By Allie Nigro, Features editor
Actress. Singer. Musician. Dancer. Many can call themselves one of these things, but how about all four?
Freshman Jasmine Lewis can, and although she has been singing and dancing for as long as she can remember, her career in the arts is just getting started.
Lewis has been in multiple performances, including “The Lost Colony,” “Elf JR.” and most recently “All Together Now,” where she played Elsa and was the lead in the song “Let it Go” from “Frozen.” Lewis absolutely loves being around the whole StageKraft family.
“The cast and crew are so nice,” Lewis said. “They are all so fun to be around, and StageKraft is just a really fun thing to do.”
Lewis also helped choreograph multiple numbers in the show and immediately fit right in.
“She just meshed with alum and rookies alike instantly within the StageKraft family,” teacher and StageKraft director Monica Penn said.
During her experience in “The Lost Colony,” Lewis was part of the child ensemble and performed three times a week last June and July. The audition was different from what she was used to, and she described the process as a little nerve-wracking.
“You’d go into this big room with three tables that had six people and a piano player, and you’d sing part of a song for them,” Lewis said. “When we finished with that, we learned a dance combination and we performed that on the stage with a small group of people.”
Lewis’ love for the arts doesn’t just stop at theater. She plays violin, some guitar and has been dancing for 10 years.
“I started dancing at a really young age, and going into chorus made me love singing and music,” Lewis said. “Now I play all these instruments and make music.”
Being only 15 years old and having been involved in so much has taught Lewis a lot. She has learned important skills and life lessons that she will always remember.
“Patience is good to have,” Lewis said. “Rejection is also good to have and be comfortable with, same with criticism.”
Lewis brings so much to every stage she performs on and is highly regarded by her fellow castmates and teachers.
“Jasmine brings a light,” Penn said. “She is a ray of sunshine, and those are hard to come by.”
Junior Allie Nigro can be reached at [email protected].
