After nearly five months of preparation, arduous vocal rehearsals, set building, costume designing, and creating intense personal connections to this complex and challenging show, opening night finally arrives! Here's a glimpse backstage as actors, directors, musicians and crew prepare.
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| Sahirah adjusts Milly's makeup |
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| Mavelyn prepares |
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| Brian shows off his 'burns |
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| No stage-fright for these veteran thespians |
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| Q pencils in Javert's evil eyebrows |
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| Room 201 buzzes with activity |
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| Gathering for a pre-show pep-talk |
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| Manuela and Mariana share a laugh |
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| William is ready for his close-up |
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| Returning alumni Brianne perfects Monei's make-up |
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| Kurtis chills in his constable outfit |
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| Emily checks her mic |
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| Fatumata: beaming as usual |
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| Lights, Camera, Action: Ben and Lou are ready to roll |
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| Dr. K and the musicians get into their places |
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| William, about to make his stage debut, struts his stuff with Denisse, Q and Julie |
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| Welcome!!! Click here for more behind-the-scenes photos! All photo credits: Alejandro Duran |

















