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A PERFORMANCE TO
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Moon students and faculty faced an unprecedented challenge this year in producing their spring musical . But after an extremely difficult beginning , they delivered an amazing performance that brought joy to all audiences !
Photo credit : Michele Proudfit , Georganna Palmer , and Kiersten Camacho
BY PAMELA PALONGUE
In January , the beloved musical director and head of the Drama Department at Moon Area High School , Robert Michael ( Rob ) passed away unexpectedly . Rob was the heart of the annual spring musical , having directed more than 20 productions .
Shawn Doremus , who was originally brought on as assistant director and coproducer of the musical , was devastated by Rob ’ s passing . “ Rob was amazing , and it was a huge loss . He and the kids were incredibly close . He cared so deeply for them — it ’ s like they were his kids ,” remembers Shawn .
Lauren Emrich , choral director and co-producer of the musical , adds that Rob always strove to make the program what he would ’ ve liked to have had in his own high school .
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