny, and charming.

Álvaro Díaz, as Kristoff, delivers an outstanding performance, bringing charm, faith, and redemption to the male adult characters.

The ensemble did a fantastic job, and they deserve praise and recognition: Adriana Díaz, Alex Trigo, Chloe Llacer, Francisco Trápaga, Gabriela Descartes, Gabriella Bailey, Lexi Macbeth, Paola Pérez, Sebastián Machicote, Serafina Murphy and Theo Llacer. They fill the space with purpose and engage in different characters during the show. They sing in tune and solid diction and move with grace as one. Outstanding job!

The dancers, Bianca Muñiz, Daniela López, María Colón, Sophia Bailey, and Valeria López, led by choreographer Valeria Castellano, show synchronization, tempo, and grace with their movements, as well as provide effects and mood when most needed. Bravas!

Last but certainly not least, Victoria Monteagudo and Miguel Baños deliver superb work directing and staging this musical. Victoria shines in earning the support and trust of her peers, keeping discipline, and providing motivation, which is hard work even for many adults! At the same time, Miguel had to lead professional musicians, TD teachers, and the Music Conservatory, earn their respect, and lead them into the difficulties of playing music for singers and actors who are beginning their careers. They both succeeded in their tasks with magical results.

This production is characterized by its teamwork. The collective work is outstanding, from the lead characters to the dance corp to the supporting characters; they all shined. These performers are naturals, each in their own part, and that is only achieved when the invisible hand of a director creates harmony, provides guidance, recognizes talents, identifies flaws, and inspires hard work, discipline, and commitment. When student leaders of this caliber take responsibility for an all-student production, it's safe to say the result will exceed all expectations!