You saw their performance. You read their stories. Now here they are the final good-byes: To the Cast of Grease.

“To my fellow cast mates, these last few months were a blast. The moments we shared. The fun we had. We really went back in time and lived in the Grease moment. I can’t thank you all enough. You all supported me and pushed me up up up. We really went out with a bang and I will always remember it. Thank you to all who made this final year one to remember! The little theater is our home. And I will forever remember the moments we shared. What’s the word…..GREASE IS THE WORD!” –Felipe Diaz (Danny Zuko), Class of 2016

“This production has been incredible. I love you all so much and cannot believe that it is all over. You are all very special people and I will miss spending hours upon hours with you all. If you think we are not going to continue hanging out all the time you are mistaken. I am so incredibly proud of each and every one of you.”      –Amanda Spina (Frenchy/ Student Director), Class of 2016

“I would like to thank all of the cast for welcoming me in, now I know why they say Little Theater, Big Moments.Thank you everyone for making freshman year fun. I will miss all of you especially the seniors. Thank you for everything” –Greyson Riley (Doody), Class of 2019

“I just want to say what a memorable experience Grease has been for me. This cast couldn’t have been picked any better than it was. Each actor/actress embraced their character perfectly and everyone really lived in the moment. We weren’t just performers up there those nights. We were the most iconic 50’s teens. We were GREASE! I am so SO proud of every single one of you, and to the crew, band, tech, costumes, and set, the production would not have been possible without YOU! Thank you for all that you’ve done for us!! It was amazing. And last but not least, to the best directors any cast could ever ask for, Mrs. Ryan, Ms. Figs, Amanda, and Hannah, we truly appreciate and are grateful for all the wise, encouraging, and uplifting words and actions you have done for each of us throughout this process. It has been a blessing, and I wish you all the best of luck for the future. You don’t know how much we are going to miss you in the Little Theater. It won’t be the same without any of you…Congratulations to everyone!! Love you all!!! My second family.”- Ava Valentino (Betty Rizzo), Class of 2017

“This was a great character to play and a great change for me. I had a blast playing him and would like to thank the cast for a fantastic show!” –Nick Edinger (Kenickie), Class of 2016

“I just want to thank everyone for making this production so memorable and so fun. It was great working with everyone.”-Brigid Minogue (Jan), Class of 2017

“To me fellow actors in Lancer Productions, I had an incredible experience with all of you guys. All of you mean so much to me! So many laughs occurred in the Little Theatre. I could not have asked for a better cast and crew for the past three years. All of you will be cherished in my heart. I love you guys! Enjoy your time in the Little Theatre. It goes quickly. Remember every moment! I’ll be back to visit though, so do not worry! Love you!” –Joseph Castelli (Roger “Putzie”), Class of 2016

“By far this year was the most eventful for me within the Little Theater. The cast came together on multiple occasions outside of school so that made working together on stage that much more fun. The Pink ladies and T- Birds especially grew close not only on stage but also off stage. The entire cast has become like one family and although we lose some of that family this year they will never be forgotten. It was also a pleasure to work with our directors Mrs. Ryan and Mrs. Schmidt. They work so hard to make sure that our performance is nothing shy of perfection. Even though we spent hours at school rehearsing it never like more than hanging out with some of my closest friends.”-Julianna DeStefano (Pink Lady), Class of 2017

“I just want to thank all of the seniors for their hard work on their last show. I’d also like to thank Mrs. Ryan, Mrs. Schmidt, Mr. Dalton, and anyone else who helped make Grease and amazing show. “–Shelby Lapierre (Patty Simcox), Class of 2017

“Wow, I can’t believe that my time in the Little Theater is coming to a close! It felt like four years flew by in just a quick moment. I don’t know what I’m going to do without such an insanely positive and hilarious family and support system by my side next year. Thank you Little Theater family, both those leaving with me and those staying behind, for teaching me to live each day to the fullest. For showing me there are better ways to spend my time than complain and be upset. For showing me to focus on what’s important. For teaching me to be grateful for the opportunity to experience each day. But mostly, thank you to my Little Theater family for making me glad to be different.” –Jessica Ventura (Cha-Cha DiGregorio/ Choreographer), Class of 2016

“To the cast and crew: You guys, you’re all such amazing people. I’m so grateful to have been able to know you. Even when you guys blast the Heathers soundtrack, which you know I hate with the burning passion of a thousand suns. I love all of you so much. To my fellow seniors, who have been with me since day one; we have watched each other grow and mature and smile and laugh and cry. I am so thankful for every day I got to work with you, goof around with you, and be your friend. I love you all so much. There are no goodbyes, there is only ‘see you later’”- Abigail Schories (Miss Lynch), Class of 2016

“Thank you for an amazing time in the Little Theater. You guys have made these past four years absolutely amazing and I cannot thank you enough. You have all become my second family and I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to get to know you guys. I will miss you all so much next year but I’ll be back to visit soon!”         -Hannah Olsen (Cheerleader), Class of 2016

“I would just like to say thank you so so so much for this wonderful experience. Each and every single one of you have contributed to making this show one of the best of Lancers’ Productions. I can’t wait to work with you again, and to the seniors, I’m so glad I got to work with you before you graduated!” –Samantha Magistre (cheerleader), Class of 2018

I am going to miss the seniors in the cast and crew very much. You are all extremely talented in all that you do. When I came in last year as a freshman and we did High School Musical you were all so welcoming as juniors. Now that you are all seniors we have gotten so close and it will be harder to say goodbye… I am going to miss you guys so much. For the juniors, sophomores, and freshman I am so excited to perform in more shows with you. You all are also so talented.  I am so grateful for Mrs. Ryan and Mrs. Schmidt who are amazing for giving me the opportunity to work with them and the whole cast. I had the time of my life working with everyone and love you all. You are all my second family.  Last, is for everyone to remember that “Grease is the Word.”           –Elizabeth DeLeo (featured ensemble), Class of 2018

“Thank you everyone for making Grease such a memorable show, and good luck to all the seniors who are going to college next year!” –Peter DeBaecke (Vince Fontaine), Class of 2017

“I would like to thank and incredible cast and crew. The hard work and effort we give to this production is what makes us all a family. Without the help of Mrs. Ryan and Ms. Schmidt, the show would not go on.  I am saddened that Grease is over now, and cannot wait until next year to work with an incredible group of people.” –Kristen Battista (Crew), Class of 2019

“I just want to say thank you to everyone that participated in Grease. To the cast, thank you so much for all the laughs and the memories that I’ll remember forever. I love you guys sooooo much and I can’t to do it all over again next year with most of you! To Mrs. Schmidt, thank you for helping all of us with the songs in Grease! I can’t wait to hang in journalism class with you for a couple more months! And finally to Mrs. Ryan, words cannot express how much I will miss you and our times in Lancer Productions. You and I had a bond that is simply unbreakable. Thank you for all that you’ve done over the year and for helping us make big moments. I’ll miss all of you and I’ll see you next year in the next Lancer Production!” –William DeMuria (Teen Angel/ Ensemble), Class of 2018

“I want to say thank you to the entire cast for letting me have such an amazing experience and goodbye to all the seniors who are some of the nicest people I’ve ever met.” –Bridget Kane (Pit singer), Class of 2019

“I want to thank the whole cast for a great show, especially Mrs. Ryan and Mrs. Schmidt.” –Matt DeLeo (ensemble), Class of 2016

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