"This year, I was given the special opportunity to be part of the Rise Up Theater! I first heard about Rise Up Theater when my friends were part of it, and I couldn't wait to join and be part of the fun! All of us have come so far, and I have gotten to know a lot of new people." - Riley B.

"It is my second year participating in Musical Theater, participating in The Lion King last year. I love that Mr. G and Mr. E push our cast hard to produce the best performance possible. I also have made many friends by participating in theater. Musical Theater makes you feel like a huge team by working together to make an amazing performance." - Ian L.

"This is my second year in Rise-Up Theater and each year is more fun than the last! ... Rise-Up Theater puts together many things that I am fond of, especially having fun. It is amazing watching everyone and everything come together. We started as a bunch of noisy kids and ended up with a Mary Poppins cast. Anything can happen!"

- Kasimir R.

"This is my second year ... and I have loved every single moment of it! Working with this group of very talented teammates and teachers has been an extraordinary experience. My favorite song from this year’s play is “Step In Time”, because Bert, the sweeps and Mary teach the kids that there will always be someone willing to lend a hand when things get difficult." - Gabriela C.