The classic Broadway musical “Singing in the Rain” made its grand premiere this weekend, with umbrellas and all, at the Paladin Playhouse Theater in South Plantation High School.
Director by award-winning theater teacher Jason Zembuch, this production tells the tale of Don Lockwood, his sidekick Cosmo Brown, and aspiring actress Kathy Selden on their hilarious journey making a “talkie” in the waning day of Hollywood’s silent era.
Young budding actress Tajah Lee, originally from Jamaica, says she’s thrilled to be starring in the classic production, playing the female lead Kathy Selden.
“Theater has been such a passion of mine for so long,” says the young thespian, who hopes to continue studying theater at university.
The young cast also enjoyed a special guest for the production’s premiere weekend. Broward County Public School Superintendent Robert Runcie stopped by and had a quick dinner with the cast, and also cheered them on for their first showing. Runcie congratulated the group on their performance, as well as the program’s strong commitment to the arts. The Paladin Players are a award-winning and highly regarded drama program in the county, with elaborate fall and spring productions every year, thanks to the financial (and moral) support from the South Plantation Friends of the Theatre, who fundraise for the program every year.
The show goes on (as it must) this weekend at the Paladin Playhouse, this Friday and Saturday, November 20th and 21st, starting at 7 p.m., and on Sunday, November 22, starting at 2 p.m.
