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Senior Claire Shea

Claire Shea: A shy girl with a big voice

Kayla Chavier, Features Editor Jun 2, 2016

Class actress, lead in Young Frankenstein, and singer of the national anthem at the spirit rally, Claire Shea has become a star at Westford Academy.  Her voice has been heard reverberating in the auditorium on numerous occasions, and her passion for music and performing has never faltered.  Despite...

A snowed-in plane.

Shooting Star is on the Horizon

May 10, 2015
Westford Academy Theater Arts wraps up its fourth and final season with the romantic comedy Shooting Star, written by Steven Dietz.
What to Expect for The Arabian Nights

What to Expect for The Arabian Nights

Feb 1, 2015

by Haley Verre Staff Writer   Westford Academy's production of The Arabian Nights, or One Thousand and One Nights,  premiered last Thursday night. The opening night was moderately successful and was well received by the audience. Anybody planning to see the show should expect a...

Many of the members of WATA have participated in SSPA and continue to be counselors in future years.

SSPA’s positive effect

Jun 10, 2014
SSPA, a theater arts camp at WA, has been introducing new participants to the art of acting for the past nine years.
WATA amazes again

WATA amazes again

Mar 10, 2014
WATA's production of My Name is Asher Lev will continue to be performed in various competitions this month.

Freshmen lead new Black Box

Oct 28, 2013

By Lauren CullenManaging Editor Other Desert Cities will be performed by members of Westford Academy Theater Arts in the Black Box this month. The play is centered around Brooke Wyeth, who is returning from the East Coast back to her family's home in California. She joins her brother Trip,...

Backstage at Les Mis

Oct 9, 2013

By Ellie Smith Features Editor Crowds of people file into the performing arts center, taking their seats and reading the program in anticipation of the performance that is just minutes from beginning. As the curtains open and the actors take the stage in full costume, the audience is unaware...

Nudler brothers enter stage left

Oct 7, 2013

By Craig Brinkerhoff Copy Editor Westford Academy's Theatre department is currently preparing for its annual musical. This year, they have chosen to undertake Les Miserables, the famed story set in 19th century France based on Victor Hugo's book. Les Miserables tells the story of Jean Valjean,...