Westford Academy Theatre Arts (WATA) will be performing Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella on Friday, Nov. 21, and Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 7 p.m, and on Saturday, Nov. 22, and Sunday, Nov. 23 at 1 p.m. The show stars junior Maya Galli as Cinderella, sophomore Austin Kane as Prince Christopher, and...

Tiaras and dresses glitter in the sun as children's faces light up. The smell of pizza wafts through the air. Businesses join together to fill up tables with goodie bags, and rush to decorate their car trunks. All of these people gathered for one little girl: Olivia Ennis. The Make a Wish Foundation...

In the quiet but ever restless backstage of WA's auditorium, the woodworking shop is ridden with spare two-by-fours and recycled cuts of wood. The final set piece off of Facebook Marketplace has been brought onto the set, and finally the last screw is drilled and the last pillar is painted. The stage...

Westford Academy Theater Arts' (WATA) performance of "Stupid ... Bird" took them from being preliminary round victors, to semifinal champions, to finalists at the Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild (METG) competition, following suit with their previous year's success, where their production of...

When most people think of Westford Academy Theater Arts (WATA) Artistic Director Michael Towers, the words “director” and “teacher” immediately come to mind. Recognized as the talented director of many of WATA’s award-winning productions and a guiding hand in theater education, Towers has made...

Theater is a performing art that has long captivated audiences with its unique storytelling elements that include movement, dialogue, and visuals. All high school theater programs in Massachusetts have the opportunity to combine these elements into a production performed at the High School Drama Festival...

Content Warnings: Suicide, depression, and loss of a pet Creative directing decisions can make or break a production, whether small or large. While it can be difficult for directors to take the big step of altering a play's script, it is often necessary in order to adapt the play to better fit the...

The Westford Academy Theater Arts (WATA) program has always been very self-sufficient when it comes to gaining funds to organize their multiple exuberant productions. However, with the recent resurrection of the Supporting Theater Arts in General Education (S.T.A.G.E.) Crew, Westford theater now has...

The bustling sights and sounds of New York City greeted several WA Theater Arts (WATA) students early one Saturday afternoon. The 44 actors and crew members — accompanied by 6 adult chaperones — stepped out of the bus, a little wobbly after the several-hour drive. The air bubbled with excitement...

Theater has the ability to connect people of all ages, evoke strong emotions, and bring stories to life. However, the various facets of theater stretch far beyond the main stage. Despite both committing to New York University (NYU) for theater, seniors Dylan Leiwant and Gaby Sanders will each take the...

Two characters stand facing each other, mixed expressions on both their faces. The dimly lit room is charged with emotion, the audience captivated by the scene unfolding in front of them. This spring, Westford Academy Theater Arts presents their final black box performance of the year: 'Voices From...

When Westford Academy Theater Arts' won its three awards at the Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild state finals, senior Aamir Kapasi was not disappointed that his name was not called. Instead, he was filled with pride and joy for his fellow cast and crew. It was only minutes later, as the winner...