The lights flash on, the big red curtains open, and dozens of actors shine in the spotlight. Many Westford residents are aware of the amazing performances the Westford Academy Theater Arts (WATA) program put on every year. However, the program starts with enthusiastic middle school students who grow...

This is one of many in the Ghostwriter’s new series of 23 questions. This series will highlight the significance of our faculty and students, and the little things about them that we may not know. This week, the Ghostwriter had the chance to meet with Performing Arts Teacher Michael Towers, who shared...

With WATA's latest play The Gingerbread Lady fresh out of the oven, the Ghostwriter went behind the scenes to see how the stage was set. The story revolves around Evelyn "Evy" Meara (played by Sami Killian), a recovering alcoholic trying to get her life back together with her two friends Jimmy...

By Kathleen McAleese Feature Editor When students think of WATA, Westford Academy Theater Arts, the image of a young performer in the bright lights, covered in stage makeup may come to mind, but for juniors Sarah Talaid and Jenie Michael, their experience as co-directors is much different. The...

By Alok Ganguly, Hannah Jacobson and Sam Jackson Staff Writers Andrea Southwick, a new teacher at WA, is involved with the theatre arts program. She teaches Intro to Stage, Public Speaking and Acting. Q: What made you want to work at WA? A: Mr. Towers. He has created an amazing theatre...