he First Year Musical “A Stage Awaits” written, composed, performed, and produced by first-year students, took place from April 29, 2026 to May 3, 2026. With a cast made up of 17 students and over 30 members of the production team, the show follows the story of two friends travelling to a wedding, exploring themes of stardom, friendship, and self-actualization.
Performers Aiden Vissers ’29 and Lexi Sexton ’29 question Violet Paris ’29 and Tayveon Moore ’29 in a tense scene, searching for a missing character.
Diogo Muggiati-Feldman ’29 sings “Meant to Be” under a flowered arch, accompanying himself on guitar.
Sexton delivers an emotional performance under soft stage lights.
Benjamin Kaisel Pixley ’29, the musical’s Instrumental Music Director and Orchestrator, follows his sheet music from the pit.
The character of Muggiati-Feldman opens up to a frozen Vissers in a confessional scene.
Samuel Hines ’29 and Paris, taking on the roles of Vincent and Stacy, reunite after 20 years. Samuel Hines ’29 and Paris, taking on the roles of Vincent and Stacy, reunite after 20 years.
In a pivotal moment in the play, Muggiati-Feldman gives an emotional performance as his character decides to define his own path.
The cast joins hands for their final bow as the audience applauds their performance in Agassiz Theater.
The audience eagerly waits in the lobby of Agassiz Theater to greet members of the musical at the stage exit.
For five days at Agassiz Theater, the Class of 2029 showcased their creativity and ambition required to perform something entirely on their own. Even though the show’s run may have come to an end, there are certainly more stages awaiting the cast and crew.
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